Hey I'm having the same problem the transmission hits hard you can get it up to 60 and then it slips back and just goes into limp mode around 45 or 40 and it doesn't want to go back up it seems to help when we unplug the battery terminal sometimes but it's still after a little bit it goes back to being sporadic shifting
You are the man!!! My mechanic couldn't figure it out. I rebuilt the a/c myself and screwed it up. Cheap compressor, cheap parts! Thank you so much! I was getting ready to sell it, now I don't have to!
Wow, you hit the nail on the head !!! Thank you for this video bud! You just saved my buddy a bunch of money & hassle! This video is exactly what I needed to see before my friend went and spent more cash on a bunch of unnecessary parts! Thank you again! Thumbs up for sure!
This is GREAT advice.. My 2001 Honda accord is doing exactly this. Ran the car with the A/C off and on And these EXACT symptoms occurred. i am going to a Air Conditioning specialist to get the AC checked. as I NEVER would have figured this out on my own. THANKS!!
Halfway through your video I’m like that’s exactly what’s going on with my 2001 Honda Accord v6. I bought this car 4 months ago And I live in Florida and it’s summer so I am not even try driving it without the air-conditioning on, I tried turning off tonight and it shifts beautifully
Wow dude.. I have this problem for a long time now and I have been searching what the problem might be, and this might be it. I'm gonna check if that is the problem. You are awesome for uploading this video!
old ATF fluid is super thin with 100° heat and hot AC compressor heating everything up. Go easy if you like your tranny ($5k!). Weak points are the torque converter and clutches bands ✌️
My 04 civic does this along with sometimes just dropping into gear rough and stuttering between 2nd-3rd gear. The thing is that we just got it from a dealership and it only had 82k on it. Test drove it and it never shifted bad it shifted amazingly smooth everything was good. I feel like they messed with something cause I called them out on telling us they didn’t have a ‘high speed’ balancer when it was vibrating on the test drive like a bent rim or off balance tire.
I bet you $25... it's your serp. TENSIONER that is over 75kMi. and stucked! 85% chance AC Compressor is fine. With borderline loose belt steering is jerky, the alternator is not able to put out the Amps required and ECU LEANS OUT MIXTURE so engine has randome misfire an vibrates like it has bad mounts (L4 or V6...) Do check no body over charged the freon (It works with pressure difference between high/low side!)
@@glasser2819 hey bro so you saying it may be the tensioner or idler pulley? I've been having problems with my ac so I'm already replacing it but I saw a video and a badcidler pulley was causing this weird rattle sound in the engine right near the ac compressor
@@dorran962 the problem with modern SERP. TENSIONERS is they are designed to dig a pot hole to stop tensioning belt. The belt then keeps slipping, heating up and streching more... Replace kit at once: [Belt, idler, tensioner] and smile for a job done! 👍
That is not a bad theory, here are my thoughts. Yes the A/C compressor was going out, but I believe if was an electrical issue it would not limit itself to only solenoids in the transmission, it would most likely effect all electrical systems in the car (this was not happening). The A/C compressor is protected by a 20A fuse, it would blow fairly quickly if too much current were being pulled through it as you describe. In addition, on this vehicle the transmission solenoids are on a different circuit than the A/C compressor and are controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Any serious electrical issues experienced by the PCM would likely cause widespread engine problems and most sensors and solenoids controlled by the PCM would be effected (this would probably generate a lot of trouble codes and may cause vehicle to not run). What I believe was happening to this vehicle was a heavy mechanical load (not electrical) was being placed on engine by the A/C compressor and was confusing the PCM (it didn't know when to shift due to load and other inputs it receives). Thanks for the input!
hey man, i been watching your videos since about 3 weeks ago and your videos are very help full and precised. i have a 2002 civic ex MT. i changed the bearings on the secondary shaft and the in input shaft also, after i put the transmission back on, i realized that there is a difference with the gears, i kinda have an hard shift issues when going into 2nd gear when driving. sometimes i have trouble with 5th gear as well. my clutch pretty fine i dont think thats the issue. if you have any solutions it will surely help me a lot..
There are a lot of variables when dissembling a transmission. For instance, if certain washers are not placed correctly or the mainshaft thrust clearance is out of spec (among many other things) then there can be issues that show up. Unfortunately pulling the transmission and double checking work may be the only way to fix the issue. A detailed repair manual for that vehicle with exploded views of the transmission is a must for doing work like this.
@@BigDog50001 .ok. there were two big washers that have a slight belly to them,that goes under the shaft I think. I may have turn one of them on the wrong side. I didn't know that they have such shape to them when I took them. I'm not sure if that's the issue though..I put everything back in their right place. I'm not sure if it's the synchros or the gear selectors.
@@BigDog50001 Ok.i watch several videos before i actually challenged the job so the only think i can think of is the washer.. I took the car to a shop and they said its my clutch slipping. I also found out that my rear main seal is leaking so that could reaching the flywheel and caused it to be sleeping as well..thanks for the information though.
I've got a 2008 honda crv that makes this shuttering/clicking noise when shifting gears (very faint) also from when shifting from park, reverse, neutral, or drive. Shifts really hard too from first to second. Possibly needs a tranny flush but I'm not sure or it could just be some kind of plate rattling around.
I think this is what is wrong with my 2008 Scion xB. It acts like a fool when the a/c is running and if the a/c has been running at any point in the drive cycle. I took it to a transmission shop and was told “it’s the transmission, but it didn’t throw any codes.” It has done this gear shifting mess every year for a few years now (when I start running the a/c, but it’s really bad this year). It also has a hard down shift with the a/c unless I use the shifter manually.
Wow i think thats what’s happening with mine!! It still works but it makes my car not want to drive at all! Im going to try to drive without ac and see if it doesnt go bad
If the ac compressor was an issue it would start to lock up and throw a belt. Need to replace the shift solenoid first and take it for another test drive before condemning a bad ac compressor
Hey is it possible a clogged expansion valve or clog somewhere else could be causing a strain on the AC compressor ultimately contributing to hard shifting? I was thinking maybe low side vacuum from a clog could make the compressor work harder. Thanks a ton for your videos!!
Yes, anything that overloads the compressor will cause excessive drag on the engine. Poor airflow through the condenser and/or badly bent or blocked fins will also cause a lot of drag from the excessive high side pressure. The only way to know for sure is to check the high and low side pressures and make sure they are within a normal range.
Yes I have same problem with my car with d13 engine there was no ac Refrigerator gas in it after I refill it my car is not shifting to 3rd and 4rth gear .
My 2003 Civic SI - was doing that The radar was very dirty My husband removed it and found out that they put an" Acura radar" in So we ordered it After replacing it Then all of a sudden - it would not shift at all The they ( Toyota dealership - said there was coolant in the transmission fluid ???? How can that happen??
Some Hondas have transmission lines connected to the radiator to help it cool (they are separate from the coolant). If there is a leak inside radiator they can mix.
You’d think that having a manual transmission would solve the issue, but nope. I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX 6MT and the revs are bipolar when shifting. The revs will sometimes drop rapidly or normally between shifts with the AC compressor on, and it’s impossible to modulate clutch engagement and gear shifting exactly and cleanly every time when you don’t know what to expect.
recently got my ac charged it’s kind of doing the same just not as bad but my clutch steady switches on and off at times and sometimes can hear ac rattling when stopped from inside the car when in drive but also have grinding tensioner or idler pulley can hear when accelerating and when clutch kicks on and off definitely got to change them to.the ac I’m pretty sure shouldn’t be switching on and off way it’s doing fully charged I been noticing how loud vibration is from it also for awhile now thinking 🤔 it’s trying to go out also
Huh .... how about that ...05 Honda Accord is occasionally does this ...I tried Lucas Stop Skip and it helped but it continues but less often ....I wonder if the A/C pully might be slowing the the clutch plate pressure switch ?
Thanks for this video! I am late to watch it but it helps me as well...... My 06 accord automatic shift ms perfect on manual mode and, with the a/c on. But with no a/c, shifts hard backwards when coming to a stop. Rpm drops down to 500rpms and gose right up to normal again. 2 years I have try alot to solve this issue. But is only when coming to a stop that it dose it. Can someone give me any tips? What can it be? Thanks
I have a 2005 civic . And the transmission keep shifting between 3rd and 4th gear . Vibration will this is happening . Any idea what could be causing the problem. If I turn of the over drive it shift perfectly
mine is r18 manual transmission, i knew i have a problem with my a/c compressor sometimes its off most of the time its on and its not going into automatic to stop. do you guys think it affect my shifting problem? because i started to research about my hard shifting problem when my a/c is on and i dont know what to do now.
do you happen to know where to begin troubleshooting for what i think is the same car 00 coupe civic si automatic trans. when changing from gear selector (PRNDL only not car going from 1/2/3/4) theres crunching/grinding/ as if being forced into P,R,N,D but drives fine afterwards
Hey everyone, I have a similar problem but for me it’s when it’s downshifting, my 89 accord has this weird thing when the a/c is on it has a hard time downshifting it really bogs the engine. But when the a/c is off like he said in the video it drives like a dream.... any thoughts bout why? Thanks
Swapped out a radio from the junkyard into my 04 stock civic and ever since then it always says the ac is on when i turn the defrosters on and it started having shifting issues within the past couple weeks. Buuut it’s having trouble shifting with the ac on and off but not always.
Generally, when the windshield defrost is on, the A/C automatically turns on to help get rid of moisture. Some Hondas will show the A/C light on and some do not.
My 99’ civic has been shifting the same exact way. Except iv been using heat (Michigan winter). Do you think the heat could cause this same problem? I was told my transmission is going bad. But maybe I’ll try driving without the heat on and see if that’s issue.
I have a 2000 civic that seems to hesitate on acceleration but it seems to clear up when my ac is on....i dont notice any other problems. It idles fine and gave it a tune up have any idea what the problem might be?
Since my car is close to the same year as this car, I assume it’s only a 4-speed automatic with 4 gears, so there isn’t gonna be another gear above 4th.
Quick question, I got a 98 Honda Accord and it’s shifts severely hard from first to second gear but every gear after that is smooth. The AC is never on either. What’s the issue? People tell me it needs a tune up but I’ve never heard of tune ups changing shifting issues
It is probably the transmission doing that, those generation Accords are known to do that. Servicing the transmission fluid (drain and fill) can sometimes help.
Hi What is the name of Honda Civic uses trassmission inside the Civic for FD6, FB7 and FC5 models ? Can it be AISIN and/or ? FC5 uses CVT but what trade name of company ie AISIN again ?
my civic 05 takes a lot of timr to shift from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. like ur expecting it to shift but it wont. then in 3rd, it stays hardly for a second and then shift to 4. any help would be appreciated.
@Big Dog50001 Automotive I live in a mountain town. I have an 03 Honda accord 2.4 lx and it leaks oil. That's the secondary issue.. The main issue is that in lower gears driving from gear 1 and 2 or from 0-20 mph I notice the gear slip a little bit I notice when I downshift the rpm stick fast flickers from 2000 to 1000 rpm. Mind you, this is without the ac turning on. Is that an indicator to replace transmission or something smaller? Please let me know. Thanks. .
Strangely, I just had my engine replaced and I noticed about two days later compressor will not engage. And after driving on highway, I get stuttering and hesitation shifting gears at high speeds. Does not do this at low speeds. Thoughts?
I would double check work if engine was just replaced. Very common for things to not get plugged back in and ground connections to either be missed or reconnected in a way that does not allow a complete circuit (bad ground connection).
Driving with the A/C on is going to put a drag on the engine (including going uphill). The question is whether the A/C system is putting more strain on the engine than it should due to a faulty system.
I beg to disagree. My Honda 97 DX civic's AC is always turned off and I am having this freaking hard to shift problem. So, the more I will have a problem if my AC is turned on. I am from FL and summertime is hot hot hot! And I am the only one with windows open trying to save gas and the engine wear and tear.
i think the problem of your car is the transmission. and when you turn the ac on the idle goes rough you need to clean your iacv and your throttle body i think it has a lot of carbon buildup
It might fool you into thinking that, and that is why I made this video. In the RE video, I show the final outcome. ruclips.net/video/MYLTtreSmPM/видео.html
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But the selenoids are prone to clogging as the vehichle goes along the road the transmission heats up and then thats where the selinoid fails it very common for the honda automatic transmission of that year
Yes solenoids can get clogged or fail and effect shift quality but just because transmission solenoids on Hondas sometimes go bad doesn't mean it is always happening. I have seen several instances (including this one) where a bad A/C compressor puts too much load on the engine and effects either drive-ability/idling or shifting. Thanks for the input.
Did I fix it? Here is the update video: ruclips.net/video/MYLTtreSmPM/видео.html
Thanks! This would not be an issue for me as I do not use A/C at home or in vehicle.
Hey I'm having the same problem the transmission hits hard you can get it up to 60 and then it slips back and just goes into limp mode around 45 or 40 and it doesn't want to go back up it seems to help when we unplug the battery terminal sometimes but it's still after a little bit it goes back to being sporadic shifting
@@odsttrooper2918 figured it out ?
You are the man!!! My mechanic couldn't figure it out. I rebuilt the a/c myself and screwed it up. Cheap compressor, cheap parts! Thank you so much! I was getting ready to sell it, now I don't have to!
Wow, you hit the nail on the head !!! Thank you for this video bud! You just saved my buddy a bunch of money & hassle! This video is exactly what I needed to see before my friend went and spent more cash on a bunch of unnecessary parts! Thank you again! Thumbs up for sure!
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had me guessing but then i figured it out just right before you said it lol
This is GREAT advice.. My 2001 Honda accord is doing exactly this. Ran the car with the A/C off and on And these EXACT symptoms occurred. i am going to a Air Conditioning specialist to get the AC checked. as I NEVER would have figured this out on my own. THANKS!!
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wow....never in a million years would I have made connection between a/c and hard shifts. I think this is exactly whats wrong with my CR-V
Same here
Did you fix it ?
@@richardgonza2154 ?
Same
Halfway through your video I’m like that’s exactly what’s going on with my 2001 Honda Accord v6. I bought this car 4 months ago And I live in Florida and it’s summer so I am not even try driving it without the air-conditioning on, I tried turning off tonight and it shifts beautifully
Definitely a possibility. If you find out for sure let us know.
My 2001 civic 4C slowed to a 2 mph crawl with AC, thanks for the tip 🌹
May God bless you sir and family...
Wow dude.. I have this problem for a long time now and I have been searching what the problem might be, and this might be it. I'm gonna check if that is the problem. You are awesome for uploading this video!
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Its the same problem of my civic. Erratic shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. I will try to run it with the AC turned off. Thanks sir for the advice.
Thanks for the comment!
old ATF fluid is super thin with 100° heat and hot AC compressor heating everything up.
Go easy if you like your tranny ($5k!). Weak points are the torque converter and clutches bands
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What happened
My 04 civic does this along with sometimes just dropping into gear rough and stuttering between 2nd-3rd gear. The thing is that we just got it from a dealership and it only had 82k on it. Test drove it and it never shifted bad it shifted amazingly smooth everything was good. I feel like they messed with something cause I called them out on telling us they didn’t have a ‘high speed’ balancer when it was vibrating on the test drive like a bent rim or off balance tire.
01-05 Civics did not have the best transmissions in them. They are definitely more prone to failure especially if not maintained.
Yea so I’ve been told... lol
Nice insight.
Thanks for the heads-up..
Thank you for the comment!
Thanks finally I found my problem
good info. id die in that weather! lol
Thanks! I feel the same way about snow now! I grew up in the Chicago area and could not imagine going back to cold lol.
Gee thanks I'm going to drive it tomorrow with no a\c and trade it in on the way home😉100' temps.
Another good one. Great info 👍
Thanks!
EXACTLY what happened when Honda 2008 Civic started having shift problems; eventually continued even when A/C was turned off
You also want to clean the shift solenoids.
I used to live in continental reserve. Saw the video and was like hey i know that place hahah.
You used to live on the rich side of the street lol!
Haaa, kind of I was just renting.
Jesusssss. I have been having this same issue and my mechanics made me change plugs, speed sensors and problem was not solved. Thank you so much
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I bet you $25... it's your serp. TENSIONER that is over 75kMi. and stucked!
85% chance AC Compressor is fine.
With borderline loose belt steering is jerky, the alternator is not able to put out the Amps required and ECU LEANS OUT MIXTURE so engine has randome misfire an vibrates like it has bad mounts (L4 or V6...)
Do check no body over charged the freon (It works with pressure difference between high/low side!)
@@glasser2819 hey bro so you saying it may be the tensioner or idler pulley? I've been having problems with my ac so I'm already replacing it but I saw a video and a badcidler pulley was causing this weird rattle sound in the engine right near the ac compressor
@@dorran962 the problem with modern SERP. TENSIONERS is they are designed to dig a pot hole to stop tensioning belt.
The belt then keeps slipping, heating up and streching more...
Replace kit at once: [Belt, idler, tensioner] and smile for a job done!
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That's a good tip, thanks.
Thanks Wyatt.
Don’t have any problems Now but im definitely gonna have to look into it maybe i have this problem but don’t notice it yet
It’s a 2000 Civic. Compared to other car crappy car (Nissan, Chevy, BMW) be happy it’s still drivable.
Ac.compressor is on its way out and its pulling alot.of energy causing electrical issues to be cut to the transmission components such as selonoids.
That is not a bad theory, here are my thoughts. Yes the A/C compressor was going out, but I believe if was an electrical issue it would not limit itself to only solenoids in the transmission, it would most likely effect all electrical systems in the car (this was not happening). The A/C compressor is protected by a 20A fuse, it would blow fairly quickly if too much current were being pulled through it as you describe.
In addition, on this vehicle the transmission solenoids are on a different circuit than the A/C compressor and are controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Any serious electrical issues experienced by the PCM would likely cause widespread engine problems and most sensors and solenoids controlled by the PCM would be effected (this would probably generate a lot of trouble codes and may cause vehicle to not run).
What I believe was happening to this vehicle was a heavy mechanical load (not electrical) was being placed on engine by the A/C compressor and was confusing the PCM (it didn't know when to shift due to load and other inputs it receives). Thanks for the input!
hey man, i been watching your videos since about 3 weeks ago and your videos are very help full and precised. i have a 2002 civic ex MT.
i changed the bearings on the secondary shaft and the in input shaft also, after i put the transmission back on, i realized that there is a difference with the gears, i kinda have an hard shift issues when going into 2nd gear when driving. sometimes i have trouble with 5th gear as well. my clutch pretty fine i dont think thats the issue. if you have any solutions it will surely help me a lot..
There are a lot of variables when dissembling a transmission. For instance, if certain washers are not placed correctly or the mainshaft thrust clearance is out of spec (among many other things) then there can be issues that show up. Unfortunately pulling the transmission and double checking work may be the only way to fix the issue. A detailed repair manual for that vehicle with exploded views of the transmission is a must for doing work like this.
@@BigDog50001 .ok. there were two big washers that have a slight belly to them,that goes under the shaft I think. I may have turn one of them on the wrong side. I didn't know that they have such shape to them when I took them. I'm not sure if that's the issue though..I put everything back in their right place. I'm not sure if it's the synchros or the gear selectors.
@@BigDog50001
Ok.i watch several videos before i actually challenged the job so the only think i can think of is the washer.. I took the car to a shop and they said its my clutch slipping. I also found out that my rear main seal is leaking so that could reaching the flywheel and caused it to be sleeping as well..thanks for the information though.
Very helpful video thanks for sharing . My 2011 accord does the same thing now I know what might be wrong it .
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
yes thank you my acura tsx automatic 2007 is doing the same thing
Thanks for the comment and input!
Did you fix it ?
nice..ive been experiencing same problem, but with shift shock from N-D and to 2nd gear.
Thanks for the input!
I've got a 2008 honda crv that makes this shuttering/clicking noise when shifting gears (very faint) also from when shifting from park, reverse, neutral, or drive. Shifts really hard too from first to second. Possibly needs a tranny flush but I'm not sure or it could just be some kind of plate rattling around.
I think this is what is wrong with my 2008 Scion xB. It acts like a fool when the a/c is running and if the a/c has been running at any point in the drive cycle. I took it to a transmission shop and was told “it’s the transmission, but it didn’t throw any codes.” It has done this gear shifting mess every year for a few years now (when I start running the a/c, but it’s really bad this year). It also has a hard down shift with the a/c unless I use the shifter manually.
Wow i think thats what’s happening with mine!! It still works but it makes my car not want to drive at all! Im going to try to drive without ac and see if it doesnt go bad
It was the ac compressor! If i dont use the ac the car doesnt have problems
@@salvadorianboy100 ah a happy ending
@@TheBadMadMan786 yes but that car had so many problems, i dont have it anymore
@@salvadorianboy100 oh no. What car was it?
@@TheBadMadMan786 it was a 2002 honda accord, it was just problem after problem after problem
hmmm..My 1999 CRV does that too. Might try this soon.
2001 honda accord
what rpm should it be at when it hits the first gear? Mine waits until about 3000rpm
Great diagnostic Dave! A good tip
Thanks MIke! I forgot to do a burnout in your honor though!
Big Dog50001 Automotive maybe next time!
Thanks
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Great video. Do you do ac work?
So say if I’m in 3rd gear at the red light right? Then it goes green I step on the gas in it stutter before catch what does that mean ?
If the ac compressor was an issue it would start to lock up and throw a belt. Need to replace the shift solenoid first and take it for another test drive before condemning a bad ac compressor
Hey is it possible a clogged expansion valve or clog somewhere else could be causing a strain on the AC compressor ultimately contributing to hard shifting? I was thinking maybe low side vacuum from a clog could make the compressor work harder. Thanks a ton for your videos!!
Yes, anything that overloads the compressor will cause excessive drag on the engine. Poor airflow through the condenser and/or badly bent or blocked fins will also cause a lot of drag from the excessive high side pressure. The only way to know for sure is to check the high and low side pressures and make sure they are within a normal range.
Yes I have same problem with my car with d13 engine there was no ac Refrigerator gas in it after I refill it my car is not shifting to 3rd and 4rth gear .
Mine is opposite. Car shifts better when the AC is on. Having hard time shifting when AC is off.
Same here! You figure out the issue!!??
@@dorran962 did you ?
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mine was like this for awhile but now it’s the same with the a/c off please help
My 2003 Civic SI - was doing that The radar was very dirty My husband removed it and found out that they put an" Acura radar" in So we ordered it After replacing it Then all of a sudden - it would not shift at all The they ( Toyota dealership - said there was coolant in the transmission fluid ???? How can that happen??
Some Hondas have transmission lines connected to the radiator to help it cool (they are separate from the coolant). If there is a leak inside radiator they can mix.
You’d think that having a manual transmission would solve the issue, but nope. I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX 6MT and the revs are bipolar when shifting. The revs will sometimes drop rapidly or normally between shifts with the AC compressor on, and it’s impossible to modulate clutch engagement and gear shifting exactly and cleanly every time when you don’t know what to expect.
Thank you,nice video am sorprice,
Are you going to make a video changing the a/c compressor? Would love to see that. Thanks for the great videos. S.Grant
Thanks for the comment. I am not sure if that vehicle is going to get fixed, if it does I will see what I can do.
@@BigDog50001 did you ever?
recently got my ac charged it’s kind of doing the same just not as bad but my clutch steady switches on and off at times and sometimes can hear ac rattling when stopped from inside the car when in drive but also have grinding tensioner or idler pulley can hear when accelerating and when clutch kicks on and off definitely got to change them to.the ac I’m pretty sure shouldn’t be switching on and off way it’s doing fully charged I been noticing how loud vibration is from it also for awhile now thinking 🤔 it’s trying to go out also
Can you please write a list of the things you replaced in a comment to make it Easy for us new guys to get it replaced
For some reason my 2 gear is hessitant its almost like you have to let of as if you are driving a standard
Sounds like that could be a transmission issue.
Did you figure it out ?
I'm having a similar shifting problem with my 98 ex . But it happens without having the ac or heat on
No kidding.. My friend isn't passing 1st gear. Thought transmission was shot
I knew I wasn’t crazy.. I know my car like the back of my hand and I knew everytime I turned my ac on its harder for my car to shift.
Huh .... how about that ...05 Honda Accord is occasionally does this ...I tried Lucas Stop Skip and it helped but it continues but less often ....I wonder if the A/C pully might be slowing the the clutch plate pressure switch ?
It is possible. I will say I am not a fan of any aftermarket fluids inside Honda transmissions. Thank you for the comment!
Bien explicado
Same thing is happening to me, ac compressor is dead so I never use the ac, any idea? Also just replaced the tcu
So what are the solution between Ac compressor and drivability with hard shifting???
Thanks for this video!
I am late to watch it but it helps me as well...... My 06 accord automatic shift ms perfect on manual mode and, with the a/c on.
But with no a/c, shifts hard backwards when coming to a stop. Rpm drops down to 500rpms and gose right up to normal again.
2 years I have try alot to solve this issue.
But is only when coming to a stop that it dose it.
Can someone give me any tips?
What can it be?
Thanks
What if the ac isn't on and I have the same problem
I have a 2005 civic . And the transmission keep shifting between 3rd and 4th gear . Vibration will this is happening . Any idea what could be causing the problem. If I turn of the over drive it shift perfectly
How would you trouble shoot for manual transmission.
why 2012 Civic AC turns on and off every 20 seconds , Why is that?
mine is r18 manual transmission, i knew i have a problem with my a/c compressor sometimes its off most of the time its on and its not going into automatic to stop. do you guys think it affect my shifting problem? because i started to research about my hard shifting problem when my a/c is on and i dont know what to do now.
This happened on my civic, finally seized so I had to pull over and cut the belt.
That can definitely happen, thanks for the input!
do you happen to know where to begin troubleshooting for what i think is the same car 00 coupe civic si automatic trans. when changing from gear selector (PRNDL only not car going from 1/2/3/4) theres crunching/grinding/ as if being forced into P,R,N,D but drives fine afterwards
im having this problem with my 97 Coupe on the way back from a job interview. i didnt have my AC on tho
If having the AC on or off does not change anything then it is probably something else.
That happen to my 2000 honda accord as well but does it also with AC off after driving car for a long while? Any help bro
Thank you for the video seems like that's the problem
Thanks for the comment!
Hey everyone, I have a similar problem but for me it’s when it’s downshifting, my 89 accord has this weird thing when the a/c is on it has a hard time downshifting it really bogs the engine. But when the a/c is off like he said in the video it drives like a dream.... any thoughts bout why?
Thanks
Swapped out a radio from the junkyard into my 04 stock civic and ever since then it always says the ac is on when i turn the defrosters on and it started having shifting issues within the past couple weeks. Buuut it’s having trouble shifting with the ac on and off but not always.
Generally, when the windshield defrost is on, the A/C automatically turns on to help get rid of moisture. Some Hondas will show the A/C light on and some do not.
My car is doing this exact thing same car but I don’t run the AC please help
Sounds like a different issue than this vehicle and will probably need some troubleshooting done by someone who knows these systems.
Im having wxact issue but i dont have ac but ac pump still on it just started this
My 1999 Odyssey happens when I put it in reverse with the ac on.
My 99’ civic has been shifting the same exact way. Except iv been using heat (Michigan winter). Do you think the heat could cause this same problem? I was told my transmission is going bad. But maybe I’ll try driving without the heat on and see if that’s issue.
(With A/C button pressed using heat)
If the A/C is on (heat/defrost mode), then yes it could be a similar issue.
Big Dog50001 Automotive thanks for the reply!
I have a 2000 civic that seems to hesitate on acceleration but it seems to clear up when my ac is on....i dont notice any other problems. It idles fine and gave it a tune up have any idea what the problem might be?
Drivability issues can be complex, unfortunately I would have to drive it and see how it feels and look at scan data to get direction.
Big Dog50001 Automotive Thank you
Did you figure it out ?
@@MrTakeOne I think its transmission related but I'm still driving the car everyday to this day 🤷♂️
What comes after 4th gear? Where are the rpms when you hit 70mph
Since my car is close to the same year as this car, I assume it’s only a 4-speed automatic with 4 gears, so there isn’t gonna be another gear above 4th.
Those generation Civics have 4 speed automatic transmissions.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the comment!
Anyone have a fix to Honda accord doesn’t wanna go over third gear high rpm’s while going 60 Honda accord 1998
Wow.
I have a 1998 honda Civic
Quick question, I got a 98 Honda Accord and it’s shifts severely hard from first to second gear but every gear after that is smooth. The AC is never on either. What’s the issue? People tell me it needs a tune up but I’ve never heard of tune ups changing shifting issues
It is probably the transmission doing that, those generation Accords are known to do that. Servicing the transmission fluid (drain and fill) can sometimes help.
Hi What is the name of Honda Civic uses trassmission inside the Civic for FD6, FB7 and FC5 models ? Can it be AISIN and/or ? FC5 uses CVT but what trade name of company ie AISIN again ?
AISIN is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for many parts on Hondas. I do not know off the top of my head who makes those transmissions though.
my civic 05 takes a lot of timr to shift from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. like ur expecting it to shift but it wont. then in 3rd, it stays hardly for a second and then shift to 4. any help would be appreciated.
with ac off, its shifts better but 2 to 3 still takes a long long time.
My cousins Pilot jerks really hard when changing to reverse and I’m worried it might be going out
That is not a good sign, thanks for the input.
Could be engine mounts,, honda are known for engine mount,, happened to me twice,, all good now
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I live in a mountain town. I have an 03 Honda accord 2.4 lx and it leaks oil. That's the secondary issue..
The main issue is that in lower gears driving from gear 1 and 2 or from 0-20 mph I notice the gear slip a little bit I notice when I downshift the rpm stick fast flickers from 2000 to 1000 rpm. Mind you, this is without the ac turning on.
Is that an indicator to replace transmission or something smaller? Please let me know.
Thanks. .
Slipping too much may indicate an issue with transmission. Checking level (and adjusting if necessary) and/or replacing fluid might help.
@@BigDog50001 Okay. I appreciate the advice. Ended up selling the car two days ago. Thank god..
Strangely, I just had my engine replaced and I noticed about two days later compressor will not engage. And after driving on highway, I get stuttering and hesitation shifting gears at high speeds. Does not do this at low speeds. Thoughts?
I would double check work if engine was just replaced. Very common for things to not get plugged back in and ground connections to either be missed or reconnected in a way that does not allow a complete circuit (bad ground connection).
Big Dog50001 Automotive Ok, I will do that. Thanks for the feedback.
Is there a way to fix the A/C when its having that problem or you have to buy a new one?
Usually it needs another A/C compressor.
I have this problem because my alternator bearing is going out
They can definitely create issues too.
R u in Arizona bc that looks like some place I seen in AZ to me
Yes I am.
I think hondas weakness is a/c! Had the same model and it was a tank but a/c was problematic.
Some Hondas have great A/C, other models not so much. Thanks for the input!
My Civic 03 does this without the AC on
The 2001-2005 Civics did not have the best of transmissions.
What about going uphill with the ac on.?
Driving with the A/C on is going to put a drag on the engine (including going uphill). The question is whether the A/C system is putting more strain on the engine than it should due to a faulty system.
I beg to disagree. My Honda 97 DX civic's AC is always turned off and I am having this freaking hard to shift problem. So, the more I will have a problem if my AC is turned on. I am from FL and summertime is hot hot hot! And I am the only one with windows open trying to save gas and the engine wear and tear.
So you disagree because you are having a different issue than the vehicle in this video? Ok, thanks for stopping by.
I have a different problem when my AC is on my car run kdream but when the AC is off it make it hard chief what can be
All my power is draining
Who woulda thought....
Yep, it can happen!
Hello world
i think the problem of your car is the transmission. and when you turn the ac on the idle goes rough you need to clean your iacv and your throttle body i think it has a lot of carbon buildup
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This happens becaues the transmission heats up as you go not because the ac
Gabriel Amaro I’m guessing that you didn’t watch the entire video and that you didn’t watch the follow up video to this either.
I didnt watch the follow up
But the selenoids are prone to clogging as the vehichle goes along the road the transmission heats up and then thats where the selinoid fails it very common for the honda automatic transmission of that year
Yes solenoids can get clogged or fail and effect shift quality but just because transmission solenoids on Hondas sometimes go bad doesn't mean it is always happening. I have seen several instances (including this one) where a bad A/C compressor puts too much load on the engine and effects either drive-ability/idling or shifting. Thanks for the input.