so while i was driving today coming from work i go to put in 3rd, being very regular, but when i tried to put it in, i heard this grinding noise and the trans would not take 3rd. i tried to force it but when it seemed like it was in gear i let off the clutch and it would be like i didnt put the gear all the way in. i played around with it when i got home and i got it to go in like twice but if i was in 3rd and i came to a complete stop, when i release the clutch it acts as if the gear is not all the way in. Did i lose 3rd?
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I'd say 3rd is gone, enjoy 4th and 5th
90 accord EX automatic F22A4 232,500
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Yup now you gotta get a pimp shinz nit 4 speed shift knob. At least 5th didn't go out with gas at 4 bucks.-1991 Honda Accord LX H22a-
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ok so i guess i have to replace the tranny. how much to rebuild?
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It would be better if u got one from the junk yard and ask for a 30 day warranty. that would be bout $250 where i live and for a rebuilt installed would be bout $1000 to $1200 give or takeComment
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my 3rd gear grinds also if i try to go into 3rd after 2nd gear almost redlines, or I downshift from 5th real quick above 50mph. but if i shift normally, 3rd is fine. im beginning to lose 3rd, but not yet, eventually ill have to swap the tranny out also.
my family has done quite a few tranny swaps at home. around oregon rebuilt tranny for hondas are usually around $300.
rebuilt trannys work excellent.
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Just for clarity, you guys aren't actually losing your gears. The actual gears are helical cut and stay meshed all the time. What you are actually witnessing is the deterioration of your synchronizers, the mechanisms that help to match the engine speed with the road speed. However, in our Accords, replacing a synchronizer entails replacing actual gear too, since our synchro-sleeves aren't of the floating type, but are cast parts of the gear itself. All this means that replacing synchros on our transmissions is fairly expensive. I myself paid over $600 in parts and $400 in labor to replace two synchronizers and some bearings.
Look at the bright side though: Getting your transmission rebuilt is like getting a new transmission, as opposed to just getting a junkyard piece.Comment
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Originally posted by alkoholikwun
my third is almost out but not yet maybe in a year or less
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you will need a press and the proper setup for gear replacement
synchros go out...this seems like it's the syncros__
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You could always change the fluid to some synthetic Honda MTF or GM Synchromesh. It MIGHT make things work a little better for the time being. It won't fix the problem, and it'll only be a band-aid at best... but it could keep it working a little better while you plan for a rebuild or replacement.
A rebuild would be best, since a used replacement transmission may develop a similar problem very quickly.
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