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96 Accord Transmission not engaging when shifting
by tcornelison
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Sep 17, 2008 (6:13 pm)
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My son drives a 96 Accord 4 cyl w/ automatic transmission and 128,000 miles. The transmission has never shifted really smoothly but now when it goes to shift from 1st to 2nd and on up it fails to engage the next gear and the engine revs. You have to release the gas pedal to get it to engage. I have stopped him from driving it and plan to repair it.
Before taking it in for service I wanted to see if someone could give me an idea what is the most likely cause of this problem.
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Re: 96 Accord Transmission not engaging when shifting [tcornelison]
by blufz1
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Sep 19, 2008 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: tcornelison (Sep 17, 2008 6:13 pm)
Try a simple drain and fill of the ATF using ONLY Honda brand transmission fluid.
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- #82 of 106
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Re: Transmission Service [mrbill1957]
by rogerb34
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Oct 11, 2008 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: mrbill1957 (Sep 05, 2008 4:12 pm)
The 2003 - 2006 Accord V6 transmission has a strainer buried under the Valve Body. 16 steps to remove. Accord V6 ref page 14-236 Service Manual, V6 Supplement Accord. ATF Replacement 14-186: 3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) , 5. Refill transmission with the recommended fluid .... Always use Honda ATF-Z1... There isn't a servicible filter or screen. The diagram 14-47 is from the 4 cyl and NA V6. The diagram doesn't match procedures. The diagram shows the ATF Filter to be in the return line ATF Cooler (radiator) to the pan. Post if you have actually changed a filter or screen this transmission return line.
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Re: Transmission Service [rogerb34]
by elroy5
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Oct 11, 2008 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: rogerb34 (Oct 11, 2008 4:53 pm)
I found out, much to my amazement, that the 7th gen V6 automatic transmission does have an ATF filter. Even more amazing is that there is no mention of the filter in the Helm service manual (V6 supplement). This link shows the filter, and where it is.
link title
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95 Accord Transmission issues
by jenjen08
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Oct 28, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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I just bought a 95 Honda Accord LX. It has 159K miles and the timing belt was just replaced. I noticed after i had only had it about 3 days, that it is having trouble staying at just one speed. The D4 light is out and occassionally the D3 light goes out. I have read that this may be linked to my problem, but thats why I am here! It does shift a bit hard when I slow down then speed back up, but when i try to do a constant 40, for instance, it sounds like it cant just sit there. I hope this makes sense and any advice would help before I take it somewhere! Thanks 
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Re: Transmission Service [elroy5]
by rogerb34
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Nov 18, 2008 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 11, 2008 5:26 pm)
Link to better pics:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17904
Three large pics. No's 2 and 3 are V6 with Honda filter.
The filter is about 3.5 inches diameter and 1.5 inches deep.
Found it on my 05 V6 inboard and below the airbox.
Looks to be a PITA to service.
Inexplicable why Honda doesn't specify a service interval.
Called Honda dealer Parts. First said no filter then after checking filter special order cost about $16.
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Re: Transmission Service [rogerb34]
by elroy5
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Nov 18, 2008 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: rogerb34 (Nov 18, 2008 11:21 am)
I got the filter ($10.68) from Majestic, along with the o-ring and washers. It probably amounted to the same price after shipping. This is the link where I first found out about the V6 filter.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13804
Even the factory (Helm) Honda V6 supplement has no mention of the filter. It shows the part the filter sits in, but just calls it a fluid passage. Many Honda technicians don't even know about this filter. 
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Re: Transmission Service [elroy5]
by rogerb34
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Nov 19, 2008 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 18, 2008 3:21 pm)
I looked at the filter setup again. The paper filter is encased in a spin housing and that's why an O ring is required. Without seeing the filter, it is likely the filter used in earlier model Honda's. About 2 inches dia by 2 inches H. I read an Odyssey blog on replacement. Difficult and did not desire to repeat. Accord has better access that area but will be difficult. Given the steel debris created normal operation I can't imagine why Honda doesn't call for periodic servicing. It may be that the filter will hold all of the debris to normal wear out of the tranny. I'm skeptical in that the filter will fill to restrict flow and contaminated fluid will be bypassed. Have you done the replacement?
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Re: Transmission Service [rogerb34]
by elroy5
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Nov 19, 2008 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: rogerb34 (Nov 19, 2008 11:24 am)
I am planning to change the filter at 60k miles (less than 1000 to go). From the link I posted the filter is held in by a cover with three bolts. doesn't look hard to do, after the air box is removed. Tonyware (guy from the link) said at 100k miles his filter was rock solid from all the metal particles embedded in it. My filter should not be that contaminated, because I'm changing it at 60k miles, and I've been changing out 3 quarts of fluid every 15k miles. When I change it (probably in two or three weeks) I'll probably take pictures, and do a How to on it. Hope nothing goes wrong,  since there are no directions for this in the service manual.
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Re: Transmission Service [elroy5]
by thegraduate
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Nov 19, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Nov 19, 2008 3:53 pm)
I'm glad I read about this, it reminded me I haven't had my transmission fluid changed (or brake fluid for that matter). My car is now exactly 3 years old, with 41,000 miles.
Thanks for the reminder!
TheGraduate
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