how to make the auto tranny work better ^_-

[wlfpck]

I have a 91 accord lx and the auto tranny sux. It's a honda auto tranny. (I know, I know. Get a manual conversion...) Is there anyway to fix this problem that I'm having.

when I make a turn really quick and then step on the gas, the rpm would stay at about 2500 and then jump all the way up to like 4000. Is there anyway to fix this? Someone said to use a tighter spring in the tranny and that I can buy parts at autozone. Is this true?

[93accordexcoupe]

um thats called down shifting, it does that when u step on the gas

[wlfpck]

yeah but its really really slow at it. (Sorry for the confusion there. I didn't know how to word it.)

How do I fix it so it downshifts faster?

[93accordexcoupe]

get your tranny computer tested, its underneath the metal plate where ur passenger's feet go, its the one on the right.

[wlfpck]

no my tcm is fine. There has to be another reason.

[FishyMan]

interesting thread. i like the auto for daily driving, cruizing. i wasn't into the cb7s and was planning to sell mines, i did ocassionals neutral rev drop type of thing, but now i regret it LOL. but mine is good even at 82k, no probs.

anyhow mine has no problems what soever. i plan to flush/drain/refill it with some HONDA OEM ATF. I think the type of fluid you use matters. You should take care of what you have, unless your gonna swap and invest a lot into the car. But for me, I'm happy with what I have.

My 3rd gen 5 speed was good too, it was smooth, and no probs as well.

anyhow i'm not sure what your problem is, if u suspect or feel jolts and jerks when it's shifting hard, or downshifting or whatever then something isn't right.

[wlfpck]

well this guy keeps telling me that the spring isn't tight enough which is why it is not downshifting fast enough. (is this true.) I'm looking for answers along this line.

[FDAccord]

well this guy keeps telling me that the spring isn't tight enough which is why it is not downshifting fast enough. (is this true.) I'm looking for answers along this line.

What spring? You talking about where the throttle cable connects to the tranny?

[93accordexcoupe]

thats the only spring i can think of too, the tranny is controlled by the computer and it is also done by pressure so maybe a sensor is on the fritz or something

[wlfpck]

oh.....this mechanic kept talking about the tranny throw down lever and how it wasn't tight enough....I guess i just made the generalization that it was a spring. I searched Autozone. They have the tranny throw down lever and stuff. should I get these installed. Or do I just need to tighten it in my tranny?????

And i'm 98 % sure my sensors are good.

[93accordexcoupe]

well if they said u need that throw down lever do it, how much is it?

[wlfpck]

autozone sells it for 8.99 and the kick down stud is like 8.99

but who know how much installation is.

[93accordexcoupe]

well the price is right on the parts, but tranny work is a lot. some places charge up to 200 or 300 bucks just to open the tranny up

[wlfpck]

what would the kick down lever do though? plz explain using simple terms. I created a thread for this a while ago but had no idea what you guys were talking about.

[wlfpck]

bump....please. thanks