Slipping trans on Legend.

**pony-65** · 31-10-2006 08:52 PM

I got a 1989 Honda Legend 2.7 V6. I have a major problem with the trans slipping. It doesnt slip in 1st, but slips in 2nd, 3rd and 4th and also reverse.
Most of the Honda guys in Adelaide just tell me its stuffed and ive got prices between 2 and 6 grand to fix. Anyone out there got any ideas or tips on what it could be and I have mates with some mechanical knowledge but not directly with Hondas and dont wanna fly blind with repairs. Even a site where i can do it yourself overhaul would be good.
I appreciate any help guys...... Thanks

**spacemaster** · 31-10-2006 09:27 PM

is yours auto trans ?

**pony-65** · 31-10-2006 09:37 PM

yes. Ithoughtall legend were auto soz

**destrukshn** · 31-10-2006 09:45 PM

ask ECU-MAN.
=)

**integrity** · 01-11-2006 09:10 AM

dude i had the same issue in my legend 1993 model ..
it just slips and revs out abit ...
i freaked out as well ...
i got quoted (my best quote) was 5 grand for a 2nd hand gearbox with labour.

reason it is soo expenvise is cause there aint many legends out there so yeah parts are expensive (and its a honda).

i did the right thing and sold mine ... thats not my advice though

**spacemaster** · 01-11-2006 08:23 PM

what you do it to clean both control and lockup solenoid and you sweet. USe brake cleanner to do the clean job. I did this last year, and it run like a dream.

Goto http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=2 and serach for solenoid, there is a DIY.

Good luck

**ECU-MAN** · 01-11-2006 10:45 PM

lol at DIY auto tranny rebuild

since its slipping in R, I recon you have a low fluid problem ( simply check fluid level )

or a torque converter problem.

Revers when selected is in constant mech with out any clutches. its either in or out of R. so that leave the fluid quality/level.

with the slippage in forward gears, thats different.

that could be the same as above or worn clutch / o ring in clutch. valve body or shift solenoids.

lots of fun

way to technical to make a DIY. way to may factors

**spacemaster** · 02-11-2006 12:11 PM

I don't think you know much of our legend 89 regarding the solenoids. No offend I think you know 1mil times on other things than me

. Anyway even a novice like me can unbolt 3 botls for each solenoid. Just not sure why this cannot not be a DIY. LOL. Ever hear of mechanic give a quote without actually knowing/investigating the cause ? I experienced a few with my legend tranny and they all give quote somewhere between $800 - $1400.

That's where I turn to forum like this. Anyway I did the search for you pony_65.

"DIY - G1 auto trans solenoid clean" => http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=13026

**ECU-MAN** · 02-11-2006 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by spacemaster

I don't think you know much of our legend 89 regarding the solenoids. No offend I think you know 1mil times on other things than me

. Anyway even a novice like me can unbolt 3 botls for each solenoid. Just not sure why this cannot not be a DIY. LOL. Ever hear of mechanic give a quote without actually knowing/investigating the cause ? I experienced a few with my legend tranny and they all give quote somewhere between $800 - $1400.

That's where I turn to forum like this. Anyway I did the search for you pony_65.

"DIY - G1 auto trans solenoid clean" => http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=13026

No offence taken, but its is because of my knowlege of the solenoid system of the Ledgend AT and the inner workings of it I wrote what I did above..

if you read his 1st post

It doesnt slip in 1st, but slips in 2nd, 3rd and 4th and also reverse

doesnt slip in 1st but slips in R,

1st and R use the same solenoid sequence. so it should slip in 1st as well as R if the solenoid was at fault

R is a mechanical engagement that does not rely on a clutch. R is almost guarenteed to engage, even if the solenoids fail. as I said above he should realy look at his fluid level and quality of fluid.

the solenoid DIY is a great start, but a AT overhaul DIY is way more complicated.

**CUL8R** · 04-11-2006 07:28 PM

wooooah^^^^ he is a freak!

**spacemaster** · 05-11-2006 09:48 AM

before doing anything serious. my suggestion is do this DIY first. It did fix mine which sliped randomly. I think u will find both solenoid hardly can kick dueto metal dust blocking its internal movement. Also suggest a new screens while you are there.