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1997 Acura CL 3.0 Transmission Problem
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bunn81100
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Oct 25, 2011, 5:37 PM
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1997 Acura CL 3.0 Transmission Problem
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The other day, while on the interstate, I went to pass a car. I really did not pay much attention at the time, but it felt like I did not accelerate when I punched the gas. It was only for a brief moment, and when I tried to duplicate what I thought I noticed, I accelerated as I should have.
Yesterday I received a call from the mother-in-law (who had borrowed my car) stating she was broke down on the side of the road. She indicated that she could not engage any gears and was stuck like Chuck. I told her to leave the car there, and when I could get it, I would (plus I made a phone call to have someone pick her up...I'm not that evil). That was at 10am. At 5pm, I went to pick up my car. It fired right up, and when I put the car into gear (D4), I was able to drive. I figured that would be a good time to check the lower gears. At only 30mph, I downshifted to D3. I then tried to accelerate, and all I did was redline the tach. It was as if the car was in nuetral. I then downshifted into D2, and when I stepped on the gas, the car sped up as it should. After 1/2 mile driving in D2, I finally approached a stop sign.
When the intersection was clear, I dropped down into 1, and proceeded across the intersection...so I thought...The car would not move. I put on my hazards, placed the car in park, and turned the engine off. I then immediately started the car back up, dropped down into 1, and I successfully crossed the intersection. Once I crossed the street, the car wouldn't go anywhere. I did this step over and over until I could get off the narrow road, and into my brother-in-laws driveway.
I have checked the transmission fluid already. On a side note, about a year ago, I hit a rabbit coming home from work one night. My car had never had a leak until that night. When I checked fluids to try and identify what was leaking, I noticed I was low on transmission fluid, so I added some Lucas stop leak (just in case it was a tranny leak). When I added that thick, gooey stuff, I overfilled it a little, but it has ran fine for the last year. When I checked the level last night, it was where it was a year ago.
I digress...What could possibly be wrong? How can the transmission work 1/2 mile after being down for 8 hours or 20 yards after turning the car off and restarting it?
Thoughts?
1997 Acura CL 3.0 w/Manual Transmission
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bunn81100
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Oct 25, 2011, 6:47 PM
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Re: 1997 Acura CL 3.0 Transmission Problem
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Not sure why I labeled it a manual transmission, but yes, you are correct. It is an automatic. As for the condition of the fluid, it did not appear to be dark in color. It seemed fairly clear on the stick. However, as indicated, it waswell above the "high" mark on the stick.
Thanks for your reply.
1997 Acura CL 3.0 w/Manual Transmission It seems your describing an automatic transmission problem? Your best bet it to take it to a transmission specialist. They can check for codes in the ECU and run line pressure tests on the transaxle to see if it is within specs in different gear ranges. When you checked the fluid, what was the condition of it? Most transmission specialist are going to frown on the addition of stop leak in the transmission, so you might be looking at an overhaul.
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Discretesignals
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Oct 25, 2011, 6:57 PM
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How did you check the fluid level?
What kind of transmission fluid did you use to top it off?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Discretesignals
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Oct 26, 2011, 6:32 AM
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On that design transaxle, your supposed to get the engine to operating temperature (engine fan turns on then goes off). Then shut the engine off with the vehicle on level ground and check the fluid level. You should use Honda Genuine ATF only.
Your best bet is to get it into a transmission repair shop and have it diagnosed.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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