New listing 9296 honda prelude oem automatic transmission mp1a. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda prelude based on all problems reported for the prelude. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves honda irvine. Honda prelude, as a sports coupe, was produced by the renowned japanese automobile manufacturer honda motor co. Immediately pulled over and got car taken back to dealer where they denied liability. Although the number of manual transmission or stick shift vehicles on the road has decreased dramatically in recent years, from 35. Misaligned fifth shift fork may cause transmission to grind on upshift. The 1998 honda prelude has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Honda prelude owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. An automatic transmission is also available for the standard prelude the type sh is only available with a manual transmission. Transmission gear slipping problems of honda prelude.
Manual transmission 9,000 miles 2001 honda prelude sh, had a previous manual transmission overhaul after driving it for 3 days the manual transmission gave out on the vehicle 3 days later, making loud annoying noises. Transmission problems, specifically slipping from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th are very common on accords manufactured between 1998 and 2004. Ive owned my 1998 honda prelude 5th gen automatic for over 4 years and yes the transmission is not good. Our list of 27 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your honda prelude. Find great deals on ebay for honda prelude transmission and honda prelude manual transmission. The procedure for any honda using an h or f series powertrain w hydraulic clutch is. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. The procedure for any honda using an h or f series powertrain w hydraulic clutch is the same so this. Car has only 60,000 miles and the transmission is failing. The third generation introduced a set of even more agile engines mated to a fivespeed manual or fourspeed automatic transmission. Honda preludes tend to break automatic transmissions a lot, they usually start slipping, ive been in my cousins auto prelude and right around when it started breaking 80 thousand something miles, it would jolt when accelerating, she would usually have to creep a little forward and gently push the gas to avoid this. Manual transmission problems of the 1997 honda prelude.
More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. Honda s older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a manual transmission, with each gear ratio engaged by a separate hydraulic clutch pack. Our list of 10 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 1992 honda prelude. It has been tested and is in good working condition.
I have a 98 honda prelude sh with manual transmission. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 1997 honda prelude when you shop the largest online selection at. Automatic transmission problem of the 1998 honda prelude 35 the key can be taken out of the ignition while the vehicle is not in park. The prelude also benefited from honda s experience with roadsters like the honda s800 and coupe 0. The prelude was the first honda model to offer a power moonroof as standard equipment, which eventually became a prelude trademark. I have a 98 honda prelude sh with manual transmission, 120,000 miles.
When in drive transmission slips going into the final gear. Gear shifting problems in honda prelude with fixya. Transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. Get the best deals on honda manual transmission parts for honda prelude when you shop the largest online selection at. Vehicle specifications 1997 honda prelude honda owners site. Auto trans to manual swap guide honda prelude forum. The vehicle was stopped being manufactured in the year 2001 after it was replaced by the latest version of honda namely the honda integra dc5. This design is also noteworthy because it preserves engine braking by eliminating a sprag between first and second gears. This is a automatic transmission removed from a 93 honda prelude. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Gear shifting problems in honda prelude with automatic transmission only when gearbox is cold hello i have problems with my gearbox. I did some research before purchase so i am aware of the major issues that the 5th gen lude auto has. Other issues include the transmission slipping and failing to engage. This part provides a safe heat and oil resistant connecting line between your oil cooler and transmission.
A forum community dedicated to honda prelude owners and enthusiasts. The 2001 honda prelude has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. On some models the manual transmission fifth gear can grind on upshift due to a. However in s3 mode you can manually switch to s4 and no slip. Recommended oil for transmissions of honda prelude. Includes yearly updates, specifications, road test ratings and trouble spots. Honda accord manual transmission hard to shift in to gears, bad clutch duration. The car was cheap because the previous owner apparently had too many cars and was having financial issues so didnt reregister it in january. Unfortuantley its time to change the clutch on it, and instead of taking it to a mechanic to do it and paying several hundred dollars, i would rather do it myself. Originally this vehicle was trade marked by the auto. The most notable exception was in 2014, when honda decided to forgo an inhouse designed transmission and chose the zf 9hp transmission for their acura tlx v6 model, later extending the offering of the zf transmission to the. The type of automatic transmission fluid that you should put in your 1997 honda prelude varies depending on the transmission.
All of them were much better in manual, but im not aware of particularly high failure rates in previous models. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 honda prelude. Well thats the one with the infamously bad transmission. Browse our top honda prelude manual transmissions products below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest advance auto parts location to get started.
Honda prelude problems find the most common issues based on car owner. Took vehicle to dealer lucas honda for 90000 miles service, no previous problems. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Honda prelude parts and accessories at hondapartsnow. May 08, 2015 i start on converting the honda from automatic to manual by first taking apart my donor car. At the time the vehicle had only 49,000 miles on it. Failure of manual and automatic transmissions may be covered under extended warranty up to 7100,000. The first honda prelude was introduced in 1978 to compete with the toyota celica, nissan silvia and mitsubishi eclipse and designed based on honda accord. Honda manual transmission parts for honda prelude ebay.
Jun 01, 2015 transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. When engine and gearbox are cold the gearshifting is hard and uncomfortable. How to remove transmission honda prelude 9201 youtube. Honda prelude automatic to manual conversion part 1. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 28 prelude models nationwide. The most common transmission problem associated with honda civics is transmission failure. The last car i had with this problem was an 89 honda crx, but the problem didnt start until about 180,000 miles.
Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other automobile manufacturers which often source transmissions from external sources. Manual transmission parts for 1997 honda prelude for sale. Find detailed specifications and information for your 1997 honda prelude. I start on converting the honda from automatic to manual by first taking apart my donor car. The vehicle was making noises which seemed be coming from within the transmission. On some models the manual transmission fifth gear can grind on upshift due to a misaligned fifth shift fork. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a worn clutch that needs to. A 5speed manual transmission is standard on the prelude. View and download honda prelude service manual online. Automatic transmission shift lever positions your honda s transmission has four forward speeds. In fact, i know some gm guys who call it transmission rebuild in a bottle. Troubleshooting honda transmission problems youcanic. After manual transmission fluid change pulled away from the dealer and the first time the car was put into 5th.
Honda prelude h22a manual transmission, axles, shifter linkages, half shaft. Page 37 in any shift position, it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Honda prelude owners have reported 8 problems related to transmission gear slipping under the power train category. The driver took the key out of the ignition while to vehicle was in drive and the vehicle continued to move forward. Manual transmission problems of the 1997 honda prelude three problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1997 honda prelude. The automatic transmission is a new design and is the first honda automatic transmission to be used with a dohc vtec engine in the united states. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2001 honda prelude. In november of last year, i began experiencing transmission problems with my 1998 honda prelude. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Car is beginning to jerk forward when slowing down to a complete stop in traffic or at a stop light. For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting.
Speed manual transmission 5speed manual transmission come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. Complete auto transmissions for honda prelude for sale ebay. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Transmission problem 1987 honda prelude 4 cyl front wheel drive manual unknow miles i want to take a 96 honda motor f22. Yes, its been serviced by a licensed honda dealer since it was born. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as. Automatic transmission problems of honda prelude part 1. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Manual transmission wont go into gear honda prelude forum. Misaligned fifth shift fork may cause transmission to grind on. In this video, i show you how the ac system can cause drivability problems on a honda. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for honda prelude when you shop the largest online.
Manual transmission manual transmission starter flywheel w8 bolts throwout bearing. If you have a shifting problem with your honda manual, check the. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in the 2002, 2006 and 2007 model years. Honda refuses to assist consumers with faulty transmission problems inherent in the vehicles. In fact, the majority of honda owners with transmission problems are saying the torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission. For your honda prelude we have prepared an entire lineup of top quality replacement transmission parts. I know the previous owner, and she was a good driver that never even utilized the vtec, meaning the rpm never went above 5000. Honda prelude standard transmission 1992, aluminum short shifter adapter by weaponr.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 honda prelude based on all problems reported for the 2001 prelude. Honda drivabilityhard shifting problems caused by ac system. Honda prelude questions when i am tryin to shift hard into 2nd it. Oct 04, 2014 2000 honda prelude automatic problem home forums stay dirty lounge service and repair questions answered here 2000 honda prelude automatic problem this topic contains 5 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by ericthecarguy 5 years, 5 months ago. Oct 22, 2009 99 honda prelude transmission problems. Trans will slip out of gear, or not engage when entering freeway, causing a dangerous and life threatening condition. Chop shop honda prelude automatic to manual conversion. Are honda transmission problems common on a 2004 accord.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Honda prelude problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. What transmission problems are common in the honda civic. Auto prelude accord, testing and cleaning the lockup and shift cont solenoid valve a click here for part 22 s. The worst complaints are failure of differential bearings, power train. Avoid rapid acceler ation and have the transmission checked by an authorized honda leaded dealer as soon as possible. Honda prelude misaligned fifth shift fork may cause transmission to grind on upshift 17 reports. Not under warranty all internal engine parts including. After manual transmission fluid change pulled away from the dealer and the first time the car was put into 5th gear the transmission made a loud grind.
The transmission is starting to catch a little as i shift into gear, which i assume means the sychronizers are wearing. Honda prelude manual transmissions advance auto parts. What are the most common problems with manual transmission vehicles. Honda prelude manual transmission 2 honda prelude transmission control solenoid 5 honda prelude transmission filter at 5 honda prelude transmission mount 17 honda prelude transmission oil cooler 9 honda prelude transmission oil cooler hose 1 honda prelude transmission oil pressure switch 1 honda prelude transmission seal 39. This is the first what you should do if you start to have shifting problems with at, hondas have many different transmissions but the main idea is similar. Honda prelude the honda prelude is a 2 door compact sports car that was based on the popular honda accord and has been produced for five generations beginning from its launch in the year 1978 to 2001. Honda prelude problems and complaints 27 issues repairpal. The latest model years of the prelude came out showcasing 16 inch alloy wheels and slight exterior alterations.