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1297 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 11:50 AM
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Replying to: aomorales (Nov 04, 2009 8:17 pm) |
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Replying to: cottduke (Oct 26, 2009 8:20 am) |
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feel the shifting when going into and out of economy mode. Even feel shifting when not changing to economy. had software update and replaced torque converter. RPM needle fluxuates as if you were accelerating when at constant speed. Still having occasional juddering between 30 & 40 mph. Returning to dealer today. Not sure how to handle?? Appreciate any suggestions.
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Replying to: rdoud (Nov 05, 2009 8:06 am) If the only time I sense a problem is when the torque converter locks in, should I replace the entire TX, or just the torque converter. Given the frequency of problems with the TX itself, I am contemplating doing the whole job. Just the torque converter (with labor) is around $1600. |
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| What are experiences going with Honda Dealer or an Independent (or Chain) Transmission Shop? I can get 36 months/36K mile warranty from Honda Dealer. What do independent shops usually provide in terms of warranty? Do most independent shops use OEM transmissions? Thoughts? | |
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Replying to: stickguy (Oct 27, 2009 8:51 am) |
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Replying to: rdoud (Nov 05, 2009 8:06 am) Pay close attention to this -- I went for a ride w/ a honda tech and showed him 3 issues w/ my 2007 ody: 1) the judder (easy to recognize) 2) tach jumps in 1/10s when in 3rd gear, primarily 3) punch, or "shift" feeling (similar to what you describe). Tech said all 3 were the tourque converter -- I was surprised  #3, b/c on these forums I had been led to believe that #3 was just going into / out of VCM. He said that if the VCM theory were correct, the punches should loosely correspond to when ECO light comes on. He said ECO might not exactly be when it goes into VCM or comes out of it, but it is within a few seconds of it... The punches I was experiencing, he said, were the torque converter stop plate slipping. Anyway, they did the software update, and said this fixed the problem. I said I wanted a tech experienced w/ this problem to take it for a test ride before I pick it up. They did this, and the tech found the judder on 5th attemp up a slight incline, under mild accel. So now they're putting in a tourque converter. Dealer said Honda cost for the procedure was $1660, for me it would have been about $2600. All covered under powertrain warranty. On separate note, I asked if they've re-engineered the part now... Tech said as he understood it, they've deteremined the part was always OK, and the shift point definitions were the problem -- so the software update is what you ultimately need to prevent this from happening. |
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I'm planning on buying a new 2010 Odyssey. I saw this thread and got a little bit concerned. Does anyone know if Honda has resolved the transmission issues for the 2010 models? I appreciate your feedback.
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Replying to: odydvdnav (Nov 10, 2009 8:38 am) I got my 07 back last night w/ new TX -- seems that problem is solved. |
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Honda used to mean "runs forever" as we can see in this forum its not the case. 89,000 miles, just over 10k use a year, and the tranmission needs replacing. Yes servicing was done throughout and the van has been looked after. Honda America says too bad it wasnt a 2001 (part of a $350 million recall) although they acknowldge nothing really changed with the 2002 model  . Local dealer and honda america will do...nothing. Consider this when buying your next vehicle and if they stand behind their products.
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