93 auto cb7 gear kick

[wallofchina]

hi im new on here and i have a question bout my cb7 but its auto but every time the car switches gears it have a kick like someone kicking you in the back or hitting you and this car jux came from my stepfathers friends shop but i dont really trust him but my stepfather says he have a degree but i dont think thats right its been fix by him for 7-8 yrs and never got iit right but this time it runs but with that problem its a ex 93 sedan all i put in there is a intake but i dont think thats y but if you can help tell me wat the problem is then its much appreciated.

[SOHC-FTW]

Are you saying the trans shifts hard?If so check mounts and also the tranny fluid.

[stretch JDM]

try checking the fluid ,also maybe have the fluid changed. burnt fluid has a distinct smell. while changing add some lucas in there and run it for awhile.good luck and keep us posted.

[deevergote]

Hard shifting is a sign of a strong transmission, and our transmissions are known for shifting fairly hard (it has been a source of criticism in the past.)

However, as the mounts wear out, that hard shift is definitely more pronounced. As the fluid gets old, the transmission may also not function as it should. Fluid should be changed every 15-30k miles, depending on how hard the car is driven. People usually keep up with the motor oil, but very few people realize that transmission maintenance is just as important!

Use Honda ATF only. Don't use anything else, even if it says it's good for your transmission.

[GeoffM]

Hard shifting is a sign of a strong transmission, and our transmissions are known for shifting fairly hard (it has been a source of criticism in the past.)

Very relieved to hear this.

I've heard from multiple people that if you let fluid that should be regularly changed sit for too long you're better off leaving it. If you change it you're essentially gambling that the component may fail. Case in point: I changed my original brake fluid and had to replace my master cylinder. Fortunately the only fluid I haven't changed yet is my PS fluid.

[deevergote]

Change it, but don't flush it. A transmission flush will clear away all the gunk that's basically holding things together. But you should DEFINITELY change your fluid if it's old!

[wallofchina]

so should i change the tranny fluid?

[GeoffM]

so should i change the tranny fluid?

I would. Then do it again in a few months. I'm pretty sure the Haynes manual recommends it every 90k

[wallofchina]

thanx and i was reading thread about tcu do i need to worry bout that cuz when i drive normal 1st gear switches 2,500rpm but when it switches to 2nd it switches on 3000rpm any answers?

my car has this plastic smell or some kinda smell to it and it wont go away would that be the smell that my tranny fluid is bad?

should i flush my tranny or keep like that and jux change fluid cuz ive heard some cars dont run right after a flush my question is, is a flush good for 93 accord ex auto?

[92accordcb7ex]

no dont flush it because you well remove the "gunk" thats holding things together and youll risk hurting the tranny so just change the fluid as deev said not flush it.

[SOHC-FTW]

my car has this plastic smell or some kinda smell to it and it wont go away would that be the smell that my tranny fluid is bad?

If it smells like a burnt up amp its likely the TCU has burnt up.Got any D4 blinking lights?Also argee with DEEV on changing the trans fluid but do not flush it.My trans shifts sorta hard but nothing else as i keep driving it it got better as i drive pretty calm now days but when hammered down shifts on point and normal hell its caught 2nd a time or too.Just do what weve said and let us know afterwards if its any better also dont forget to check out the TCU(Located under passenger side kick panel).

[GeoffM]

thanx and i was reading thread about tcu do i need to worry bout that cuz when i drive normal 1st gear switches 2,500rpm but when it switches to 2nd it switches on 3000rpm any answers?

An automatic shifts when it wants. There aren't any set points. If you think it's acting up, you can bridge the diagnostic connector and check for codes.

my car has this plastic smell or some kinda smell to it and it wont go away would that be the smell that my tranny fluid is bad?

Same thing as above, except you'll be looking at the D4 light.

should i flush my tranny or keep like that and jux change fluid cuz ive heard some cars dont run right after a flush my question is, is a flush good for 93 accord ex auto?

Just change the fluid. I thought it was common knowledge that flushing was a bad idea. There are no manufacturers that recommend it.

[wallofchina]

o ok guys thinks for the help but man its a blizzard out cant do nothing til i get to a dry place but work is all cuaght up on me to..

[GeoffM]

o ok guys thinks for the help but man its a blizzard out cant do nothing til i get to a dry place but work is all cuaght up on me to..

Drive to the place to buy it the day of, so that way your fluid will be warm. Do you know where the drain bolt is?

[deevergote]

Make sure you can open the fill hole before you drain the fluid. I've heard of at least one person on here that drained the fluid, and then wasn't able to refill it due to a seized fill bolt!