I have a 2000 Acura Tl 3.2 Vtec.The transmission on it kicks and in 2nd slips.Still drive it everyday.When i got it the transmission was kicking really bad.So i got transmission fluid for the same car from dealer and it got better.But still does it.The car has 155,000 Miles on it.Looking for a used transmission now.The dealer wont fix it
I have '99 TL, it does the same thing, on a cold start though. I have to come to a complete stop for the tranny to downshift to first gear. If I roll through, it will not change or it will start off in 2nd gear which will be a crawling take off. It's such a nice car, but that damn transmission scares me. I'm even thinking about doing a 6sp conversion from a CL or Honda Accord. But that's going to be stupid expensive...A shame...
The TL is such a nice car, but christ, the auto tranny... how the Hell could they fucked it up, and why then, (then being from 1997 to 2006 in most cases of any automatic Honda).
I have the same problem. I tried replacing the selenoids but that only provided a small repair. I'm getting my transmission replaced this week and I suggest you do the same
I was driving today, and after about 45 minutes I noticed the trans started shifting rough between first and second. Then I got on the freeway and the tcs came off by itself and check engine light came on, I was told solenoid problem? Any advice would really help. Thanks!
The transmission for that car uses a combination of 3 solonoids (A,B,C). I believe you have a failing or sticking Solonoid A / B. Follow your battery cable, it splits off and grounds to your transmission. There is 3 Solonoids next to where the cable connects. Also make sure there is no OIL or residue on the outside electrical connections as spilt oil during oil changes tends to land right on them.
Only use HONDA ATF-Z1 fluid or Redline ATF. good luck.
i have a 2001 tl and the transmission is jacked up,it goes ruff from 2nd to 3rd then goes to 4th and drops to 3rd,the ss dont even work,the d5 light is blinking.push on the gas hard and it feels like the whole car is gonna fall apart,i have an extended warranty and will be taking it to amco tomorrow.
@18wheeler76 My Uncle has 02 TL Type S his tranny just went last week, he doesn't have a warranty so he will probably let it set a while till he can save up enough money to fix it($1,900 quote at Ammco).
the problem is the tranny is having problems downshifting meaning its stuck in d5 or 5th gear u need to change ur at shift seloniod they are on top of the trans stop starting from d1 it will cause the tranny to slip and fail my rl was doin the same $3600 tranny swap
i have same issue (i have 2002 cl type s) - but it only happens during cold start - I need to do a full stop everytime I slow down - I cant just roll the car and then accelerate again - it will not change the gear. Its kinda shame for Acura to have this kind of issues - luxury cars should not have these kind of issues - I owned lexus and mercedes - their trannys are rock solid just like their engines.
hola quiero saber si el acura TL trae algun problema de transmision por favor o alguna informacion de este acura es q me interesa comprar uno ........
@ronald03ful hola todos los honda del 98 al 2002 tienen problemas de transmission, acura es hecho por honda y tambien tiene problemas de transmission, un mal diseno de la honda los filtros van adentro de la transmission y para cambiarlo hay que abrir la transmission,
@axle01978 gracias por la informacion hermano de verdad na pero yo compre un tsx 2006 a ver q tal sale asi es la vida todo tiene un defecto de fabricacion......seguir luchando con ellos graciaaaaaa hermanooooo bye
Its too bad this generation has trans problems. I love the 02-03 Type S but it would scare me to trade my 01 Accord V6 for it. The Accords also have the problem but mine is ok at 118k and Im not sure id risk buying an 02 TL and not having the good luck like my Accord
@xoquixxoqafx From what I know they used the same transmission in the 98-02 Accords. I love the accords for that year also, especially the coupe. But I will only buy a manual, which is rare, because I have a feeling the auto trans will fail me. I have two friends one with a coupe and a sedan both had their transmissions die. I myself had an 01 TL which started acting funny. Good thing my gf got into an accident with it. My cousins TL died yesterday 150 miles from home, $500 towing fee.
Thanks everyone for the comments. Just an update on the issue: dealer replaced tranny for me. Warranty covers it. So if anyone have similar trouble, talk with your dealer. Good luck!
These transmissions are shit. Mine just went out at 58000 miles on a 03 TL. they agreed to cover 40% of the cost because the years ran out. The engine is great, just the trans. slipping and grabbing poor design.
Hey just give you a head up....If you are United states resident, your car "Acura Cl" all models must have special warrenty for the transmission problem, due many lawsuite cases over the tranmission deficients, so if I you I would take it to the dealer and have them take a look at even thought you just replace a transmission. Have them fix it for free according to the law and good luck to you!!
hey the other day i was driving and i slowed down for a car to turn. when i gave the car gas i heard two knocking noises and i cant go any were. so i stop and turned my engine off and back on and its working normal. but im scared to give it a lot of gas! what should i do??
you people don't even know to drive a triptronic, when your in the city it should be in 1-2, D3-D4 , D5 is only for highway driving and its people like you that are ruining these cars.
@streetdemon241 putting it in D5 has nothing to do with it...if you put it in D5 the transmission shifts up to 5 Th Gear while driving,it does not start off in 5 Th Gear.
Same thing happened to my moms 02 TL Type S 3 times the tranny had to be replaced but then they came up with a stronger transmission so it has not worn out yet like the other ones the car only has 83,000 miles on it.
@mortaza2005 well the 2008 has a completely different drivetrain, he probably didnt do the maintenance he was supposed to do and drove it aggressively because those transmissions dont have common problems like the older(pre '07) mdx and 3.2tl and cl transmissions. if acura tells you to do something so that the part doesnt fail and you dont do it why should they fix the part? the warning was there, the car literally tells you when to change which fluids/filters
@karsseboomh22 no it's not, but all cars made in the usa have problems. i know, i was unfortunately the owner of a nissan altima and a toyota camry, both american cars =/
no the acura tl is the olny acura that they sell as just acura all others are hondas from japan with the front badge changed to acura to sell for money...look
acura rl= hond legend
acura nsx= honda nsx
acura rsx= honda integra
2002-03 acura=honda inspire
acura tsx=honda accord
they come with all the leather optionsa nav all of it they jus change the name an sell for more cash
no the tsx is the honda accord all over the world with the exception of the US...the tl may be made from the accord platform but IS NOT THE ACCORD the tsx is i lived in japan for three years i know this stuff
@karsseboomh22 what do you mean you know this stuff? acura isn't sold in japan... the tl is the same platform as the accord, that's what i said, so who are you arguing with? i don't consider cars individualistic just because their body looks different. if the chassis is the same, it's the same car, as this is what actually counts.
ok what im saying is the acura rl IS the honda legend. Not that they share the same platform. The acura tsx IS the honda accord not that they share the same platform...The rsx IS the new integra not that they share the same platform. Now the acura tl does share the same platform but is not the accord in japan...all those acuras are honda the OLNY thing changed is the emblem notthin ELSE, they all come with navi leather etc. over there too
What exactly do you have to remove to get to this filter of destiny?? I can't see shit in there, I can barely get a funnel onto the fill plug to refil the fluid after I drain it.
when you open the hood standing in front of car it's on right side of engine it
s a screw on filter it's basically connected to the transmission close to the fill plug the filter has some brackets holding it to the side of transmission also transmission cooling are connected to it so if ATF filter is clogged transmission will slip also some people say transmission solenoids they are magnetic so they collect metal chips might go bad they send signals to change gears but change ATF Filter first
I have some similiar symptoms but my D5 flashes sometimes , and does same thing it doesnt accelerate from stop but when I restart car it resets and accekerates again ok , also you should change you ATF filter it's a screw on filter and drain only Fluid change DO NOT flush the Tranny dealer does Draing only too m ATF fliter change and recall installation of jet kit to 2nd gear from dealer helps :) hope it helps
I feel your pain, I had the same problem with my TL, I told honda about it and they wanted to charge me $3400 for a transmission thats going to do the same thing and only give me a 7000 mile warranty! I gave up and went to AMMCO and they did a total overhaul with aftermarket parts, now it feels like like a brand new car with a 50,000 mile warranty.
I have a 2000 Acura Tl 3.2 Vtec.The transmission on it kicks and in 2nd slips.Still drive it everyday.When i got it the transmission was kicking really bad.So i got transmission fluid for the same car from dealer and it got better.But still does it.The car has 155,000 Miles on it.Looking for a used transmission now.The dealer wont fix it
PK34L1F3 6 hours ago
I have '99 TL, it does the same thing, on a cold start though. I have to come to a complete stop for the tranny to downshift to first gear. If I roll through, it will not change or it will start off in 2nd gear which will be a crawling take off. It's such a nice car, but that damn transmission scares me. I'm even thinking about doing a 6sp conversion from a CL or Honda Accord. But that's going to be stupid expensive...A shame...
slickkapone 1 month ago
The TL is such a nice car, but christ, the auto tranny... how the Hell could they fucked it up, and why then, (then being from 1997 to 2006 in most cases of any automatic Honda).
AltronZero 2 months ago
its because your asian
Islanders1972 3 months ago
I have the same problem. I tried replacing the selenoids but that only provided a small repair. I'm getting my transmission replaced this week and I suggest you do the same
DownrangeAmoeba 3 months ago
I was driving today, and after about 45 minutes I noticed the trans started shifting rough between first and second. Then I got on the freeway and the tcs came off by itself and check engine light came on, I was told solenoid problem? Any advice would really help. Thanks!
incheon 5 months ago
This video just proves that no manufacturer is perfect.
Motorfordtoyota 6 months ago
The transmission for that car uses a combination of 3 solonoids (A,B,C). I believe you have a failing or sticking Solonoid A / B. Follow your battery cable, it splits off and grounds to your transmission. There is 3 Solonoids next to where the cable connects. Also make sure there is no OIL or residue on the outside electrical connections as spilt oil during oil changes tends to land right on them.
Only use HONDA ATF-Z1 fluid or Redline ATF. good luck.
fraviaseeker 6 months ago 3
I know why it broke, if you know why it broke then thumbs this up.
wootness3000 6 months ago
@wootness3000 yup i do. i thumbsed up the video.
yamahonkawazuki 6 months ago
i have a 2001 tl and the transmission is jacked up,it goes ruff from 2nd to 3rd then goes to 4th and drops to 3rd,the ss dont even work,the d5 light is blinking.push on the gas hard and it feels like the whole car is gonna fall apart,i have an extended warranty and will be taking it to amco tomorrow.
18wheeler76 6 months ago
@18wheeler76 My Uncle has 02 TL Type S his tranny just went last week, he doesn't have a warranty so he will probably let it set a while till he can save up enough money to fix it($1,900 quote at Ammco).
640101vh 3 months ago
Warning!!! Google “Engine and Transmission World” Beware!!!
Read the complaints; they are crooks, they will rip you off.
rite4lyf 7 months ago
I've got the EXACTLY the same problem on my MDX. The only way to resolve the problem is to change the transmission?
tumdeax 8 months ago
the problem is the tranny is having problems downshifting meaning its stuck in d5 or 5th gear u need to change ur at shift seloniod they are on top of the trans stop starting from d1 it will cause the tranny to slip and fail my rl was doin the same $3600 tranny swap
MrDede2011 9 months ago
i have same issue (i have 2002 cl type s) - but it only happens during cold start - I need to do a full stop everytime I slow down - I cant just roll the car and then accelerate again - it will not change the gear. Its kinda shame for Acura to have this kind of issues - luxury cars should not have these kind of issues - I owned lexus and mercedes - their trannys are rock solid just like their engines.
jd5179 10 months ago
can't you just put it in tip tronic and shift it?
iTalkApple96 11 months ago
i have the same problem in my cl its a pain
moffatt860 11 months ago
hola quiero saber si el acura TL trae algun problema de transmision por favor o alguna informacion de este acura es q me interesa comprar uno ........
ronald03ful 11 months ago
@ronald03ful hola todos los honda del 98 al 2002 tienen problemas de transmission, acura es hecho por honda y tambien tiene problemas de transmission, un mal diseno de la honda los filtros van adentro de la transmission y para cambiarlo hay que abrir la transmission,
axle01978 10 months ago
@axle01978 gracias por la informacion hermano de verdad na pero yo compre un tsx 2006 a ver q tal sale asi es la vida todo tiene un defecto de fabricacion......seguir luchando con ellos graciaaaaaa hermanooooo bye
ronald03ful 9 months ago
that would be bad i u was in trafic and it done that whiloe u was driving..or even at a stop and go...
Dillon1791 1 year ago
Trust me i know how you feel about this problem.. I am driving my TL same way as you do. Gotta change my Transmission real soon, its 1700$ man....
MohonaTvCanada 1 year ago
Its too bad this generation has trans problems. I love the 02-03 Type S but it would scare me to trade my 01 Accord V6 for it. The Accords also have the problem but mine is ok at 118k and Im not sure id risk buying an 02 TL and not having the good luck like my Accord
xoquixxoqafxo 1 year ago
@xoquixxoqafx From what I know they used the same transmission in the 98-02 Accords. I love the accords for that year also, especially the coupe. But I will only buy a manual, which is rare, because I have a feeling the auto trans will fail me. I have two friends one with a coupe and a sedan both had their transmissions die. I myself had an 01 TL which started acting funny. Good thing my gf got into an accident with it. My cousins TL died yesterday 150 miles from home, $500 towing fee.
Mr07yaris 9 months ago
damn clean tl!!
gordddyle 1 year ago
Thanks everyone for the comments. Just an update on the issue: dealer replaced tranny for me. Warranty covers it. So if anyone have similar trouble, talk with your dealer. Good luck!
gbridge0 1 year ago 3
@gbridge0 I'm glad they replaced it for you. Nice car there.
TVdinnerFTW 1 year ago
@gbridge0 what was the mileage on your engine ?? cuz dealer in my city didnt do it for me mine has 86 K
ahmedzs74 1 month ago
The only thing you can do is get a new transmission because the filter is internal and you can't change it on the car.
D21403 1 year ago
These transmissions are shit. Mine just went out at 58000 miles on a 03 TL. they agreed to cover 40% of the cost because the years ran out. The engine is great, just the trans. slipping and grabbing poor design.
D21403 1 year ago
My car is having the same problem how did you repair this ?
jonbraz2002 1 year ago
im an acura tech
upthepunkss 1 year ago
Hey just give you a head up....If you are United states resident, your car "Acura Cl" all models must have special warrenty for the transmission problem, due many lawsuite cases over the tranmission deficients, so if I you I would take it to the dealer and have them take a look at even thought you just replace a transmission. Have them fix it for free according to the law and good luck to you!!
jk6869 1 year ago
Comment removed
jk6869 1 year ago
Comment removed
saurabh1234 1 year ago
So what do you do to fix it? Fluid change? or whole tranny change?
TophaLopha1215 1 year ago
hey the other day i was driving and i slowed down for a car to turn. when i gave the car gas i heard two knocking noises and i cant go any were. so i stop and turned my engine off and back on and its working normal. but im scared to give it a lot of gas! what should i do??
2003LincolnLS 1 year ago
you people don't even know to drive a triptronic, when your in the city it should be in 1-2, D3-D4 , D5 is only for highway driving and its people like you that are ruining these cars.
streetdemon241 1 year ago
@streetdemon241 putting it in D5 has nothing to do with it...if you put it in D5 the transmission shifts up to 5 Th Gear while driving,it does not start off in 5 Th Gear.
form109 1 month ago
try to put it in semi-auto mode
Oster910 1 year ago
Same thing happened to my moms 02 TL Type S 3 times the tranny had to be replaced but then they came up with a stronger transmission so it has not worn out yet like the other ones the car only has 83,000 miles on it.
Rarrin9378 1 year ago
Transmission pump.
vfIskullangel 1 year ago
@vfIskullangel not there was a huge recall on all 99-03 acura tl trannys the clutch pack wore out real fast...so its the second gear clutch pack
karsseboomh22 1 year ago
the problem is the clutch will not release you should get it fixed
keashaun1 2 years ago
Comment removed
keashaun1 2 years ago
my 2003 acura tl is in the shop now with a fucked tranny
StinglyJ 2 years ago
take it back to acura! probably low trans fluid
PlayBoiHoney 2 years ago
dude, change your fluid asap.
clutchbelt 2 years ago
damn this Acuras
My uncle bought a 2008 MDX,
He had for a little over one year.
And the transmission failed
just like in the video
To bad he put 24 inch rims
and spent about 5 grand in designing it.
The Acura dealer wont fix it either
NEVER BUY ACURA
BUY A BIKE INSTEAD
mortaza2005 2 years ago
what you just said was retarded ! shut up jeez
wongmylesa 2 years ago
@mortaza2005 well the 2008 has a completely different drivetrain, he probably didnt do the maintenance he was supposed to do and drove it aggressively because those transmissions dont have common problems like the older(pre '07) mdx and 3.2tl and cl transmissions. if acura tells you to do something so that the part doesnt fail and you dont do it why should they fix the part? the warning was there, the car literally tells you when to change which fluids/filters
upthepunkss 1 year ago
Gman lmao your spelling is worse hahaha you think your better and smarter i dont think so .....brockery?!? LMAO
BialyOrzel777 2 years ago
ROTFLOL! I love this guy's accent, makes me want to order some shrimp with brockery.
gman2000 2 years ago
I love Honda/Acura I have a 05 accord coupe, but they really should get kicked in the face for these garbage trannies they farted out.
gtachild 2 years ago
never buy a car designed by americans for americans like your honda.
coolerdude44 2 years ago
HUH?????? Designed in America???? where you gettin your info because its blah
gtachild 2 years ago
... where do you think it was designed?
coolerdude44 2 years ago
I can care less where it was designed, everyone I know with a Honda/Acura loves them and has had no problems.
gtachild 2 years ago
yeah the acura tl is the olny car made in the usa
karsseboomh22 2 years ago
@karsseboomh22 no it's not, but all cars made in the usa have problems. i know, i was unfortunately the owner of a nissan altima and a toyota camry, both american cars =/
coolerdude44 2 years ago
no the acura tl is the olny acura that they sell as just acura all others are hondas from japan with the front badge changed to acura to sell for money...look
acura rl= hond legend
acura nsx= honda nsx
acura rsx= honda integra
2002-03 acura=honda inspire
acura tsx=honda accord
they come with all the leather optionsa nav all of it they jus change the name an sell for more cash
karsseboomh22 2 years ago
@karsseboomh22 no, the tl is an american honda accord, albeit one that's been firmed up considerably (for the one currently on sale, anyway)
coolerdude44 2 years ago
no the tsx is the honda accord all over the world with the exception of the US...the tl may be made from the accord platform but IS NOT THE ACCORD the tsx is i lived in japan for three years i know this stuff
karsseboomh22 2 years ago
@karsseboomh22 what do you mean you know this stuff? acura isn't sold in japan... the tl is the same platform as the accord, that's what i said, so who are you arguing with? i don't consider cars individualistic just because their body looks different. if the chassis is the same, it's the same car, as this is what actually counts.
coolerdude44 2 years ago
ok what im saying is the acura rl IS the honda legend. Not that they share the same platform. The acura tsx IS the honda accord not that they share the same platform...The rsx IS the new integra not that they share the same platform. Now the acura tl does share the same platform but is not the accord in japan...all those acuras are honda the OLNY thing changed is the emblem notthin ELSE, they all come with navi leather etc. over there too
karsseboomh22 2 years ago
@karsseboomh22 The acura tl is the honda aspire in japan
sobekhan 1 year ago
lmfao... i agree... my accord v6 had the same probs lol
wongmylesa 2 years ago
replace the tranny ATF filter every 20000 miles or so when it slips again
BialyOrzel777 2 years ago
What exactly do you have to remove to get to this filter of destiny?? I can't see shit in there, I can barely get a funnel onto the fill plug to refil the fluid after I drain it.
gman2000 2 years ago
when you open the hood standing in front of car it's on right side of engine it
s a screw on filter it's basically connected to the transmission close to the fill plug the filter has some brackets holding it to the side of transmission also transmission cooling are connected to it so if ATF filter is clogged transmission will slip also some people say transmission solenoids they are magnetic so they collect metal chips might go bad they send signals to change gears but change ATF Filter first
BialyOrzel777 2 years ago
are you a member of acurazine?
pyromonster99 2 years ago
I have some similiar symptoms but my D5 flashes sometimes , and does same thing it doesnt accelerate from stop but when I restart car it resets and accekerates again ok , also you should change you ATF filter it's a screw on filter and drain only Fluid change DO NOT flush the Tranny dealer does Draing only too m ATF fliter change and recall installation of jet kit to 2nd gear from dealer helps :) hope it helps
BialyOrzel777 2 years ago
where is filter located
xLIV3WIR3x 2 years ago
I feel your pain, I had the same problem with my TL, I told honda about it and they wanted to charge me $3400 for a transmission thats going to do the same thing and only give me a 7000 mile warranty! I gave up and went to AMMCO and they did a total overhaul with aftermarket parts, now it feels like like a brand new car with a 50,000 mile warranty.
Propilotgill 2 years ago