Turn ignition off and clear codes. It cost 5K to replace it so it's not a cheap fix. I'm glad I opted for the 3. It produces 200 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque on regular unleaded gasoline, and delivers its power to a front-wheel-drive transaxle. The grille surround and door handles were now body color, as opposed to being chrome on the 01—02.
Primary Use: Commuting to work For The Next Couple Of Years. I found that the builder had solenoid c and B in reversed locations. The 2003 models also saw new headlights which now featured a blacked-out interior, and the taillight lenses had a cleared turn signal and reverse light. If you wish to replace solenoids and has limitd funds, the only way is to start with the one you think most likely after tests and pray that it works. B and c made healthily click clack noises. The only shift position it acts normal in is 1st. One main cause is excessive wear of the 3rd gear clutch pack, resulting in large amounts of debris blocking the flow of transmission fluid.
Makes me feel bad I skipped Church to swap the trans sunday! So last night I dreamed I swapped out all the solenoids and it worked. Overall an amazing car for the value and an amazing first car. Great Car With One Fatal Flaw — I love this little car, it was cheap but performs very well and is very comfortable with leather heated seats power everything, a Bose sound system, a sunroof and a great ride. Following the end of the 1995 model year, the coupé disappeared from Acura's lineup when the version was renamed the. Great Car With One Fatal Flaw — I love this little car, it was cheap but performs very well and is very comfortable with leather heated seats power everything, a Bose sound system, a sunroof and a great ride. Car starts in first fine but around 25 30 mph it is like it goes into neutral till I rev rpms high for a while. Despite such small numbers of manual transmissions, there was still a greater demand than Acura had expected.
Many owners reported problems with the replacement transmissions as well. Mine was a one owner care driven by a middle aged woman and got 120K on the tranny before it blew. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. This all-aluminum lightweight V6 uses a 60-degree V-angle, versus the 90-degree angle of previous Acura engines. Mated to this is a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic, a system that determines whether the car is going uphill or down, then automatically changes to the best possible gear. Other than that, the interior is in good shape as well as the exterior. One gear tended to overheat, break and cause the transmission to lock up.
This car wrote the book on it. And now if I start out in 1st or 2nd gear it operates properly. The driver's seat also automatically powers forward when the seatback is folded, giving easier access to the rear seating area. It cost 5K to replace it so it's not a cheap fix. I have anintake, exhaust and soon headers and will be getting new plugs and wires as soon as money becomes available. Also, the heated seats only featured one heat setting vs.
And the lock up solenoids both made more of a tick noise when 12 volts was applied, like they were stuck or something. But I figured I would share this anyway. Thanks and god bless, Shaun Here are the diagnostic procrdures. A specially designed Eaton twin-screw was coupled with numerous suspension, exhaust, braking and drivetrain enhancements. Less if you are an aggressive driver. The 1998 and 1999 models featured a 2. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter.
The 4-cylinder model had an option for a 5-speed. At the time, the Type-S was the most powerful front wheel drive vehicle Honda had ever manufactured. I'm keeping it as I'm told by other Acura owners that they run forever. It has 167k miles and runs like new, no major repairs on it ever. All said though if you can find one with the tranny recently replaced you'll have a great cheap car for the next several years.
It has 167k miles and runs like new, no major repairs on it ever. The system works well and other manufacturers have begun using their own versions of the system in their production cars. The alloy wheel design was different on the 3. Clear fault codes and road test vehicle under same conditions freeze data was recorded. Thanks, Shaun Not all the solenoids would click with the same noise level and the difference in noise level might not indicate the solenoid is faulty.
Have had a few recalls, and a few other problems. I drove for about 10 mins last night and decided it was just shifting too violently and sometimes into 1st gear at 40+ mpg so I quite trying to save myself the seatbelt bruise. But if you like driving for the sake of driving, you need the 6 cylinder premium package. Many replacement rebuilt units had problems. A navigation system was also available along with the model, denoting Acura's 'Sport' edition. Handles well, rides very comfortably. If fault code returns, go to next step.
I bought the car when I was in the military and stationed in Arizona. And the p0740 code went away and did not come back. I purchased it from one of my superior officers. Thin strips of chrome surround the side windows and new grille, and last year's matte-black extensions under the side sills and bumpers are now painted body-color. . Copyright 1996— The Auto Channel.