Facts me too i been looking everywhere

Thank you I appreciate the positive feedback. Glad I was able to help you out especially now a days can't trust a lot of people especially when it involves fixing a vehicle there's a lot of dishonest shops out there.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE that's exactly why I rather do it myself.. save some cash and feel proud of the work many people won't learn to do. Thanks!

Glad to hear it helped you out.

Got one too

I buy that Car USD300

I just got one for 700 as well same issue but I’m going to do what he shows me here see if it works out .

I bought a 2003 honda accord v6 155000 miles same issue for usd$1200.00

I had mine for $850 05 V6. Same issue. 128K

If your mechanic doesn't charge to much I would try cleaning the solenoids first and putting in new fluid. How many miles is on your accord? Trans shop will probably just tell you it needs a whole new rebuild.

Did you ever fix it ? Or replace the trans

I am using a Honda Accord V6 3.0 2004 model .. my issue is when I give full throttle the rpm goes high but the gear not shifting down 👇 .. but in normal drive all the gears are changing

Have you tried cleaning the screens and replacing the fluid?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE i have not I’ll do that, anything else you recommend?

I have a 2002 and I know it cost more but you have to use Honda fluid

Hello was your problem resolved? Did you flush out transmission fluid?

Your welcome thanks for the positive feedback. At first it felt the same but now that my daughter has put some miles on the car since the fluid change seems to shift way better. Not sure if was the fluid or the the lubegard or the combination of both but definitely helped some.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I have a Acura TL. I bought it used and the atf is brown. I'm unsure about changing it. I have 162k on it. I'm afraid of it slipping after changing the trans fluid.

@@danp7463 yeah thats a tough one because I've seen where vehicles that have never had the transmission fluid changed with high miles like yours start slipping after a fluid change. But then again I've seen where it's been fine. My daughter's car was already slipping a little so I figured I had nothing to lose but now that it's been a couple months it's barely slipping at all so I'm not sure if it was the new fluid that helped or the lubegard.

​@@danp7463 LUCAS TRANSMISSION FIX in with the new fluid if you change it. It adds viscosity which is what seems to happen to the transmission fluid as it gets a little dirty and ages. Scotty Kilmer has used it for a long time.

My transmission failing 2002 honda accord LX 4 cyl Had since new Only 107k miles Very sad

Did you make sure to release the clip that holds the black plastic harness on. There’s a better shot at it when I go to put it back together at 27:12

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE yeah you showed popping it open at 10:20. If that's the same harness you're talking about. What kind of socket and extension bar and ratchet did you use to get that first solenoid out? The difficult one. Did you have to use a wobble socket? Or once you push that harness back and up you were able to use just the normal extension bar ratchet and socket? Thanks for your video!

@@johnhurt888 should be able to use a normal socket and a 6-8 inch extension and yeah just slide that plastic bracket out of the way you get the bolt out.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Thanks you gave me confidence to do it! Your thorough video helped so much! I replaced that solenoid and the car is running fine now. Keeping my fingers crossed no more transmission codes pop up in the next couple months.

The torque converter clutch solenoid is the first one I removed in the video starting at 13:47.

Is it oil or transmission fluid that’s leaking? Have you checked the transmission fluid level just to make sure it’s at the correct level? I would check those things first and if those are all good then it could potentially be the solenoid screens have some debris.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE First of all I appreciate the kind response. Currently there are two different oil leaks in the car, engine oil and power steering fluid. I checked the transmission fluid regularly and there's no leaks there. I also know when the transmission was rebuilt the solenoids were cleaned. I doubt they'd get debris on them this quickly. Due to what I mentioned above I get kind of confused. The problems, late and rough shifting especially on gears 1-2 point towards solenoids but they were cleaned recently. Considering the part is electromechanical I wonder if there's a problem with the electric part of it?

@@selimthedream I don't know the answer to your question, but I have a similar problem. I'd be interested to know if you learn more about it.

Same thing mine is doing. I replaced solenoids A and B at the bottom but the problem is still there. Planning to try cleaning or replacing the solenoids that he did in this vid. I hope that helps. Did you ever figure out what was happening with yours?

It's the pressure control solenoid. It controls pressure of the fluid to the clutches and bands to allow the transmission to shift gears

​@@BLUECOLLARGARAGEhi, I have a 2002 v4 accord recently changed the 3rd gear pressure switch, however, the car still seems to delay/have a hard time when shifting from gear 2ish to to gear 3ish is that makes sense. Other gears are fine just these are acting up. Do you think if I change the solenoid it will work or is this other type of transmission problem? In advanced thank you answering!

It's worth a shot to try cleaning them first if that don't work try to find a used set at the salvage yard because they are around $300-400 new each I believe.

i see, thank you

Improved somewhat but still isn't perfect

You will be fine doing it without draining it because the transmission pump won’t be running since the car won’t be on.

Not necessarily that code represents something wrong with the shift solenoid I would try cleaning the screens like I did in the video or replace the whole solenoid before spending money on a new transmission

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thank you!! I’ll try that then 👍🏽

Nope

Is your check engine light on or have you checked to see if it's throwing and codes? Have you checked the fluid to make sure it isn't low and also see how dirty the fluid is? Could also be a solenoid failing or may just need to be cleaned and fresh fluid like what I did in this video.

We're you able to find it or no?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE no gave up on the car got some thing different

It helped quite a bit the car is still going strong on the really cold mornings it shifts a little hard until it gets completely warmed up but nothing near what it was before I did this.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE man. I'm still having issues even after cleaning the smaller one. I replaced with a brand new out the box solenoid the bigger one. Still kicking. Can bad front and back give mounts cus that kick

Yeah these Honda transmissions are finicky when it comes to the trans fluid.

Shift solenoid A should be that first set of solenoids I pulled and cleaned the screens on in the video.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE awesome thank you

What do you mean by gear pulling? Like the car is surging forward?

That’s an awesome deal congrats. Have you checked the transmission fluid level yet? Also check the color of it and smell to see if it’s burnt. I’d start there first and let me know.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thank you for your quick reply.. I've seem better looking transmission fluid but I've seen a lot worse. Not sure if it's Honda brand that was in it or not, or how much of a difference it makes when the ball joint broke it pulled the intermediate CV shaft out. The other part stayed in the transmission. I was told that was good because it could damage it otherwise. The guy who sold it to me had taken out the front catalytic converter.. no it wasn't stolen LOL. He just wanted to get some money out of the car and figured that was a way to do it. Basically wash his hands of it so to speak.. in the process he damage the radiator and cooling fans which I replaced with new. And looking at the old radiator, it looks as though he cut the transmission cooling lines because the partial rubber hoses on each of them.. but I could not locate where they would go to. There was no brackets for open-ended hoses to go to. Haven't spoken to the guy in a while cuz he's had heart surgery so it's still a mystery. The times I have ran it, I haven't leaked any transmission fluid. I followed the Honda's instructions on checking it and it seems to be at the proper level. And it's not differing in the way it shifts.. like I said it will shift at 11 mph then 22... then around 29 is when it flares. I let off the gas and the RPMs drop down immediately to idle. I have a service manual but it's difficult to specify what symptoms they ask for them to give a cause. The closest I can find is one that says it is the C shift valve... I thought I would check with you before I started pulling random 10 mm bolts out LOL.. also there's obviously some oxygen sensor codes that come up on my blue driver and a large connector was cut that I haven't found a home for yet.. it comes from the harness on the front fuel rail/coil pack rail... could that affect the transmission in such a way? And obviously I have quite a few dash lights on. But none of the lights are blinking by the D or the 1, 2 or D3. Apparently that is a sign that particular shift valve has failed. I really appreciate you taking the time to read this book that I've written. Any help before I make matters "worse" would be greatly appreciated. I'm a custodian at my school district and it's summertime so I have absolutely no time to work on cars which is my favorite hobby. I made an appointment for Diagnostics at a Honda dealership on Monday but don't really want to give a dealership my money if I can figure it out on my own. With your help of course. Thanks again..

@@bonscotty67 yeah it’s hard to tell without seeing it. How many miles is on the car? Only thing I can think of is doing a fluid change and checking the shift solenoid screens to make sure there getting good flow and pressure and see if that helps since your not getting any codes for the transmission.

My 05 is doing the same

Sounds like maybe your vehicle speed sensor is bad or an issue with the vehicle speed sensor harness since you said you already did a transmission fluid change. I would check and make sure its plugged in all the way and inspect the wiring harness on it just in case and let me know.

Yeah I would try cleaning the screens because it may not be building up enough pressure because the screen is clogged. Does it get any better once the transmission gets warmed up?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE i can hear the engine tryna shift into gear and I can feel it push alil but I can't drive down the street without it going out.Car stays on tho and the engine doesn't cut off,but I don't get alot of pressure in my break pedal too.If there's any other contact info to reach you id appreciate it.this is my 1st car and I'm learning the ins and out of fixing my own car so I'd need all the help and tips I can get.MUCH LOVE FOR REACHING OUT

My car is pretty much all new from the inside out,brand new starter,power steering pump,idle valve behind the firewall,filters are clean

I do have a small puncture in my top hose connected to my power steering pump so I'm gonna buy a new one

Check engine light just came on our 1997 Honda Accord DX, with 200k miles on it. Car has been shifting slowly for years. I just thought the tranny was old. Mechanic changed out shift solenoid (June 03, 2022) and the car is driving like a champ. OMG all these years I just thought the tranny was dying.

If your fluid looks good and the level is where it should be most likely the shift solenoid is bad especially if the d4 light is blinking. How many miles is on the vehicle? The new solenoids are pretty pricey might try and find a used one at your local salvage yard.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE it has 216k. But the coils went out before the selenoid did so I think the coils burnt out the shift selenoid.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I can find one online for cheaper, but the risk is a bit higher.

@@bobiphett4633 has the transmission fluid ever been changed that you know of?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE it was done at 213k

Sounds like a bad pressure control solenoid have you tried cleaning the screens and replacing the transmission fluid?

Same code too , should I replace the solenoid first then fluid change or

Sounds like the reverse clutches may be slipping and the only fix for that would be a rebuild. I would double check your fluid and make sure it’s good. Did it just start doing it.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE we already swapped the transmission, new motor and transmission mounts cleaned both solenoids, I think I got ripped off ( used transmission)

@@jlpsuroeste do you know how many miles was on it?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE supposedly 50,000 , I got a refurbished transmission, should be there by Thursday

This could be multiple things from bad transmission fluid, bad solenoid, torque converter clutch going bad, screens clogged. I would try changing the fluid and also cleaning the screens like I did in the video even though yours is a 2003 it should be similar. How many miles is on your Honda?

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 194k

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I was told not to touch my atf since it’s old.

You definitely want to do the partial drain and fill. It gives you a chance to clean the magnet on the drain plug so that it can catch particles from the other 4 qts of old fluid remaining in the torque converter and valve body. My car is at 288K, and it's just now throwing a Torque Converter Shift Solenoid code. I will be attempting this same job once my parts come in.

Yes on the Honda accord’s you check it with the transmission hot and engine off.

Not all. On Mercedes Benz & Dodge Chrysler with their shared & popular 722.6 / 5Gtronic Transmission (RWD) its checked hot & idling in N or P.

@@psalm2forliberty577 hmm interesting

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Good video, but you seems to contradict your comment here vs. 38:49 where you say tranny is cold when checking fluid level. Should it be at Operating Temp or not? Thanks!!

It’s still going strong my teenage son drives it now. It’s not new perfect but shifts a lot better than it did before.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thanks for the response, I just acquired the same 99 accord 3.0 with the same shift problem your talking about I’m changing the trans fluid today…was thinking of using Lucas trans fix because I’ve heard good things about it…seems like the lubegaurd worked decent for your situation, im still deciding between the two… Anyway nice video thanks

What’s it exactly doing?

You don’t really need to clean the solenoids just make sure the screen are not clogged or blocked.

you could probably reverse flush the screens with a spray can of brake cleaner with the nozzle attached. then let it dry before installing.

Not entirely but did help some the car is still going strong today. My teenage son is driving it now and is holding up to the beating he’s giving it.

On a 01 Honda civic lx

Yes 3.0

Ok...Im going to have to watch the video a Million Times to do it myself......😁😁😁😁

@@WILDBILL3912 sounds good let me know if you run into any problems or have questions

Gaskets and screens were still in good shape and I wasn’t getting any codes for the solenoids so figured they were still good.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE good luck trying to clear all the old paper gasget off... without getting any crap down the holes, around all the tubes. i just checked the screens on mine, gave it a look to put a new gasket on, and decided against it. if it leaks, i'll do it then, but otherwise, its more risk than reward

Sure what's going on?

Only the non automatic ones 😂

I have far fewer Honda's and Toyota's coming in for service compared to Ford's, Dodge's and Chevy's.

On this year of the Honda Accord you check the automatic transmission fluid with it warmed up and ENGINE OFF. Also says that in the owners manual. Like you said though most vehicles you do check it with the engine running and that's what im used to as well.

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE didn't know thanks for the info

@@jessemoreno9250 on the 7th gen accord you check with them off Aswell just have to warm up and go through the gears

This Honda you need to check the transmission level with engine off. I would not take advice from the internet unless verified with the shop or owner’s manual. Owner’s manual clearly states how to properly check oils and fluids. It also clearly states when to change fluids and oils. Reading and understanding the owner’s manual is the key to getting 300,000 miles or more with this vehicle (and many others). Many cars do need their transmission fluid checked while the engine is running but that is the reason for each car to have it’s own instruction manual.

You are wrong! On hondas you have to worm up to working temperature when is first time radiator kicks on, turn off engine waiting 60-90 second then check the level of transmission fluid!!! Should be between lower and upper dots 👍

If your the expert why you watching this video 🤣

Helped somewhat but didn’t cure it totally.