deathrament Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Sometimes when i start the car and put it in drive there is a delay in getting power. Its only for about a second or so but during this time there is no accelaration, and then it will go. It doesnt happen when i reverse only in drive. Also once in a while when the car shifts down, im not sure which gear, something is telling me 3 or second it seems a bit weird sometimes. It doesnt clunk or slip, it almost seems like maybe it shifts down to soon or something. I checked the fluid its fine and still redish. Its a 2001 honda civic, 1.7 sohc. Thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Collision Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Try to replace the fluid and clear the transmission cooler. If this is not a problem, then there is an issue with the transmission itself. It may be an internal transmission failure. If so, the transmission should be replaced. If you are not having any trouble actually shifting the gear once the rpm's come down, It could be a clue to the clutch is nearing the end to its life. It also may be the pressure plate for the clutch could be starting to malfunction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrament Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 There is no trouble shifting it,there is just a slight delay between the time i put it in drive and when it actually seems to go into drive. Also at no time have the rpm's ever gone up so it def not slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Sounds like low transmission fluid level. I know you said you checked, so double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrament Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 i checked it when the engine was off and it was just a bit below the mark. Maybe i should check it when it hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Trans fluid should be checked with engine and trans warm, car off and in Neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanicatheart Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Auto trans fluid needs to be checked for level at normal running temp, on a level surface with the car running in either in park or neutral to get the most accurate reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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