2002-2006 Honda CR-V fixing hard shifts

Taking out And cleaning the two shift solenoids and doing transmission drain and fill

[@falkononskiis4549]

Thank you so much for the detailed video. This cleared up the delay in shifting. Testing the solenoids with 12v power before you reinstall them is a must - there should be a clear, audible clicking sound, nothing "muddy" or "plugged up" sounding. Cleaning out the tiny filter cylinders as well as the valve body will help tremendously.

[@671DDA]

I replaced the transmission dual linear solenoid pack. Problem solved. My 2004 Honda CRV with 147,500 miles shifts normal. Thank you for the video.

[@stephanielosh2012]

Thanks for the video. I've been looking for quite a while for something that showed me just what I needed to remove. Thanks again.

[@MapleMarmite]

Great video - nice and clear to see what needs to be done! I will have a go at this on my 2004 CR-V. I've done the triple fluid change already but not the solenoids. Thought it would be more difficult than this but it looks straightforward from your video. Got a hard shift from 1st to second and occasional delays in shifting further up the box, too, now. Good vehicle otherwise so I want to keep it going, although a new transmission would probably be more than it is worth so hoping this will do the trick. Thanks for posting this.

[@ROMEYYOUROCK]

Did it work?

[@MapleMarmite]

Unfortunately it didn't work on mine. It came apart easy enough and I was able to reuse the same gasket but she still does the hard shift 1st to 2nd. I have got a set of used solenoids from a CRV that was junked because of rust - it ran and shifted fine so I'm hoping that might fix it. Otherwise it's a transmission and I don't think I can justify the expense on this rig. Shame because it's not too rusty for an East Coast Canada car.

[@IzaguirreC]

@John Doe same, the seal was stuck on both solenoid and transmission. Took me a while to clean it up. Its shifting way better. I only replaced the top one since it was such a hassle to clean it.

[@khat17]

Many thanks for this info. My specific issue: Was getting P0750 and P0780 when scanned. When warm there was occasional hard shift to 2nd and it wouldn't always shift to lower gears when you step on it. Cold start and reverse worked, but drive would delay with hard shift then the drive light would flash constantly and each subsequent shit would be hard. A switch off and start again would correct that. It hasn't been 2 days yet but the instant performance boost in shifting was seen after cleaning up. No more DTCs either. Only issue is I had to reuse my gaskets as I couldn't find replacement ones online. Many, many thanks!

[@tatialo37]

Cool video!!! Thanks for the update!!!

[@671DDA]

I'm doing that procedure on my 2004 CRV. I appreciate these videos. I just have one comment. Before working under the hood, the first thing to do is disconnect the battery!

[@eaglerider94]

And power wash, at least the area one is going to work around

[@opinionsvary3132]

Cheers mate... 4 bolts on top solenoid and "6" on side one.

[@Bigjamez2011]

Don’t forget to clean the magnet end of the drain bolt off .

[@Mrpdids1]

So if you’re watching this video number one do this at your own risk. Most of you are here because someone before didn’t change their transmission fluid on time. For those of you doing this or attempting to do this you could just change the fluid and drive around for 500 - 1000 miles and change the fluid again until it’s clean. Save you some time. This is last attempt and if you do this and it ain’t right, it’s cause you didn’t do it right. I wish you luck and gods speed.

[@MarketingCoachKen]

I have 04 Element. Super hard 1-2 shift. Found vids about dual solenoid. Changed it today (OEM) and now 1-2 shift like butter. But! 3-4 started to shift harsh/slip/hesitate, and harsh slow downshift into 1st gear. Going to try solenoid on top tranny and see what happens.

[@howtofrank502]

EZ20NOWTurboCharged with the harsh 3-4 shift I’d try replacing your pressure switch.

[@TedLynchMusic]

@@howtofrank502 Why do you say change the Pressure switch for a slipping 3-4 shift? WHere is that located? That's exactly what mine is doing as well.

[@jacksonevans9378]

So I have been concluding this is what is wrong w mine. It is HORRIBLE when cold. But when it gets warmer is not as bad but it still doesn’t shift well as I know it should. Would that still be consistent with a bad solenoid? Thanks JP

[@saginaw60]

There exists something called a shift improvement kit, with special springs and drills to enlarge oil passages. Be nice to know if this is any good.

[@mrbino1112]

What’s the name of those skinny tubes after removing the solenoid? Where you specifically said to take them out one by one it may be sticky?

[@Official_C.G.1]

When your transmission solenoids are bad do they normally throw a check engine light code?

[@samettuon35]

Would that be an issue for my 2004 crv as well it drives well then sometimes it feels as if the brakes where being held down and won’t move sometimes I would floor it to move it till the temp goes up as well i was thinking the brakes were locking up but this seems more logical help please thanks

[@angelisone]

Please share on 2005 CR-V 2.4L gaskets & O-rings numbers for both Shift Solenoids?

[@8754roberto]

Hello if you could help me, I have a 2007 Honda Civic lx, in only has trouble shifting when going uphill , and on 4 to 5 ⚙️ it doesn’t hve any codes , only once it gave me a shifting solenoid stuck open .. but for now no codes

[@chamirf]

Any idea as to where to find the gasket for Solenoid A? The smaller one on top

[@mikon3270]

Did you have to replace any o-rings on those little cylinders?

[@josemanuelsilvasanchez8151]

My honda accord has just the same solenoids but all I need to know is what is the resistance in ohms they should have, right now the measurement with the multimeter is 6.6 ohms but i don't know if it's okay or not I couldn't find any information anywhere. Please, help :(

[@michaelmasocha3555]

Hello i wanna ask my crv model 2005 sometime when i drive for constant speed of 80km/h or any speed constant for long distance when i speed the car reeves as it it on neutral what may be the problem

[@ozzydoop1473]

My HONDA CRV 2002 sport started thumping into the gears change & eventually it began slipping & now it won’t engage into 1st gear : I am trying the LUCAS transmission slip fix fluid & so far I have had minimal success : & when in drive it goes ok under 2000 RPMs : I also have the D light blinking at times : still testing now so I’ll keep this post updated if anymore success or fixing from the Lucas fluid :

[@starkeymorgan4142]

What ended up happening?

[@beachwave2]

Any updates ? Anything worked for you ? I have really hard shifting in 2nd and 3rd :( Please let me know.

[@lisacrawford6948]

Me too hard shifting second and third gear 05 element

[@alliemercado3825]

JP I am having trouble getting the second one off can you please explain that better I got the top two bolts off and the two middle ones off but the bottom ones I can't find them

[@anthony2009accord]

Can you tell me what shift solenoid controls 1st-2nd shift?

[@santanaduran9702]

Hey when you took the shift seal off did it leak any fluids

[@schmidt76ful]

Which solenoid is first going into second is it the dual solenoid

[@rupeshbadgujar2002]

My crv 2004 model gear not shifting if i put it in Park mode. The car needs the key to free the gear from park mode to drive mode

[@menyar4444]

I have a 2004 Honda Jazz while I'm on the road and the automatic transmission shuts off. Can you help me solve the problem

[@FcDominick]

Did it actually fix the problem?

[@cheddarballs864]

Mine was low on trans fluid. Transmission gasket had a slight leak

[@Juanimo7]

Is this what the problems is when I slow down to come to a stop… the last downshift into 1st gear jolts the car and almost dies?? Is this the cause?

[@franciscoesparza410]

My accord 2003 ex 2.4 liter I think my transmission is giving out but I’m going to replace all Sensors can some sensor from transmission pop up a code

[@Huss300]

Please help... I have a honda accord 7th gen 2.4L automatic i have problem from shifting 1 to 2 , i think it is this dual linear solenoid as it only shifts from 1 to 2 if i only let off the throttle but it shifts perfectly when it shifts to 3 4 5 So i have a doubt that will the solenoids of 8th gen 2.4L accord will work on the 7th gen 2.4L. Can anyone help me by seeing whether the 8th gen accord solenoid will work on 7th gen accord 2.4L Note: the part numbers of 8th gen and 7th accord Solenoids are different but they appear the same (Sorry for my bad english and a huge discription)

[@eddycoronado8381]

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[@pooddescrewch8718]

Don't these so,enoids have to be torqued down ?

[@michaelpincavitch5245]

Its a good idea to use compressed air first to clean any loose debris first so none ends up in tranny !

[@richr1029]

my 2011 CRV LX has this issue.. just ordered and OEM part with gaskets to replace....

[@xing2809]

thanks

[@lisacrawford6948]

Where can I find a dual shift solenoid?

[@vinnyf6635]

Does the transmission have to be drained before changing the solenoids?

[@fidelrivera4780]

El chicote se sale al momento que meto cambios y ya no regresa se queda duro la palanca y manual lo tengo que regresar para que los cambios den es automática Honda crv 2007

[@alliemercado3825]

Is there like a part 2 or something?

[@lawrencedabney5580]

I got a 2004 CR-V 5speed having hard shift and the clutch is low

[@briang896]

What about a hard downshift 2nd to first? On an newly rebuilt AT transmission. Shifting up is super smooth

[@wilbert3490]

Brian G u need replace the one on the side of transmission

[@phoenixdickey2498]

@@wilbert3490 on the side, or on the front

[@abdullahazeez2733]

I have same problem

[@ketchupmustard5465]

Its been a year. Did you try this to your crv? Or can you tell me what it took to fix it?

[@briang896]

@@ketchupmustard5465 I had taken it back to the place I had the work done, since I have a 3 yr warranty. They opened back up, replaced some small part they thought it could be. But issue is still there. I took it somewhere else, they even said it’s not a big deal 🤨 but like I told them it wasn’t doing it b4 I had the work done originally.

[@jessicagrigsbatompkins1626]

i have an 06 CRV that has the blinking D and will NOT shift at all. changed the top solenoid and now throws a solenoid low voltage code. What could that possibly be? I have asked a couple people and several different option including changing fuses.......any comment would be appreciated

[@mtjm]

Did you use oem or aftermarket part?

[@raging_carnut]

I did this exactly alone with the iacv cleaning. It shifted horribly afterwards and it would knock and move forward on idle park neutral etc. Had to take it to the dealer to get it fixed. Just did it because it would drop from 3 to 2 roughly

[@MarketingCoachKen]

How much dealer charge and what was diagnosis?

[@ellocotron8358]

My 2004 CRV shifts hard from 1st to 2nd but only does it sometimes. I replaced the solenoid on the side of the transmission and it was shifting perfect for the first 5 minutes of driving it then it started doing it again. Should i replace the top solenoid also? Idk what to replace next to try to fix this problem

[@chardthomas5140]

Whats is the code p0748?my D light is blinking and looses power when climbing hills?first gear,2nd gear and drive all av the same power

[@j4n83benja]

Did changing the top solenoid worked for you?

[@renzrenz3465]

I have same problem.do your problem fixed already?

[@davidcarrera6178]

good friend greetings I have code 5 in D4 that will be that failure honda accord 2000

[@Mrpdids1]

Of course it fixed the problem, I’ve done this on many Honda’s not just CR-V’s, lol

[@MapleMarmite]

Thanks for listing that video - just watched it so I can test my junk yard solenoids before fitting. Still hoping I can save the car - trans rebuild or replacement would be too costly. Cheers!

[@MapleMarmite]

That may have been the case with mine but not sure. It was very well looked after in other respects but most people don't even think about changing transmission fluid.

[@glasser2819]

the screens are here to protect contaminant pieces from jamming the solenoid plungers. Course screens are not designed to be particulate "filters" for clutch material. 😊

[@rupeshbadgujar2002]

Plz give solution i need it very urgent

[@65gtotrips]

Well ? Did it fix it ?

[@thexflexclan]

Hey did you really have to remove the battery tray ?

[@juangaytan8467]

Don’t have to if you have the patience but it’s makes it a lot easier and gives you the extra room

[@coryd9155]

What’s the torq spec for solenoids

[@stevelehman3969]

8.7 ft lb

[@pooddescrewch8718]

I looked it up and 8.7 is spec but advise to go 8.0 first and start engine to see if leaks apparent . Appernently over torqueing is a huge no no ...every thing I have read advises to creep past 8lbs if need be and stop on the smallest number that doesn't leak .

[@xMrBlack]

Anyone else have the issue where when slowing down it feels like the brakes almost take over on their own and makes it feel like you tapped them too hard or like it's suddenly dropping into a lower gear while slowing down?

[@johnathanolmo8198]

Yes did you find out what was causing it?

[@xMrBlack]

@@johnathanolmo8198 unfortunately not yet. A family member has an 05 crv and she says it does the same thing. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the stable track

[@johnathanolmo8198]

I had a code P0845 just drained and refilled the Trans fluid and changed out the 28610-RAY-013 pressure switch on the trans problem seems to have been fixed

[@xMrBlack]

@@johnathanolmo8198 the only code I'm getting right now is for the vtec solenoid rocker arm crapping out. I didn't have a code prior to that though. I'm sure it could use a fluid change at this point, I'm sure it's never been changed. I'll look into that and the pressure switch.

[@Eddie312.]

@@xMrBlack sir that issue is your vvt solenoids (based off the code you mentioned). Switch those out (very easy) and reset the code a long with a oil change and it’ll drive like new.

[@lebronjordan802]

My 2002 crv has p0750 code shift solenoid A, Cel and blinking D drive. Which one is solenoid A ? Should I replace the selonoid or just clean it? ...thanks

[@davidgutierrez8297]

Just replace them both. If ones failing the others not far behind.

[@lebronjordan802]

david gutierrez thanks

[@glasser2819]

expensive guessing...

[@Mrpdids1]

Replace

[@ctopseuge9473]

Is it okay to drive?

[@MrBigal123123]

Problem fixed?

[@glasser2819]

since the shifting valve screens were clean... then it is just like an ATF change alone, right?

[@dan9809]

Please list part #s for gaskets, provide links or official names for the gaskets needed for this process

[@dan9809]

Mine is a 2004 CRV EX, 4 speed automatic transmission and 4 wheel drive

[@Mrpdids1]

28262-PRP-000 Is the gasket for a 2005 - 2006

[@lisacrawford6948]

Do u take out the solenoids our and clean them?

[@dan9809]

2004 CRV sometimes slips between 1&2 gear then shifts really hard into 2nd. I recently did a transmission fluid flush (changing 3 times in a row) but it didn't fix it. It only intermittently shifts hard into 2nd gear. Will this fix it? Please, thank you

[@Mrpdids1]

Check Solenoids and replace or you might need a new transmission

[@dan9809]

@@Mrpdids1 thanks

[@renzrenz3465]

Did you fixed the problem?

[@williammize8270]

My fluid is past due to b change😂😅🤣🌞😳😲🙈d but its still shifting ok

[@aungsoemoe5242]

Honda CRV2002 Shift Malfunction

[@moisesaberjedo5488]

Aaà.aaa.à ..

[@ericmadx3063]

This doesnt work all the time been there do ne that even put new solenoids and nothing

[@danielmilbourn3649]

What was your fix?

[@ronettetyson856]

Hit a deer now the car want shift out of second gear

[@haurahaziq1292]

Did it fix?