HELP! 7th gen Civic auto trans

[7th Gen]

It would be interesting to take a poll of auto transmissions in civics and accords, to see how many have had problems and how they are serviced, at 20k, 30k, 40k or dealer service recommendations.

yeh that would be interesting

[Terry_GT-R34]

well my auto trans died tonight, i was going up an incline and it just revved like buggery and wouldn't change up a gear.
NRMA came, checked the gearbox oil, ok, not smoking or leaking fluids or anything
ended up getting it towed home.
i think reverse still works cause when the towie was helping me move the car i put it in R and no problems, car moved.

its a 2001 7th gen Civic sedan, auto, 137 XXX kms on the clock
i have had it since new

i gave 'Dr Honda' (Phil Donato - my mechanic, found him on ozhonda) a call, left a message

a few questions:
- what sort of $ am i looking at? 1-3K?
- can anyone recommend a workshop/transmission place that does this sort of work - i live in Fairfield/south west sydney
- also can anyone recommend a good/cheap (?) towie as eventually i will have to get it towed to the workshop to get fixed, once i get a quote and i am happy

thanks

Old thread, but one Honda workshop I've come across this year in Western Sydney is "APEX AUTO Works" run by Daniel Smith and his 2 co-technicians.

Daniel is a great diagnostician and only charges a little over $75/Hr. As a Honda Specialist, that's really good. Did a terrific job on my 'Lude!

www.apexautoworks.com.au Ph: 47511555

[clayton4115]

hi after reading this post, do you think its wise for me to also get the oil changed in my tranny on my 50k service? (car has done 35k) ? its due for a service in dec, shall i also ask the additional service for the tranny?

[SHU-ES1]

uh oh.. i've done 130k kms on my 7th gen, and never had my tranny oil changed. everything seems to run quite well for the moment - touch wood - but upon reading this thread, i think i'm definately overdue for one! so thank you to the OP. also, i have a question in regards to when i start my engine. sometimes it makes a "tschhh" sort of noise straight after the engine starts when its cold, has anyone experienced this before? if so, any idea what it is?

[Riced_Civic]

^^ get a vid/sound clip happening would be alot easier.

[7th Gen]

uh oh.. i've done 130k kms on my 7th gen, and never had my tranny oil changed.

you got to be kidding me, its part of the major service if i recall.....
major service should have been done at 100K?

[Terry_GT-R34]

Yes it's part of a major service at 100,000Km involving...
i) Drain and replace
ii) Check start/neutral switch operation
iii) Road test to evaluate shift pattern and standard operation
iv) Carry out adjustments
v) Re-inspect for leaks

[Alpine]

To the OP, what ended up being wrong with your tranny?

[7th Gen]

water pump died - apparently it's a design fault