How I Drove My 2001 Honda Odyssey with a Bad Transmission - EricTheCarGuy

[@johnferguson7235]

Shifting manually forces the solenoids to move and forces fluid through the various passages and check valves. It can bring a transmission back to life if you have changed the fluid after the transmission had been neglected and the service interval exceeded. It's worth a try because sometimes it works.

[@genesdx]

FYI its rarely a clutch pack.... its always the pressure regulator valves being stuck due to poor maintenance. Probably slams in reverse too? ERIC.... i can bet your lock-up, shift and linear solenoids filters are clogged for this transmission. Clean them and i bet it will start shifting like normal. If its cleaned and still having problems, take it apart and polish the valve bores and replace all clutch packs for a successful rebuild

[@Yophillips3272]

Thats how my impala was till it finally went out about a block away from my house, but it still had reverse so I drove it backwards home.

[@MichaelGedies]

+Toad Phillips lmao that's unfortunate but very fortunate considering your proximity to your house at the time, what year was the pala?

[@VinylToVideo]

What was the symptoms of the transmission going out? Was it a 3800 engine? I have a '99 Grand Prix GT 3.8 and the transmission is doing funny things once in a while; slipping for a slight second and periodically shifting at weird times or the engine is revving higher than it seems it should maybe because it didn't shift. I think some of the teeth in the gears have worn away. 173,000 miles.

[@cyansloth1763]

I like your determination!

[@grodrigu2325]

Mine has 226k and it just started. I have been blessed. I'm kinda afraid now I drive it everyday on the highway. Lord protect me and help me!

[@tony546578]

I got the same problem i pay 1400 to fix it and after 11 months start problems again damn

[@Amoney1109]

It's better to rebuild it

[@realnapster1522]

Replace or rebuild.

[@Dwilsonmusic145]

What he said about going through the gears manually like he did is absolutely true. My dad has a 97 civic Auto transmission and he likes to try and shift the gears himself sometimes because the transmission going up hills and stuff is not responsive sometimes. Plus my dad is a manual transmission kinda guy anyway. I was going home with him and exactly what ETCG said happened the transmission locked up and we came to a complete unexpected emergency stop from about 35 mph. SO BE CAREFUL!!!!

[@gtstwincam]

This reminds me of bringing my car to a mechanic complaining about a problem and when we test drive it, it doesn’t do it. Lol

[@matrixmaster2233]

Honda needs to do a better job on making their transmissions more reliable.

[@jmoore4788]

Reliable? These transmissions are known to go 300K while broken. That's pretty reliable. Just the same, it's annoying because you know you can't tow and you can't let someone else drive the car.

[@SWRadioConcepts]

My two hondas, a 1988 Acura Legend and a 1992 Honda Accord (170K & 150K miles, respectively) are still shifting perfect. Did they get worse in later models?

[@austinbenesh1193]

Agreed; really the weak link in otherwise solid vehicles.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Matrixmaster 22 they had oil jet cooler kit for low mileage transmissions to keep it cooler. Ones that had alot got the Updated Transmission similar to what 05 & current V6 models have.

[@kman-mi7su]

@@SWRadioConcepts Yes, they did and now they are know for weak transmissions.

[@richu27]

You are actually right about the seating position. I have driven plenty of vans and pickup different clutch stiffness (hard and soft). And that time I was able to feel those stiff very well. But recently I bought a car which has the hardest clutch ever but because of its seating position I haven't felt any pain even in traffic. Driving those vans and pickups after driving the car made me realize the difference in the clutch stiffness.

[@junksmasher777]

Had this problem with mine 3 days after I got it with 187.000 miles, I removed the solenoids on top of the transmission and replaced the gaskets and cleaned and flush the transmission 3 times and I haven't had a problem out of it since I'm now at 243.0000 miles with out any TCS light or check engine light and she has plenty of power left. 2001 model

[@Psilolysergicamine]

Good information... for those who haven't paid for a new transmission. I say try it out. However, I had to drive on the highway so I really needed the replacement. Keep up the great videos .

[@profilelow100]

Eric is a fantastic mechanic. My 01 Odyssey had transmission problems and the check engine light was on. It failed the emissions test. Check engine light code: P0401 EGR valve problem. Other problems can also cause the Transmission to slip. If the check engine light is on, and has an error code of P0401 fix that first.

[@mrh22a]

this video brought up some good memories of which when i had a 96 honda oddysey, gearbox was playing up, same as it did with this vehicle, went to let out the old oil, added some luca's transmission fix additive and some dex 3 and car is still running 3 years later (new owner) its worth a try i guess,spend 17 bux on a bottle of additives and see if it works for your car, if it doesn't, then get ready to open your wallet and get the credit card ready

[@usa06109]

Try inspecting and cleaning the small screens that are located in line and under the shift solenoids. Two on top and 2 on the front of the transmission. You may need to remove the starter to access one of the ones on the front. If you find clogging you may have solved your erratic, clunking or non shifting tranny problems. As this video evidences its probably not the clutch packs, its more likely that the fluid redirected by the shift solenoids can't do its job because clogged screens are blocking it.

[@jmoore4788]

The screens got plugged by clutchpack material. There is no way around a cracked clutch drum. You also, cannot get a replacement part. If someone sells a rebuilt transmission there is no way of knowing the drum is bad until the transmission proves itself.

[@menuly]

This solved my second shifting problem. Removed the 6 bolts holding the 2 solenoids down on top of the trans, cleaned the 3 silver tubes with screens out, and put an external filter and has being going fine ever since.

[@cgrscott]

When my Odyssey's transmission started to fail in 2008, with a 144,000 miles, it ran fine everyday as long as I drove it under a half an hour. If I drove it four 40 minutes, it would start to act up. This gave me a month and a half to financially prepare for a transmission replacement, while still driving the car. Then, with the 2008 Bush/Pelosi tax rebate, I had $1,800 to put towards a Genuine Honda Rebuild Transmission, done at the dealership. I have 220k on the van now. I change the transmission fluid twice a year because the vehicle only lets me drain and replace three of the nine quarts of fluid, with each transmission fluid change. Thanks for producing and sharing your video.

[@lincolnjasper7936]

***** totally ...

[@Tjbensinnington]

This is exactly what im doing with mine, but in fact i changed the fluid and i manually shifted it for a while. I used lucas stop slip, now, once its warmed up, it actually works the best its worked. I have a transmission but but looking forward to replacing it

[@Nerd13010]

Heh, we had an old van at one point, we got off a friend for cheap, always had a strange downshift, but shifted up fine, and we found out after 100K miles when we did the engine and it had a weird sake driving down the road, and carried it to have the shake fixed, that the 2nd gear had apparently fallen off, and had been for 2/3 of the van's life.

[@korbenelements]

Thanks for the video Eric and dont mind the negative comments you receive. They just dont understand that your doing this on your own time and not getting paid for it. You're just trying to help someone that may be have the same problems with their vehicle.

[@cmprincipe5]

Hi Eric, my 2000 Odyssey is at 260K with the same transmission. Yes, the clutches at 2nd gear are worn out and it has to be nursed. We drive it very carefully in town and even my sons have been trained to use it. It is at the end of use and heading for donation this Summer. I've consulted with a local very reputable Honda transmission expert, small business, and he points out that ATF change at 30K is key. The Honda design has a network of filters along the network of the fluid path, flushing is not an option. The ATF coolant loop was installed at 30K, with the towing hitch, which is one of the reasons this transmission has lasted this long. Careful monitoring and change of the ATF is another reason. Thanks for your safety tip.

[@Amoney1109]

Caleb Principe I gotta say you did a tremendous job holy macro Because let me tell you something I personally drive a Honda Odyssey as a taxi they are so good you just basically gotta take care of a really really good

[@wjrowles]

That's a miracle. I am beating you though at 285K, but wait- that's after 5 transmissions.

[@Amoney1109]

John Rowles Mines is 317k 1 transmission

[@mixedboi]

best mechanic ive ever seen keep it up Eric

[@abukhaleelalhassan5963]

I have odyssey 2001 and use it for many long journey until now its working with me so good .

[@salinasdoubledutch]

Eric, I've been driving my automatic 2001 odyseey for a month and a half now with a semifunctional transmission without any major problems using the technique you suggested. Thank you

[@abelspicy82]

Karen Green-Gray And you’ve been driving in the highway to I got a Honda accord 2001 cent engine same transmission with that problem

[@RealDarkFilm]

Honda had the well known recall on those crappy transmissions in basically every Honda made around that time period. Luckily Honda replaced mine in my 2001 accord right before the recall was over

[@lucyfoster4082]

This happened with my 2006 Odyssey. I had transmission rebuilt and was given a two year warranty on the rebuild. Guess my questions would be: 1. Is there any recourse from Honda, if this is a known problem (I think there was a recall but not for 2006?) and 2. Now 1 1/2 years into my two year warranty--since the rebuild, it never felt the same as before, but worked. Should I expect the transmission to fail again shortly after the end of the warranty? Hard to trust any car again after this happened--have tiny touch of PTSD from its failing on the road. Also, all the moms I know still think Odyssey is oh so reliable, nothing I say can persuade them otherwise--why isnt this problem more generally known, and what other makers do we need to look out for with this issue?

[@Dwilsonmusic145]

It isn't that bad the car shifts smooth as butter in D4 (4 speed auto) but it really doesn't seem to like surprises like that. I'm not worried about that locking up on me at all since i never take it out of regular drive while moving. It is so true what he is saying though. Its not a good idea to do for a long period of time but it will make it to the repair shop if you need.

[@johnnybones312]

I remember the good old days blasting out Odyssey transmissions because nobody else but me and two guys liked to do them.

[@errhka]

The problem with the Odyssey was that the computer for shifting was calibrated wrong - our Odyssey's transmission blew up on us twice ($7000+ to repair). They ended up changing the computer and now its been running for years without a single problem.

[@cameronnielsen6483]

@Errhka This sounds very interesting and I wouldn't be surprised. Was this a dealership or an outside shop that did this?

[@eksine]

Just fyi, the reason his transmission failed was not because of clutches, it was because he had stuck valves. Most likely in the accumulator or valve bodies. They get stuck and trans is unable to shift. Get a Bench Buddy kit, ream out the bores for every valve stuck, do not forget to replace the oil filter and rubber o rings. Drill the line to converter charge or buy the sonnax valve

[@mds2465]

honestly after everything you've done to try and fix this problem, I would recommend just replacing the transmission or the car. I mean if you plan on keeping the car there's really not much more you can do with this transmission.

[@vikingchild8678]

I got an 03 Odyssey with 199K, when the temp goes up to normal operating temp third slipped, code came up for lock up converter. That progressively got worse and worse. A good transmission guy told me that linear C is the bad solenoid. So, I had first changed out the two bottom on/off solenoids by starter, then played with a severely worn Neutral Safety Switch and finally changed the linear C. Barely moves now. P0740. Going to order a TPS and new NSS, which was worn and I probably screwed up. What are your thoughts?

[@mtsanchez27]

What was the issue?

[@xxorubyoxx]

I got one with 224k miles 2nd rebuilt transmission runs like a champ.

[@hanky97007]

Sounds like a job. Good Luck. Dodge A604 transmissions can be a headache too. Damn minivans.

[@knurlgnar24]

Learning is good. I started out knowing very little and I still remember most of it. Most people aren't clumsy enough to downshift into R by accident like I did once and find out... With the engine stalled I lost my power steering on a twisty mountain road :0 I've never tried P while driving (Park that is) but I have shifted into P before the vehicle came to a complete stop before when I was in a hurry, and I wouldn't recommend it!!

[@desertfox2020]

I thought so too. I'd assume anything with a computer would be safe. For example, I believe that on any vehicle with a computer, if you shift into reverse or park at more than 10 mph, it stays in neutral and lights up the dashboard like a christmas tree, but nothing breaks. I wonder what would happen to an older one.

[@seairescue]

My 2003 pilot has 216k miles. I bypassed the poor excuse for a heat exchanger that runs through the bottom of the radiator and installed a dedicated external transmission fluid cooler. Car still runs as good as the day it was new. Change trans fluids about every 20k miles. The DA's at Honda need to hire some American engineers to help them save face since they know little about thermodynamics.

[@toothpicdinosaur3777]

Us sold honda's are built in canada for the most part and i believe they are the ones failing.

[@realnapster1522]

Whole problem is because of American honda. Japanese Hondas are great.

[@suggesttwo]

Change fluid and filter first at the first sign of trouble. (Sludge in the valve body) I used to have a 1993 Vic with an AODE and it shuddered and slipped during the 2-3 shift. I used to put WYNN's ANTI-SHUDDER in the fluid and this made it go away for about a year but alas they stopped selling it. I would accelerate to whatever speed I wanted to go in by pushing hard on the gas pedal and lifting my foot to force a fast easy 2-3 shift and set the cruise. this worked for 7 years until I got rid of it again with some GUNK TRANS-MEDIC. It worked once for a year also. once the frame broke on the vic I purchased a 1994 T-bird with the same engine and 4W70 trans. It also had slipping issues. So I dropped the trans out of the vic and took it apart to see what the problem was. there was a substance that looked like mayonnaise in the valve body. everything else looked perfect. So I bought a 1Liter bottle of the GUNK TRANS-MEDIC and 10L of ATF and I drained the pan and the converter. Then I changed the filter refilled the trans. No more slipping.

[@eightclicknine]

Used to shift my maxima like this whenever the trans was being iffy. Changed the fluid, and it shifted like butter afterwards.

[@filmaker256]

I don't know Eric , that van drove pretty good for a bad transmission .

[@Sageandgold]

Those are my thoughts

[@JOEGGGJOE]

Any recommendations for a P0740 code? My dads 2003 Odyssey won’t pass inspection. Was told from a few mechanics the trans is shot. It one shifts hard from 1st to 2nd. Saw some videos lately. The videos are say to change solenoids. Think this will solve the problem? I know that’s a loaded question.

[@milwaukeebiker]

Obviously if it works sometimes that would or should have given you a clue as to it not being a problem with worn clutches. Worn off clutch material will not reappear at times to engage and then disappear and not engage. Therefore you need a scan tool that will tell you if the shift solenoids are getting the right signal from the TCM at the right time and if they are then it would most likely be a shift solenoid or solenoid circuit / fluid flow issue. Fairly elementary electronically shifted auto trans diagnostics. .

[@milwaukeebiker]

I don't doubt that it may have needed 2nd gear clutches, but what usually happens is the clutch material ends up in the solenoid screens. And that is the only thing good about Hondas is that the shift solenoids/screens are external.

[@keefewatson9555]

I know for my 2004 Odyssey (which is the same V6 paired with a very similar 5 speed with the same problems) driving in 1st or 2nd uses only the respective gear. Driving in D3 uses 1-3, and driving in D uses 1-5. So, it's not necessary to start in 1. Start in 2 from a stop (sure, the acceleration won't be the same) and then ease into D3 when it's time, and only when you'll actually be needing 3rd gear (as in, you are accelerating and not just going 25mph). I do this on a cold engine to avoid the hard shifts which seem to be burdensome on the car. And, I don't shift into R on a cold engine since it tends to "clunk." These are all precautionary measures I take to make it last -- it has never slipped or failed. 159,000 miles and ATF changed every 15,000 since 100,000.

[@keefewatson9555]

Seriously, start in 2nd gear. Without dealing with engine speed and wheel speed, it should start in 2nd gear just find unless 2nd is totally shredded.

[@eksine]

Just fyi, the reason his transmission failed was not because of clutches, it was because he had stuck valves. Most likely in the accumulator or valve bodies. They get stuck and trans is unable to shift. Get a Bench Buddy kit, ream out the bores for every valve stuck, do not forget to replace the oil filter and rubber o rings. Drill the line to converter charge or buy the sonnax valve

[@mosesm7428]

After the car cools down, transmission will shift normally until it heats up, 2005 and up transmissions are better and last about 240K miles, my 2005 van about 400k miles on it lots of towing, Texas heat and stop and go traffic, same engine, 2nd transmission and countless engine mounts. That is why a transmission cooler is critical for hot climate and honda cars, I install them on any honda I buy from now on.

[@Glockenator]

I wasn't talking about spraying. I use a mix of injector cleaner and gas (1:4 ratio) and a little sponge or toothbrush. Whatever though, at least you figured out that it was the idle air valve.

[@zoneb609]

Oh Eric... you still haven't lost the essence!

[@theoc634]

ericthecarguy.. I live out here in California and the weather is pretty hot right now. I have a 2000 honda odyssey and I was driving thru the canyon and the transmission started to slip so I pulled over and let the car cool down for 30 minutes and it started to run normal. should I change the fluid in the trans maybe it started to slip because it's old or what should you recommend

[@CharlesP2009]

Automatics are just a nice convenience. I know how to drive manual, and it's advantageous at times, but in stop-and-go traffic (which is what I experience 80% of the miles I drive) a manual is a pain in the neck. And these days with CVTs and new automatics with 6 gears or more the fuel economy is actually better than a manual.

[@Lycras]

Well so the clutches where good afterall. I would go for solenoids or connections to them from electronic module. Sometimes works,sometimes doesn't seems like electrical problem with solenoids. Scan them for abnormal resistance or inductance if you have the gear for that. I think you need to replace 2nd gear solenoid or electrical connection or maybe the electronic module. The EM can be fixed but without schematic,hard thing to do even using logic analyser.

[@shepd3]

More complicated, and the fuel efficiency benefit is around 15%. When gas prices are low, as they are in the US, people don't worry about 15% better fuel economy. Also, almost all the intersections in North America are either 4-way stops or traffic lights. Those are the most difficult situations (especially with a hill) for a manual transmission. Most intersections in the UK are roundabouts, which, when not too busy, allow you to just slow down instead of stop dead.

[@MrNorsewise]

E- man! You're the man. I have a 2000 odyssey and my situation is no 4th. When I stay out in 4 or will take me up to 4 and sometimes hold but mostly it doesn't. The times that it does I find myself around 40mph with no power and I look down and see just as I start to hear the revving at about 7 grand doh! My question I'd in third gear I'm going about 75 to 80 mph at about 3000 to 32-3300 RPMs. Didn't get the owner's manual so I'm not sure how safe these revs are to be operating at these rates. I'm using a synthetic oil high grade Castro l. It's got 142 on it just like yours. Am I pushing it. Thanks keeping my fingers clean for now. 🤔

[@jamesconners8788]

I have this exact problem in my 2004 odyssey. At about 1500 rpm it boogs out and then I race it up to 4500 rpm I drop it down and sometimes it boogs again then it goes into gear when it gets to 2500 rpm.

[@voltarsystems]

Dman, thought you were doing something new. You did the same thing i did. All lot of fun.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

Bullshit, my 2001 Honda Odyssey has over 312k miles on it and it still runs tip top. And that's not highway miles either, it's stop and go miles.

[@Fifthcell]

Beast6228 well not every Odyssey has this issue...

[@axemanners6643]

Dumbass, you just had a good one. Odysseys are one of the worse vehicles ever made.

[@hankhill5860]

perhaps the shifting solenoid are sticking I know they are known for that, and why not replacing the torque convert

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Thank you. I read some information that cleaning out the 2nd gear solenoid can greatly improve the shifting. Mine is shifting hard in the second and third. It's the solenoid under the battery driver's side. Has two very small filters. What's your thoughts on that. Thank you

[@webslinger2011]

Scania trucks have what they call a crawler gear. Basically, you can still drive like it's on first gear. Some have semi-auto transmission as well.

[@BernonCars]

Yup. As much as I love Odyssey's and Honda, the 2nd gen Ody transmissions are shit.

[@cameronnielsen6483]

@Bernie by '2nd gen' do you mean 98-2003? or 2004+?

[@linksauce_1]

I believe the OP means '98-'03. I'm on my 3rd transmission in my 2001 Odyssey.

[@MrSUPERALAN420]

Darn my transmission 2003 Honda oddesey might be transmission solenoid

[@ranmacman]

I have 170k miles on our 2003 Odyssey with original transmission. I've done 3 complete tranny flushes and inline filter changes (@45k, 90k and 135k) and am hoping this is the secret to long life. Fingers crossed!!

[@denverdanoreno]

I'm on my 5th, 268k, last one...everything except for left pannel door works. The problem with trans. is not a big enough cooling system and a serviceable trans oil filter.

[@JimmaayN]

When did I say you couldn't drive in the city. I drove a standard in the city for years but recently I got a luxury automatic and I can see why it deprecates the standard transmission. Driving in the city is just as easy as a pedal being pushed down. You can do things the hard way or the easy way. Just because you want to save time doesn't mean you're lazy.

[@grantsmith3295]

Hey Eric, what transmission kit did you get for this problem. What did you mean by doing it right this time? (Saw the inside my odyssey Trans video).

[@EPHONIC]

@EricTheCarGuy I have heard that replacing the transmission entirely will result in another damaged transmission due to the engine (on my 2003 for example) being too powerful and essentially mismatched to the original or even replacement ones. Is this true? Any clues?

[@TortureBot]

Lol! Used to shift my old Chevrolet Chevette that way years ago, not because the AT was flaky, but because I could keep it in lower gears longer for better takeoff. Mind you, I was a kid, lol.

[@Glockenator]

I agree. If I could, I would never drive an auto. But sometimes you don't have a choice to drive one.

[@EhnsomnyakRamoth]

I drove an Accord like this for quite a while, I also don't advice doing this, but sometimes you do what you gotta do.

[@drumdude46]

Eric...question for you. just had a transmission cooler installed. it appears the tech...mounted the thing between the Radiator, and the AC Condenser. In other words...not 'In front' of those components...facing the open air. i am gobsmacked. is this still going to work? i would think if it's up against the radiator...it will only gather heat from that component, thus defeating the entire purpose. any help here? thank you

[@dougn2350]

Lots of early 2000s Odesseys on AutoTrader under $3000. Not any Toyota Siennas

[@bradleymeyer9775]

That’s a second generation Honda Odyssey (1999-2004). My parents had a 2004 Honda Odyssey, I don’t remember it having transmission issues. In 2002, Honda added a 5 speed, I heard that tho use can have issues but the one we had never had issues as far as I know.

[@Seek54648]

I'm not sure if you have fixed tho issue or not but none has been doing the same thing. there are several things you can do to resolve this. the trans shift solenoid has three screens in it that tend to get dirty and not let fluid through. Pull the solenoid and clean them. Or there is a each dude that is related to the tcs if that is blown replace it. If those fail then Its usually the solenoid itself. the solenoid is around $340 but worth it. If all else fails then the damage has already been done and the trans will need rebuilt like you stated. By I would start with those. This was a big issue with the honda trans and and easy fix without a rebuild if you catch it early. I k ow this video is old but maybe some one will see this that is having this issue and it will save them a headache and a pricey and unnecessary repair.

[@profilelow100]

After causing an accident because my vehicle stalled while making a left turn and replacing the Trans, which didn't fix the problem, I did more research, and found that the EGR port on the intake manifold and engine block needed to be cleaned because of carbon build up. I used carburetor cleaner to clean these areas. Put the manifold back on and reset the check engine light. Problem fixed. Several people on you tube have posted how to fixes for this problem.

[@ACDC4LIFE]

I currently have 290k on my 1999 Honda Odyssey Ex & YES it’s the original transmission 😅

[@rollzolo]

I've a feeling you babied her. No sudden stops/acceleration. Mine is 150,000 plus.

[@ricandbinggomez363]

Eric, my 2006 Ody, when I put it on drive, after 10 seconds it will just rev like its on Neutral: it wont move forward?

[@TDO2113]

The j30 v6 engines all around the 00-01 had this problem.. Honda knew and replaced the transmission for free and solved the problem

[@ogbedayebenjamin]

Hi pls what will happen when, I rebuild my transmission gearbox, and on known to me, my lever was on neutral, while I mounted,

[@eliw4232]

In the case of a fairly healthy auto transmission, is it harmful to the transmission to shift like this? I sometimes do it for fun, or occasionally to accelerate a little faster. (My car shifts at about 4500-5000 RPM regardless of throttle position, despite a 6500 RPM redline.)

[@mukhi65]

Hello Eric, I have 2002 Honda Odyssey exl with 200,000 Miles on it. Today i saw TCS light on with my Drive indicator flashing. I have pulled out some codes P0700, P0705, P0706,P0740 and P0780. Do you have any idea?

[@rodneysmith247]

I have an 04 odyssey and the transmission in around 02 were recalled and a transmission fluid line was installed over the fluid fill bolt which get fluid to the problematic 2nd gear that sits up higherger and help stop breakdowns. With poor service the filters become more clogged and limits fluid flow=heat and your transmission is on its way out. Dirty clogged shift solenoids is also a major no no.

[@angelofthewest1]

Hey Eric im trying to install an external transmission cooler for a 2000 Honda Odyssey the problem I have is knowing which cooler line at the bottom of the radiator is the return line. can you help please?

[@simonliang4380]

Thank you. It help me drive my car around.

[@pastmasterdan4080]

Here’s what I got out of your video, Don’t Buy A Honda! Ever! Bad design, bad implementation, bad service record. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@michaeltucker8645]

I got 1 sitting in my drive way right now same issue. Where did you buy the rebuild kit for yours? I've never rebuild a transmission before I have many many motors of all sizes even v10 n 12s and damn northstar 🤬. Wondering since I have much experience in pretty much all aspects of vehicle repair. Besides just replacing one and filter and fluid flushes etc how difficult is the rebuild? Also where you got your Honda ATF or what you used instead. It's only has 95k on it damn shame it just sitting there rotting away I only paid 1500 for it. Everything else works as it should

[@MYSELF-US]

Thank you for helping with your advice Eric...

[@hemigod2]

Hi Eric , I am puzzled. I now have a 2005 Acura MDX bdka transmission. The pump for pushing the tranny fluid isn’t working. What’s wrong do you think ? I was trying to give a flush and no go. What’s wrong ?

[@whiskey5jda]

Looking forward to another Honda transmission video.

[@iswizz559]

Nice video, How do u shift gears? Do u just shift or u gotta let go of the gas on a automatic transmission?

[@opl500]

A honda with a bad transmission? shocking.

[@WannabeGearHead]

I've noticed you seem to like Japanese cars. Good man!!!

[@kevinkobayashi]

since you had a bad transmission, did you buy an all new transmission,and are you back on the road again? by the way, how many in total with the bad transmission before you were on the side of the road?

[@rabbitgomez3526]

I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey with 183000 miles on it would you recommend a transmission drain with transmission filter change....

[@Wedoitalltohelp]

Would you be so kind to answer me a question. I have a 2004 Saturn Vue that comes with a Honda 3.5 engine. My issue is that when the car is doing somewhere 30-40 MPH, if I am easy on the gas, you can feel a vibration on the transmission, Only when easy on the gas. If I do step on the gas hard, then I don't feel that vibration. at times I have felted at higher speeds but no as bad as when doing 3-40. I think this one of those they used on the Odyssey before 2005 that I hear had problems. Any idea what can cause that vibration? feels as if something is loose and there is jello in there... LOL. That is the feeling.. Can you help me?

[@joecampbell507]

nice to keep the static in the car behaving in there! love the videos

[@mititeimaricei]

2003 oddy bought used at 105 Kmil with exactly the same problem. I've found A SIMPLE TRICK to drive it and put 30,000 more miles on it. WHILE YOU DRIVING, JUST TOUCH THE BREAKS A LITTLE FOR SAFETY, SHIFT IT IN NEUTRAL (N) FOR 2-3 SECONDS THEN BACK TO DRIVE (D) POSITION. My transmition never slept on the highway yet at any speed. It only happens when i"m turning sharp to the RIGHT (never to the LEFT) at low speeds, typically after an intersection or if I have to do a SHORT LEFT THEN RIGHT. So, is something that moves from it's place in that sharp turns or, the trans-fluid not absorbed for shifting correctly. Please let me know what can be the actual cause. Thanks.

[@bleddyn1]

Meh, it's always good to have more than one perspective on how to do a job. Get all the information that you can, then approach a problem.

[@richardmann3396]

My 2003 works fine for a minute or two then seems like it's in neutral. I think they call it a false neutral. I wish the hell I could figure it out! I'm guessing it's a solenoid. But which one?

[@jasonfarrar2246]

Hey guy's I have a question...my 2005 honda odessey is revving up to about 4000rpm before shifting and then when it shifts it shifts hard any ideas??

[@CharlesP2009]

Well I didn't mean kill as in ruin the engine, but to stall it. The front wheels locking up is definitely a dangerous situation! I've read that the repairs on those troublesome transmissions only buy you another 40,000 miles or so. Might be time to consider another vehicle!

[@carlosavalos4900]

i bought a 1999 Pontiac trans am about 3 weeks ago,guy said transmission went out,but it goes to 1st and 2nd gear fine but doesn't go into 3th gear,just keeps going too higher rpm in 2nd gear,maybe vss or transmission filter? when i check the transmission fluid it had nothing in it,put some transmission fluid and test drove it and still had same problem,it has a broken shift linkage, so i just have sum zip ties and sum wires for now but will that cause the problem too if the shift linkage is broken??

[@christophergonzalez4834]

Eric i have a question man. I also have a Honda Odyssey 02 and i can feel the transmission shift every time. We just had it rebuilt but it still does the same. What can i do?

[@desertfox2020]

Well he wants to fix it because its a project and a challenge. Besides, the way Odysseys go through transmissions I'd be surprised if any salvage yard ones were even as good as this one is, let alone fully operational.

[@arvbergstedt3303]

Honda definitely lacking in transmission design. No pan. No filter.

[@bleddyn1]

Hey Eric, do you ever watch Scotty Kilmers videos? I'm subscribed to the both of you, both have very down to earth explanations for problems. Keep up the great work!

[@jasonhipkins]

I had problems with my trans on 2000 Odyssey and a place rebuilt it and told me there was no external filter for the transmission and told me I would have to bring it back every 15,000 and they would have to change and internal filter, inside the trans case. At 10,000 after the rebuilt it failed. I had to turn off the key and wait for 1-2mins and then start back up and go. Finally traded it.

[@deejay019]

I bought a Honda Civic 2002. But i realize that when i drive the car it takes a bit more time to change the gear while comparing with other automatic cars. Can you please tell me what would be the reason for this? to change the gear i have race the car a bit more.

[@brianmcgrath4985]

My 2003 jumps out of gear in second to neutral ,depending on my speed and circumstances i will most likely shift into 2nd then 3rd to D,or at times from second to D .I've become accustomed to it ,even though it can happen 3 time a day to at times a week or 2 and no slip.Replaced the high pressure Pwr steering line the last week $157+tax(Ripped off half of the bumper bringing it up the ramps lol)Mechanic wire to the rescue! Next is the lower front LF ball joint .Eric can i replace just the ball joint or do i have to replace the entire control arm ??? from the research i have came across seems like i have to replace the whole arm but with a press is it possible or worth the time and savings $$$.

[@stewardsproductions]

Hey Eric thanks for posting this video. I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L with the 3.5 i-V-TECH motor and I have close to 200,000 miles on it. I have been changing my Transmission fluid every 30K miles. But I'm scared that this might happen to me. Have you seen the 2005 Odyssey Transmission with issues when kept up all the maintenance ?

[@lucyfoster4082]

My 2006 Odyssey had a premature transmission death, so the problem wasn't solved as of then.