Hi all, I have a 99 Civic Lx and I'm wondering if anyone has had any problems with their transmission solenoid. And does anyone know where I can get the part for under $180? Any information will help. Thanks

 

TSB Number: 00-012
Date: June 20, 2000
Applies To:
1996-00 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
1997-99 CR-V - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Harsh Shifting Automatic Transmission
(Supersedes 00-012, dated April 4, 2000)
SYMPTOM:
The transmission shifts harshly, or it may stay in first gear. The MIL may be on with DTC P0730 or P0715 stored.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Contamination of the linear solenoid and its associated passages inside the transmission.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
1996-99 Civic - All with A/T (except HX with CVT)
2000 Civic:
� 4-door DX, LX - From VIN 1HGEJ6...YL000001 thru 1HGEJ6...YL019847
� 4-door EX - From VIN 1HGEJ8...YL000001 thru 1HGEJ8...YL020169
� 4-door EX - From VIN 2HGEJ8...YH500001 thru 2HGEJ8...YH522686
� 2-door DX - From VIN 1HGEJ6...YL000001 thru 1HGEJ6...YL025993
� 2-door EX - From VIN 1HGEJ8...YL000001 thru 1HGEJ8...YL026389
� 3-door CX, DX - From VIN 2HGEJ6...YH100001 thru 2HGEJ6...YH1025571997-99 CR-V - All
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Flush the transmission with Genuine Honda ATF, then replace the linear solenoid.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Linear Solenoid Assembly/N 28250-P4R-315, H/C 5317219
*Drain Bolt Washer: P/N 90471-PX4-000, H/C 3300936*
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
You know what I would do? If you car falls inside the affected VIN numbers, I'd try it. If it works you saved yourself the cost of another transmission. If it doesn't work, well you rolled the dice and came up snake eyes.
FIY a Linear Solenoid is $142.55.




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thank you

 

^^ just like he said.. try cleaning it very good...and only use honda auto trannY FLUID..dont use anything else not even the autozone"made"for import shit use only honda fluid or you can get problems of it over reving b4 catching

 

Okay, what is the proper way to clean it? And I'm guessing the only place to get the trany fluid is the dealership?