Auto Problem

[Bramler]

Has anybody had an issue with the auto in the Euro?
Specifically failing to drive in D and R?
So far the dealer has indicated a torque converter defect.
2006 with 55k. Easy driving.
Is it common?

[crunkman99]

what happens?

[Bramler]

Nothing!
First indication was harsh gear change from 1st to 2nd.
6-8 weeks later I was driving when drive kicked in and out as if i was shifting from N - D - N and so on, until 200m up road there was no drive at all. Inc R and M. Tow was req to service centre.
Lucky for warranty.

[tron07]

how is the ATF?? change it before? good condition?

[Bramler]

I should have.
It hasn't missed a service.
All carried out by Honda.
I makes me wonder however????????

[Bramler]

New transmission fitted today!

[tron07]

nice one....

[hughba]

Gotta love the warranty.

Torque converters are a fairly "low failure" item in most cars (as they're simple, fluid filled, mechanical devices). I think the 5R55x family of Ford trannies may have had converter issues, but that's about all I think!