The FATAL Transmission Saga... | 2nd Gen TL

[@aspecreviews]

My grandparents had an '01 Accord V6. No trans issues at all during the 14 years they owned it.

[@SteffanJohal]

Good ol' reliable

[@tommyjamesandtheshondells4095]

I'm running an 01 cl 3.2 type s. has 193k miles and is still running strong.

[@techismycologne]

The key for the transmissions is to do an AV6 swap, swapping an 07 accord automatic into the 2nd gen TL/CL.

[@kailani112]

Straight swap ? Any modifications for this?

[@Watts378]

@@kailani112 Yes there are a few minor mods that need to be done. Pretty straight forward tho.

[@Jesus.h.g]

@@Watts378 what are the modifications that need to be done ?

[@Jesus.h.g]

Will this swap work even if my car is a 99 with a 4speed?

[@Watts378]

@@Jesus.h.g You have to put both tranny's side by side and swap the warmer/cooler on top, the neutral switch and the 3/4th pressure switch harness. I haven't done it but there is a whole thread in a forum somewhere - you have to search it up as I don't recall the site. I also watch a YT vid on this, just search.

[@aldebaran514.]

I currently have a 2001 CL-S with the acura recalled transmission from the original owner in 2006, so far so good, knocking on wood 😆

[@dentpulla]

You must of really read my comments because you finally are doing this review. I have first hand knowledge about these cars. 1.1999 honda accord coupe v6 2.2001 acura cl type s 31999 acura tl 99 accord torque converter 01 acura cl type s Had the accord torque converter transmission replaced with aftermarket NOT OEM parts with 2 year unlimited mileage. Zero issues after that. 01 acura cl type s rebuilt transmission with 18 month unlimited warranty. Zero issues. Now to the info i never ever knew. My wife 99 acura tl 4 speed zero issues with 279k on dash right now. Dealer maintained with 2 timing belt and water pumps and all maintenance. Those 4 speed with bulletproof with dealer maintenance. My 2003 acura cl type s with timing belt water pump at 125k still going strong. Don't drive that much now with 150k. Those v6 5 speed ,torque converter and transmissions are absolute garbage and that's why acura fell off. They didn't fix the issue and only gave you the exact same parts that failed. So when ppl cry about the 4th gen GRILL..... it wasn't the GRILL it was the history of the transmission issues that scared ppl off not the GRILL

[@SteffanJohal]

So the 4 speed is good, interesting

[@dentpulla]

@@SteffanJohal bulletproof with maintenance. Wife still chugging along as a daily driver

[@markbailey6051]

I just bought a 2000 with 44k miles and like it. Look like new. Carnivore menu Baby!

[@AcuraTlUa5]

Driving one in rush hour traffic in LA currently

[@SteffanJohal]

Heck yeah man!

[@jrmojos11]

I own a 2003 acura tl type s a spec and love this look better then the other gens

[@SteffanJohal]

sweet car!

[@randalceniceros8157]

2002 Type S owner 94kmiles love it

[@rezii.3293]

2003 type s tl 96kmiles, trans has been gone through runs great

[@JayyVQ_]

I had a base model w 250k and trans never gave an issue I now have a type s and so far so well

[@oakwood24]

mt 2g tl type s literally just died yesterday. engine has rod knock at 156,000 miles. so sad to see it go.

[@SteffanJohal]

Damn! I'm sorry man! There's definitely something new and fun on the horizon though.

[@oakwood24]

@@SteffanJohal thanks, hopefully i can get into another j series. loved that sound of the v6 !

[@marcjones744]

Those engines are bulletproof... Maybe the previous owner neglected the maintenance, never did the timing belt, or used regular gas

[@acuraonly]

Thank you for this vid!!!!

[@SteffanJohal]

No problem thank you for watching!

[@GavinBircher-oh1eq]

I got a 03 tl type-s and I love it to death *first car*

[@SteffanJohal]

That's awesome bro

[@iamatlantis1]

its going to break.

[@randalceniceros8157]

02 TL Type trans replaced dealer @ 88k miles 2019 Currently has 92k miles 2024

[@enkadude]

Steffan, you make great content videos. I didn't know this gen TL had tranny problems. I always knew the 2008 gen TL's had tranny issues. I vaguely remember the 1st gen TL.. I'm an Honda/Acura fan at that time but it was not memorable imho.

[@SteffanJohal]

Thanks so much, unfortunately these second gen TLs are really what gave people a lot of scares when it came to Honda auto tranny's at the time.

[@Youshouldsmokeweed]

2nd gens with the 5 speed auto. The 99 nope.

[@Ricys]

own a 3g '04 auto tl, 5 speed auto. heard it's the same faulty one but mine has 218k miles and works fine so far i had it

[@SteffanJohal]

To my knowledge it shouldn't blow up!!

[@Ricys]

@@SteffanJohal woo yea thats good to hear man

[@Justvn4thGenTL]

Those have the same transmission as the 2g. all the way up into 06 then from 07 up they upgraded their auto transmissions

[@Ricys]

@@Justvn4thGenTL yea thats what i had heard so i did preventative maintance and did a trans service aka fluid. only thing is when my car is cold it sounds like a truck and letting off the gas grinds something until it gets warm. from research i seen thats some kind of timing pulley doing it but it only grinds when i let go off the gas mostly. so it feels like a transmission issue. idk i let it warm up and it drives fine 😳

[@Justvn4thGenTL]

@@Ricys just keep babying it if it is the trans you can always get one at a junkyard for cheap. jus try to get a 07-08 one

[@s1lver227]

Mf was not lying about them transmissions i had one it was definitely fun and pretty quick but my transmissions went 👎🏾

[@SteffanJohal]

Kind of how it goes at first yep

[@Elpapatuyodeusa]

How many miles did it go at?

[@Youshouldsmokeweed]

Whenever they come out with something new as they did using the 5 speed auto there will be issues and issues they had until 2007. The 2003 was simply the worst second gen

[@acura2g]

A video on why the 2nd gen TL didn't get the manual transmission the CL got in 2003 would make a good video for your channel. A lot of people get this wrong. It wouldn't fit my channel otherwise I would.

[@SteffanJohal]

That is an interesting idea for sure, thanks I'll keep it in mind.

[@masterkitty]

I have an 03 TL Type S and yeah that transmission absolutely is glass. Thankfully I was able to have it replaced. I love the car, but it's scary to think it could go again in a few years.

[@Youshouldsmokeweed]

2003 was the worst year

[@cpmofficial1184]

Good video my guy

[@SteffanJohal]

Thank you bro!

[@physallis]

got a 03 TL-S near mint love it but that trans just literally started slipping hard on a week ago X_X in the Trans shop right now. X_X. The car only had 125000 km (77671 miles) on it

[@SteffanJohal]

@@physallis swap an accord tranny in 100%

[@randalceniceros8157]

How to fix SRS LIGHT ????

[@diddy2612]

after blowing 2 transmissions because of my supercharger, I swapped in a 3g TL transmission and never had an issue again.

[@SteffanJohal]

legit!

[@bertoortiz7959]

What transmission?? Out of what car and was it plug and play

[@diddy2612]

@@bertoortiz7959 08 or 09 if I remember. Pretty much plug and play

[@Youshouldsmokeweed]

@bertoortiz7959 it's have to be from the 2007 accord. The av6 it's the only one Maybe capable of lasting under any type of boost. The trans from the RL was somewhat beefier aswell.

[@diddy2612]

@@Youshouldsmokeweed I just said a 3g TL. A later model to be exact

[@emmanuelmendez8503]

Currently own one rn got it at 150k miles currently at 184k with no issues

[@ryanmorrow4820]

I have a 01 tl with 180k miles I’ve been ripping on it pretty hard and the transmission is just fine

[@marcjones744]

I wouldnt buy another 2nd gen, although i loved mine... But I dodged a bullet. Had 235k when i sold it and the trans never went out. 10 years later upgraded, uprgraded to a 3rd gen manual... Best car ive owned, even with 225k on the clock

[@SteffanJohal]

Guess you had the indestructible 2g TL

[@chasedixon-q1e]

I love my aspec type S

[@SteffanJohal]

Sick car!

[@Gettin_To_It_Tech]

What transmission is compatible to swap the faulty one with ?

[@SteffanJohal]

7th Gen accord auto tranny

[@marcjones744]

Wouldnt buy another second gen but if u frequently change the trans fluid, u can probably extend the life...

[@jdmjedi777]

Just made 245whp on my 99 2g TL with a 4 speed auto. Just waiting for it to say goodbye so I can swap in a 6 speed manual from a honda accord or 3rd gen TL.

[@SteffanJohal]

And that's on a j32a1??

[@jdmjedi777]

@SteffanJohal yup! Got the dyno sheet on my j series camshaft install video. Played with timing a bit since then and gained a bit or torque and a Broader power curve.

[@SteffanJohal]

@@jdmjedi777 very impressive I'll have to check out the vids 🙌🏽

[@jdmjedi777]

@SteffanJohal Thank you, man. BTW, I really enjoyed your video!! Keep up the great work! Just subscribed btw

[@SteffanJohal]

@@jdmjedi777 thanks, I sauced you a sub as well!

[@jesusvillarreal333]

J32a2 is amazing

[@SteffanJohal]

AGREED

[@acollins9277]

I had two, both needed transmissions…. Type-S

[@SteffanJohal]

Yeah very typical for sure

[@ericcasanova]

Still drive mine 03 with 250000 and i have a 04 mt

[@SteffanJohal]

Sick lineup!

[@zaviermayo272]

I bought a 2001 CL back in September. When I bought it the fuel pump was dying so I had to replace it. It also had an emissions code that I don’t care enough to fix and it occasionally gets a multiple misfire code. After around 1,500 miles of ownership, the transmission began slipping and eventually 3rd gear just stopped engaging when the transmission was warm. I opted to replace the transmission with one from an 06 Accord doing most of the work myself. Only 500 miles with the ‘new’ transmission and it looks like 2nd gear is slipping. The car just runs and drives like shit and it’s becoming a money pit. In addition to all this, the engine burns oil and the car is basically a smoke machine for anyone behind it. I don’t think it’s very reasonable to swap the engine and rebuild the transmission so I will probably get rid of it. It breaks my heart but the car is a piece of shit. If anyone wants to convince me to keep it, feel free. Otherwise, what should I get? I was considering an 07/08 Acura TL or an 08 Accord because they have the newer 5-speeds.

[@SteffanJohal]

Both of those are great options. I am surprised by that accord transmission not working, I have a 01 cl with an accord trans and it has over 400k km on it, no issues since the trans was replaced. I think it's possible you just got very unlucky unfortunately.

[@Celioh76oh]

Got one and lemme tell you hard to find parts for this 💩📦

[@SteffanJohal]

A lot of stuff is discontinued I'd assume

[@kedrickstahley8247]

I have 1

[@SteffanJohal]

So sick

[@oreally8605]

The splatter sound effect is irritating 😮 Thumbs down

[@SteffanJohal]

All love

[@myrebuildkia6338]

Chevy got the worst omg 4speed

[@SteffanJohal]

Luckily, have never experienced this..

[@myrebuildkia6338]

@@SteffanJohal I did plenty of time but love the body tho