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#2175 of 2410 to fix transmission or get a new car by erinjennings Sep 17, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: gchernya1 (Apr 30, 1999 7:08 pm) I have a 1996 Honda Civic with 122,000 miles. I had hoped to have it until 200,000 miles before I even considered getting another car, but today I had it towed to a Honda Dealer Shop with what appeared to be serious transmission issues that just popped up without warning.(a totally out of wack speedometer and a check engine light on)   I've always serviced the car (it's last transmission fluid change was at 95,000 miles). Depending on what the mechanic tells me... should I get the transmission fixed and try to get another 80,000 miles out of it... or should I get another car. Replies to this message: kiawah (Sep 17, 2007 5:52 pm) user777 (Sep 18, 2007 12:15 am) erinjennings (Sep 18, 2007 4:49 pm) isellhondas (Sep 19, 2007 2:01 pm)
#2176 of 2410 Re: to fix transmission or get a new car [erinjennings] by kiawah Sep 17, 2007 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: erinjennings (Sep 17, 2007 5:25 pm) So what is the serious transmission problem? Certainly not the out of wack speedometer and check engine light.   Different trains of thought on junk vs fix. Some say to not fix any more than the used car value for the vehicle.   On the other hand if you know the car is sound and has been well maintained, and this is the only problem, then you might want to invest in the fix. The fix cost is less than a new car payment.
#2177 of 2410 Re: to fix transmission or get a new car [erinjennings] by user777 Sep 18, 2007 (12:15 am)
Replying to: erinjennings (Sep 17, 2007 5:25 pm) i think kiawah is right. it *might* be as simple as a vehicle speed sensor (VSS) and not cost too much. you can google it. that does not telegraph future high-cost repairs IMHO.   i'd be trying to get another 80K out of it. i think those were good model year vehicles myself. Replies to this message: erinjennings (Sep 18, 2007 4:49 pm) isellhondas (Sep 19, 2007 2:01 pm)
#2178 of 2410 Re: to fix transmission or get a new car [user777] by erinjennings Sep 18, 2007 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: user777 (Sep 18, 2007 12:15 am) just heard from mechanic... he said I needed a new wire harness.. $220.... but the transmission scare made me look through my service records and I realized I was due for a transmission flush and a new timing belt anyway. I plan on getting at least another 80,000 miles out of this honda. thanks for your responses Replies to this message: isellhondas (Sep 19, 2007 2:01 pm)
#2179 of 2410 Re: to fix transmission or get a new car [erinjennings] by isellhondas Sep 19, 2007 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: erinjennings (Sep 18, 2007 4:49 pm) Don't FLUSH it! Just change the fluid!   Those are rugged transmissions so I wouldn't worry.
#2180 of 2410 91 3000 GT SL AUTO TRANSMISSON by mgtsl Sep 19, 2007 (5:30 pm)
I am having a problem with the transmisson, it will only drive up to 32mph and then the trans won't do anything. If I shut down the car and start over I can drive all day long as long as I don't go over 32mph what is the problem? Please Help!!!!!!!!
#2181 of 2410 Rebuilt 2000 Chevy Tracker Transmission performance question by dvoeltz Sep 20, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Hi all:   I just had the 5 speed manual tranny rebuilt by a local shop here in town due to bearing going bad. The mechanic purchased a kit that included all bearings and syncronizers. After reassembling the tranny, I now have a hard time getting it to shift into 1st gear and when I shift from 1st to 2nd, the gears will grind if I don't double clutch or shift fast.   My question, is this normal and once the tranny loosens up, things will be OK or did my mechanic reassemble it wrong? In order to get it into first without armstronging it in, I let out the clutch, push it back in, and it will then slip into gear. If I depress the clutch, wait a few seconds, then try to put it in gear, I almost have to force it into gear.   Suggestions??   Thanks much.   Dave in Pierre, SD Replies to this message: isellhondas (Sep 21, 2007 5:29 am) burdawg (Sep 21, 2007 7:54 am)
#2182 of 2410 Re: Rebuilt 2000 Chevy Tracker Transmission performance question [dvoeltz] by isellhondas Sep 21, 2007 (5:29 am)
Replying to: dvoeltz (Sep 20, 2007 1:13 pm) This isn't normal and it won't "loosen up"   The mechanic messed something up.
#2183 of 2410 Re: Rebuilt 2000 Chevy Tracker Transmission performance question [dvoeltz] by burdawg Sep 21, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: dvoeltz (Sep 20, 2007 1:13 pm) Agreed. It will only get worse.
#2184 of 2410 95 monte carlo torque converter? by citoboy_7 Sep 22, 2007 (9:19 pm)
Hey guys, i'm working on a 95 monte carlo w the 3.4 eng, and i've dropped the trans (along with all the suspension, if anybody's worked on one of these u know what i mean) to change the input shaft seal that's begun to leak. Anybody know how 2 get that blasted robins egg blue torque converter?   Thanx   -Aaron- Replies to this message: 0patience (Sep 23, 2007 9:10 am)

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