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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [bimmerang]
by blackexv6
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Nov 20, 2006 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: bimmerang (Nov 20, 2006 10:45 am)
Your tranny is failing. My 2000 Odyssey did the same thing & then the TCS & check engine light came on.
Get the tranny for free from Honda. Make sure you let them know that you are well informed on the Honda V6 transmission failures.
If your car has over 100k miles then just pay for the labor or parts whatever is cheaper.
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- #23 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [blackexv6]
by bimmerang
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Nov 20, 2006 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: blackexv6 (Nov 20, 2006 2:40 pm)
Thanks for the info. I did a quick search on the board today and was shocked to see so many posts complaining about oddyssey tranny. With the problem of this scale, I am wondering why Honda is not replacing every transmission for fee, instead, I saw different outcome to the complaint. Based on your experience, what's the best way to approach my dealer for this problem? My car has only 26k miles on it.
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- #24 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [bimmerang]
by user777
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Nov 21, 2006 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: bimmerang (Nov 20, 2006 10:45 am)
if you changed the tranny fluid yourself, you didn't run the shifter through it's paces?
before thinking all is lost, bring it in and have it looked at. possibly a shift lever/cabling issue.
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- #25 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [user777]
by bimmerang
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Nov 21, 2006 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: user777 (Nov 21, 2006 9:42 am)
No, I couldn't shift through all gears in the process of refilling because the fluid will splash out of the fill hole when the engine is running. I tried to cycle through all gears after the refilling that's when I found out the problem. Is it necessary to shift through when refilling? Also, where is the shift lever/cabling located so I can take a quick look before bring it in. Thanks.
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- #26 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [bimmerang]
by blackexv6
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Nov 21, 2006 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: bimmerang (Nov 20, 2006 6:55 pm)
link title
Looks like there is a class action law suit against Honda with the transmission failures.
It's about time...a tranny failture on the highway can be dangerous. I know first hand...2003 Accord V6, 40k miles (bought new) failed uphill on I-78 in New Jersey, barely moved off the road in heavy truck traffic.
Also, my 2000 Odyssey with 135k is on its 3rd transmission (all free replacements). Instead of putting another defective tranny in the cars, Honda should have sued their supplier & demanded an engineering solution to the problem.
Now I'm dealing with the 2000rpm drone on my new '06 Odyssey. Some say I'm a glutton for punishment.
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Class Action Law Suit
by blackexv6
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Nov 21, 2006 (11:46 am)
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link title
Looks like there is a class action law suit against Honda with the transmission failures.
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- #28 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [blackexv6]
by fezo
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Nov 21, 2006 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: blackexv6 (Nov 21, 2006 11:44 am)
You're a glutton for punishment.
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- #29 of 1281
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Re: Transmission problem in 2002 ody [ody02tjk]
by rafe82abn
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Nov 22, 2006 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: ody02tjk (Nov 17, 2006 12:45 pm)
Same here, 2002 Ody with 60k miles. It cost me $3,100 to have the transmission and motor mounts replaced at a local transmission specialist (excellent reputation). I wish I could have found this forum earlier and at least tried at the dealer. I have called Honda and two local dealers and they all said I am out of luck because I already had the transmission replaced.
I guess I will have to wait and see if there is another class action to include the 02's and 03's.
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- #30 of 1281
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Re: Transmission problem in 2002 ody [rafe82abn]
by fezo
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Nov 22, 2006 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: rafe82abn (Nov 22, 2006 6:57 am)
Man, that brings up an issue I debate with myself. My 02 is now up to 110K and is on its second transmission (replaced around 65K). My question will be what to do should the current one fail. If Honda will do something for me that would be fine, but otherwise I;d take it to local transmission guy who would rebuild it himself for a lot less than an out of warranty Honda repair.
I plan to keep the van to 200K and am basically making car payments to myself so I'll be ready when the time comes.
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- #31 of 1281
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Re: 2003 Honda Odyssey EX shifting problem [user777]
by bimmerang
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Nov 22, 2006 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: user777 (Nov 21, 2006 9:42 am)
Can anybody confirm my problem is or (is not) a result of fluid change I performed myself? I don't go to the dealer for regular services and may have tough time arm wrestling with them.
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