1996 to 2001 Honda CR-V Transmission Not Shifting Fix

Honda CRV Civic Transmission Not Shifting Out Of Second Gear And Slipping After Warm Fix
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[@timothytendick1550]

I used the same valvoline trans fluid you did and seems to perform well. Before the 2nd trans fluid drain and refill I added Seafoam transtune and drove another 100 miles with that in there. The fluid that drained out afterwards was sooo nasty, worse than the fluid from the first draining. Drove a few hundred miles with 2nd round of new trans fluid then drained and refilled again.

[@noobblet1996]

its not recommended to use any flush in a tranny

[@brensdaman926]

My 2001 has 215k on it and it's hanging onto 3rd gear for dear life. Did that help yours at all?

[@ronl3655]

I have a 98 crv. I had the Transmission replaced 18 months ago at a local shop. They didnt use Honda ATF but It ran good for the first month shifting fine, but then the delayed shifting started occurring more and more often until it became the norm now 18 months later. Well I just changed my tranny fluid yesterday and replaced it with Original Honda DW-1 and holy cow It shifts perfectly now.. no more delays! Even going up an incline where it would just be stuck in 2nd and I'd have to pump and release the gas pedal several times to get it to shift into third gear. Now it flies up a steep incline effortlessly due to proper shifting! Even going downhill it upshifts smoothly, which is something that never happened before. It would just maintain current speed at higher RPM because the tranny wouldn't upshift due to gravity acceleration. Anyways, USE HONDA DW-1 in Honda transmissions people... It was meant to be! I am stoked that my 98 crv runs like a brand new car again! Thanks for this awesome video on changing your fluids!!

[@fritziefagangan920]

the problem u have is the same priblem that im dealing right now ive change my atf 3times already it made it run for a while but it came back again.. you said u use honda dw1 on ur crv then it works, im going to try it hope it works

[@alliemercado3825]

@@fritziefagangan920 did it help? i am currently dealing with this issue right now

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from 1996 to 2001 without doing three drain and fills back-to-back using only Honda DW1 transmission fluid.

[@supermaniac5]

I had the same shifting issue on my 2000 Crv. A valve adjustment fixed the transmission shifting issue.

[@changher8229]

What symptoms was your car showing? Mine doesn't move under its own power, if I slam on the gas it barely gets speed, takes like 15 seconds to hit 10mph. Drained it twice and refilled but nothing.

[@YXEFlatl1ne]

ANY FIX??

[@robertrice2652]

What do u mean valves?like in motor or transmission

[@Pkerstunner]

​@@changher8229did you fix it ?

[@user-nu7on6nc5h]

Valve adjustment has absolutely NOTHING to do with the Transmission!

[@americanmade422]

I bought one with a auto that has issues shifting into 3rd and if you get on the freeway it will hard shift if you try and go over 60. It's fine other than that. The old owner says they never changed the fluid they just had the solenoid on the top changed and it didn't fix it. I'm going to change the fluid and hope for the best

[@GF-mf7ml]

It have 3 solenoid make sure all are clean or replaced.

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from 1996 to 2001 without doing three drain and fills back-to-back using only Honda DW1 transmission fluid.

[@dylanschomer6301]

It also helps to clean the solenoids on the top to help with shifting issues

[@swiththeplan]

I have a p0734 check engine light , I wanna do what you said , change the fluid 2-3 times if needed , new filter and the transfer case etc

[@zyphoxx]

Hey Nathan, thanks for the video, very helpful! Back then when you had this problem, did you have a scratchy kind of sound when you were in 1st and 2nd? I'm trying to see if i have the same symptoms as you had.

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

Ive never seen any if this guys other videos But im guessing he has high end cars. Or works on them.. And i can pretty much guarantee this crv is the most reliable thing he owns lol

[@alward9901]

Never use anything but Honda ATF IN A HONDA

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from these years to that. What are they saying the title 1996 to 2001

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from these years to that. What are they saying the title 1996 to 2001

[@duncanwalker7380]

Thanks for that helped me very much. Having said so I'm having a challenge with a whining noises. As soon as I stop and turn off the engine, there's a hum noise coming from that side for about 10 seconds and then stops, recently the hum noise is getting a little louder especially on hot days. It's a CRV Honda 1997. Plz help

[@joubess]

Are you sure it's the transmission? I would do a fluid change and see if it improves. If so change it again after several miles and see if you get more improvement. If it's the power steering, you can improve the whine by topping the fluid up to the full line in the reservoir. If the fluid is very dark, you can flush it. It's easy but a bit messy. Again, use Honda power steering fluid, nothing else.

[@GF-mf7ml]

It have 3 solenoid make sure all are clean or replaced.

[@Teddie4050]

Did you get a trouble code for this? A check engine light. Mine isn’t moving and I have 150k miles

[@MN12warbird]

Can you just change the filter and change fluid and fix the issue? Instead of flush after flush

[@PHONK_VIBE6996]

we have same problem but they told me it can only move 2-4 meter and is that posible to have same problem both .?

[@williammize8270]

Mine 98 crv doing same thing 231.000 miles 3rd seems to get stuck like not faster if you go fast it doesn't happen just slow driving it does it

[@whyisthisnottyping]

Did you fixed it?

[@kevykev9957]

Everyone seems to say to only use Honda ATF. Is it really that important?

[@Xathyro]

Yes, it contains specific ingredients for this type of transmission which produce a firmer grip between the components.

[@derekobidowski3301]

i had a 99 cr-v the transmission flared between 3rd and 4th. meaning the engine will rev up between shifts then it flared between 1st and 2nd and it failed with loss of drive. as this generation ran from 1996-2001 as Honda changed the b series to the K series engines the K24 from 2002-2014 the 2005-2014 models have a drive by wire throttle system. as 2012 the rear differential is electronically controlled. and 2015 they replaced the 5 speed automatic with a CVT transmission and 2017 ex and above trims the 1.5l turbo which has problems. still a CVT. now here not many 1997-2001 cr-vs are around here. almost gone.

[@chadbacusmo1337]

may i know how did you repair it?

[@snake13x]

​@@chadbacusmo1337Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from 1996 to 2001 without doing three drain and fills back-to-back using only Honda DW1 transmission fluid.

[@jasomkovac9115]

Am trying it now. Will keep you updated, cuz I'm sure you're waiting on bated breath. 😂

[@TomTracyTV]

what happened

[@user-rn1lp1gi6e]

How do I open the bag glass in the 2002 model

[@edwardanthony7283]

Best to do it 3 times & it's only 3 quarts + Dexron 3 can be used when changing fluid but only Honda fluid when changes are done.

[@edwardanthony7283]

@@pedritoc.c.t.665 Sure you got it right? Honda is weird with their 1/8th mixes!

[@applepoop10]

No! Always use genuine Honda DW-1 transmission fluid; it even says it in the owners manual. Trust me, if you use some other brand it will work for short while before you run into more problems. Honda designs their transmission to use very specific fluids; yeah its expensive stuff but its better than destroying your transmission with another brand of fluid.

[@edwardanthony7283]

@@applepoop10 I'll never own one! 10 bucks a quart? They can drink a gallon of it for all I care. Biggest rip off in the industry.

[@Piercemxpx]

@@edwardanthony7283 lol Honda’s are one of the best investments because of their reliability, it’s ridiculous that you’re complaining about transmission fluid that you would have to change once or twice in 15-20 years of owning the vehicle 😂😂

[@CaptainTexas92]

@@edwardanthony7283 it’s a 2.5/3 quart pan if you do it yourself and buy the transmission fluid wholesale that’s a whole 28$ every 40,000 miles. I have a friend from high school I still work on her car she has a 2002 Honda Accord 4cyl automatic the car now has 380,000 miles no internal transmission work just one transmission solenoid. I have a 01 CRV with 289,000 miles no internal transmission problems had a small issue with overdrive solenoid getting stuck simple soak in transmission fluid and some parts cleaner no more problems. My 2013 civic has 170,000 miles no transmission problems internal or external. My stepdad has a 17’ accord sedan my mom has a 17’ accord coupe and my brother has a 19’ civic hatchback. I’ve been working on these cars since I started turning wrenches with my dad. These are by far one of the most frugally designed vehicle lines on the market. If you follow the service schedule from Honda the car will pay for itself in service mileage you receive.

[@jasomkovac9115]

If it has trouble shifting and it's hard to drive how do I get to circulate the fluid? Any ideas?

[@NathansPorscheWorkshop]

Change the fluid, get valvoline max life import from Walmart in the red jug, change it and run it for 100miles or so and then change it again

[@joubess]

@@NathansPorscheWorkshop I would only use Honda fluids in a Honda. Using anything else will almost certainly cause more trouble than fix it.

[@skyscraper37]

Cool! I never got a idiot light but put scanner on mine (97crv 175000). Says shift solenoid a messed up...did regular fluid changes...been a while though so maybe that’ll clear things up... incidentally no shift problem drives and runs smooth so who knows

[@jaybae8056]

You have to change it three times, and drive it a kilometer after each change. It's in the manual

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from these years to that. What are they saying the title 1996 to 2001

[@snake13x]

Imagine that someone who actually reads the manual

[@jaybae8056]

@@snake13x heck yes i do. i have had that manual for years. btw, love your videos

[@jaybae8056]

@@snake13x ATC huh? well hell, i am def gonna try it.

[@krungtape]

THANK YOU!

[@satansearwax5374]

2001 crv ... reverse is strong so is 2 and 1 but in Drive it just revs..... how can that be ? Thanks ~

[@robertalicea5585]

Have you check the transmission fluid?

[@satansearwax5374]

Fluid level ..clean and plentiful..it’s so odd..

[@willojames406]

I have one but after a 10 mins drive it would just ride and wound shift the car. Can I get some help please

[@lovelyone98]

Hi, do you have to change the transmission filter every time you change the transmission fluid when this is done twice?

[@alexlevingston]

In this car, there is no transmission filter. You just need to change the fluid and you should be good.

[@snake13x]

Try ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from 1996 to 2001 without doing three drain and fills back-to-back using only Honda DW1 transmission fluid.

[@kamryn7496]

When you’re timeing belt broke did the pistons hit the valves???

[@mperez9745]

Crv is non vtec so if you break a belt no bent valves. Broken timing belt and bent valves only apply to vtec engines.

[@Eaglefreek300]

I have no idea why people don't change their transmission fluid. I change mine every 30k miles in all my vehicles.

[@wawewawe1316]

Why not say 1999-2001 Honda Crv for your title? It has a different transmission and engine to the earlier years.

[@joubess]

Most Hondas have similar automatic transmissions. The engines may be a bit different, but the transmissions are the same. Gen 1 and Gen 2 CR-Vs are very similar and so are the Civics they are based on. All take 3 quarts to change, and 12 quarts for a complete flush. Three flushes and the 4th is the fill. Use only genuine Honda transmission fluid (or Acura). Personally, I don't use off-brand fluid for the flush b/c the transmission holds about 8 quarts, but you'll only get out 3 at any one change. What you put in will stay there for quite awhile.

[@SMDTURBO]

98's are the same.

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

@@joubess yes.. 95% of the oil stays in the torque converter.. Hence the multiple drain and fills.. Also. Never change out 100% of the old out fluid all at once.. Only do 3 to 4 quarts every 30k miles. Honda transmissions will always end up having metal shavings in the fluid. Which helps the clutch packs in the torque converter grab eachother when shifting due to the wear of daily use. If you have high miles. And you empty all the fluid with the shavings Your tranny will then begin to slip..

[@Tom-wq2mz]

Where is the transmission filter located at. Thank you

[@baboosted]

Puppet Master it’s inside the transmission which requires you to tear down the trans to get to it, Honda don’t use oil pans like others.

[@Tom-wq2mz]

@@baboosted Thank you. I already crawled under the cr-v and flushed the fluid a few times with dw-1

[@snake13x]

​@@Tom-wq2mzTry ATC fluid (Automatic Transmission Conditioner) TO RECONDITION REMAING FLUID AFTER A DRAIN & FILL. That's pretty much the only way of dealing with this kind of transmission in the Honda CRV from 1996 to 2001 without doing three drain and fills back-to-back using only Honda DW1 transmission fluid.

[@aaronwright8407]

Where is the interior fuse kit??

[@blessedindividual9877]

My 99 v6 accord does the same won’t go pass 2nd

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

Did you fix it?? By cleaning the shift solenoid?

[@michaelstill1392]

Why , don't you have a video on a 1997 Honda cr v all wheel drive shifting fic

[@dannyschodeberg5512]

Could it be my lines just broke and my tranny is still good if it just stops going and is reving high?

[@dannyschodeberg5512]

All the fluid just spoiled out and it won't go anymore could the line just be shit? Just had a tranny flush at 185k and now its at 190 and it just started reving high and then just stopped and all the fluid is on the floor please answer bro

[@DavidWilliams-vc2ms]

I got a P0730 code car isn't moving forward, plus I hear a whinning noise. Any suggestions?

[@ryanh6001]

its dead m8

[@CENA896]

Transmission solenoid

[@bleeneo101]

Same. New Transmission or rebuild.

[@DJKAOS77]

any luck? i have the same problem

[@djdjdjekheuudhd5241]

Wer are ger parking sinser

[@lolek7820]

Hi i have 97 civic at operating temperature loosing gears when i stop the engine and starting again have them back cleaned all solenoids checked them anyone knows what can be the problem?

[@74Fox]

Im having the same issue..call me if you fix the problem 8032364495

[@justinm.mccaig2931]

@@74Fox did you get this figured out?

[@74Fox]

@@justinm.mccaig2931 I replaced the transmission

[@74Fox]

@@justinm.mccaig2931 the problem was the transmission has built-in filters usually they get clogged up too bad you have to go inside the transmission and change the filter with the same equivalent thing of putting another one in so just replace the transmission it will ride like new again

[@justinm.mccaig2931]

@@74Fox Thank you

[@taufiqalias1368]

For this model have auto filter or not

[@fidelmadrigal7340]

Not

[@tv1canada]

I run this Atf no problem , it says replaces Honda ATF .

[@makemoneyonline8793]

I run Castrol multi-vehicle, Amsoil and redline in a few acura transmissions without any problems....Everybody who ever owned a Acura/Honda know the transmissions are weak, The Honda odyssey guys on the forum use maxlife and Redline synthetic atf and it works better than Dw-1 and Atf-z1 garbage.

[@juancabeza5809]

We're happy you bought this CRV for your mom but we dont care about it. I will watch another guy's video instead that goea straight to the point. Thanks.

[@johneakins1844]

chillax

[@itsjiraheta]

Juan Cabeza has la Cabeza full of doo doo! you must be like 10 years old.

[@jonnyapplesxxd]

you gotta take it down a notch

[@elcoyotecojodeldesierto2300]

So gtfoh

[@assfuck4433]

Chode