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from Honda, concerning the locking transmissions? Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Sep 30, 2008 2:14 am)  . The original recall was for issues with second gear and when it was pulled from my vehicle earlier this week, it showed serious damage. My auto has $175K miles on it. I'm still concerned that this could happen to someone else. My car came to a complete stop in less than 20 feet by literally bouncing down the road since the wheels locked and stopped turning. I'm fearful that a terrible accident is forthcoming for someone.
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Replying to: mes2 (Oct 02, 2008 5:53 pm) My, now, 88 year old mom bought a new Explorer in 1995. Odometer is now in the high 90Ks. She replaced the first trany at around 60K and the next at around 90K. Ford did nothing to help.  Kip |
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I'm wondering if anyone else had this problem. My transmission is making weird noise when switching gears. I got 130k. I went to the dealer they told me that it wasn't on the recall list and I need a new tranny. I ask them to purge the oil for now and I will see what I'll do later. It seems to have solve the problem for now. Is there an additive that I should use to extend its life expectancy or should I run it like until it get worst? Thanks Don
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Replying to: don132 (Oct 07, 2008 3:50 pm) Just curious. Did you keep up with the recommended transmission servicing? Thinking that IF NOT, the tranny fluid may have indeed been causing the problem. My dealer didn't change the rear end dope in our 03 pilot at the 15K service and at about 18K it started making noises when going around corners. Changing out the rear end dope "Fixed" the problem. Car now has near 33K with no farther problem from that area. Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Oct 08, 2008 4:22 am) So you think that by purging the old oil it would cure my problem? The dealer told me it would be like using a band aid. What do you mean by rear end dope? Is it the differentiel? Thanks Don
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Replying to: don132 (Oct 09, 2008 1:29 pm) The dealer may be right. Only time will tell. On 4WD models, the rear differential dope needs to be drained and refilled with the proper lubricant, every 15,000 miles. If you don't wish to pay a dealer to do it, you can buy the lubricant from the dealer and do it yourself. IF you car was maintained at a Honda dealer, it should be available for any Honda dealer, Nation Wide , to pull it up on their computer and see what has been done. Did you purchase it from a Honda dealer? Kip |
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Replying to: jselm123 (Jul 30, 2008 6:13 pm)
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Replying to: markdawson (Oct 21, 2008 11:40 am) |
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Replying to: ca1aa (Jul 18, 2008 8:13 am) The same thing happened early this week but the VSA light did not come on. After coming across your posting I called Honda at the 800 number and was told they had never herd of this problem. I referenced this web site and had no reply. I took the car back to the dealer who again found nothing. I called Honda again and they now agree to do some "diagnostic" on the car at the dealer... will wait and see what they find. I do believe this issue is known by Honda and either they have no fix or the fix is expensive and will not issue a recall. I also agree it is simply a mater of time till someone gets injured caused by this condition.... |
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