Civic DX Coupe L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1999)
Shift Control Solenoid Valves: Customer Interest
A/T - Harsh Shifts/Stays in 1st Gear/MIL ON/DTC's Set
00-012
June 26, 2001
Applies To:
1996-00 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
1997-99 CR-V - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Harsh Shifting Automatic Transmission
(Supersedes 00-012, dated June 20, 2000)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
SYMPTOM
*The transmission shifts harshly, or it may stay in first gear. The harsh shifting is more noticeable on the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts under light throttle. It is not
affected by operating temperature. The MIL may be on with DTC P0730 or P0715 stored.*
PROBABLE CAUSE
*Contamination of the linear solenoid and its associated passages inside the transmission, or a broken spring internal to the transmission.*
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CORRECTIVE ACTION
*Flush the transmission with Genuine Honda ATF-Z1, then replace the linear solenoid. If shift feel is not affected, replace the transmission.*
PARTS INFORMATION
Linear Solenoid Assembly: P/N 28250-P4R-315, H/C 5317219
Drain Bolt Washer: P/N 90471-PX4-000, H/C 3300936
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Genuine Honda ATF-Z1: P/N 08200-9001, H/C 6512628
Civic and 2WD CR-V - 11.6 quarts required
4WD CR-V - 12.4 quarts required
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
