Accord L4-1829cc 1.8L SOHC ES, ET FI (1985)
Torque Converter: Customer Interest
A/T - Torque Converter 4th Gear Vibration
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Model
Applicable To
File Under
Bulletin No.
85-005
ACCORD
See list under
and
CARS AFFECTED
TRANS
Issue Date
PRELUDE
FEB 1, '85
Torque Converter Vibration
PROBLEM
(Supersedes Bulletin 84-064 dated Nov. 12, '84)
Vibration or rumble from the transmission while driving in 4th gear between 32 and 42 mph with the torque converter lockup clutch engaged.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Worn thrust washer in the torque converter stator.
CARS AFFECTED
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'84 Accord
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'84 Prelude
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'85 Accord within the following engine number ranges:
LOW ALT
CAL
ALL ALT
Japan
All
ES2-2500025-2500049
ES2-2000010-2000021
ES-2900005-2900013
Ohio
All
ES2-2200075 - 2204934
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ex SEi
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the torque converter with the improved one listed below.
1.
Drain and remove the transmission.
2.
Replace the torque converter. The new converter must be P/N 26000-PC9-305; do not use any other part number.
3.
Reinstall the transmission.
4.
Flush the transmission with ATF:
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Add 3 quarts of Dexron II ATF (ARCO, Union 76, or Kendall brand).
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Road test the car for at least 5 miles. Select all gear positions, including reverse.
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Drain the transmission, then add the correct amount of ATF (ARCO, Union 76, or Kendall).
PARTS INFORMATION
Torque converter H/C 1976182, P/N 26000-PC9-305
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Enter the transmission serial number and the failed torque converter serial number in the Customer Contention box on the warranty claim.
Operation number:
218101
Flat rate time:
Accord - 3.9 hours, Prelude - 4.3 hours Failed part H/C: 1565019
Defect code:
045
Contention code:
B07
