MDX Torque Converter

[LarryBari]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...21#post3080121

give that a read, Honda Auto trannys are a worry, due to design

You're right; after reading that it does seem they are an issue, even after having them replaced what's to say the new tranny will last any longer than 30,000K. It looks like I'll need to take extra care using the correct ATF and budget for a tranny repair every so often...

Apparently car dealer spoke with Honda today and they are going to look at the car tomorrow;
Put it on their analyser and see what red flags come up.
However, they mention that this problem does not affect this car as the ones in Australia are different to the ones in America/Canada. I find this hard to believe as the parts would come with the same programming from the same factory in Japan.
I also wonder if they will reprogram the PCM as it states in the service bulletin, or even replace the torque converter if the shuddering does occur. However, our dealer and apparently the honda dealer seem quite helpful so far (i guess it's coz we're still only one week into the 3 month car dealer warranty).

I'll update when I find out more.
Larry

[Fredoops]

You're right; after reading that it does seem they are an issue, even after having them replaced what's to say the new tranny will last any longer than 30,000K. It looks like I'll need to take extra care using the correct ATF and budget for a tranny repair every so often...

Apparently car dealer spoke with Honda today and they are going to look at the car tomorrow;
Put it on their analyser and see what red flags come up.
However, they mention that this problem does not affect this car as the ones in Australia are different to the ones in America/Canada. I find this hard to believe as the parts would come with the same programming from the same factory in Japan.
I also wonder if they will reprogram the PCM as it states in the service bulletin, or even replace the torque converter if the shuddering does occur. However, our dealer and apparently the honda dealer seem quite helpful so far (i guess it's coz we're still only one week into the 3 month car dealer warranty).

I'll update when I find out more.
Larry

Not an issue with Australia... Pfft.

Thats because theres less cars sold here, have a look on the euro sub-forum, quiet a few people are starting to have those kind of problems.

IT is the same transmission, same design and same parts, same factory, just because they drive on the opposite side of the road doesnt really mean anything IMO.