Transmssion over heated - Honda Pilot

kspilot · 07-06-2011, 11:38 PM

About a month ago my d4 started flashing and like many others i turned the car off and the light went away. Last week while driving up to the mountains my transmission started jerking like crazy and the rpm starting jumping up and down, i pulled over and heard the trans oil boiling. I sat for about an hr to let the oil cool and was able to turn around and drive back home with no problems. With the transmission over heating the way it did should i even bother trying to repair it or should i just get it rebuilt? I need some advise before making this every expensive decision.

mclairmo · 07-07-2011, 12:56 AM

Need to pull codes and attempt to determine cause before deciding what to do. There are many electrical components that could have failed and caused the condition. Sometimes, a cheaper alternative can be found to repair the tranny and delay replacement. Also, check fluid level. Also, check radiator for signs of trans fluid leaking into it from the built in trans fluid cooler. If you do repair that trans (as opposed to replacement), be sure to replace that burnt fluid, too.

dustino8 · 07-07-2011, 12:59 AM

Curious, how did you hear the trans oil boil?

Another question, did the trans temp light illuminate?

kspilot · 07-07-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dustino8

Curious, how did you hear the trans oil boil?

Another question, did the trans temp light illuminate?

After turning off the car i could hear the oil boiling sitting inside the car it was pretty loud and the only lights that came on were the MIL and the D4

07-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
kspilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sacramento Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Transmssion over heated About a month ago my d4 started flashing and like many others i turned the car off and the light went away. Last week while driving up to the mountains my transmission started jerking like crazy and the rpm starting jumping up and down, i pulled over and heard the trans oil boiling. I sat for about an hr to let the oil cool and was able to turn around and drive back home with no problems. With the transmission over heating the way it did should i even bother trying to repair it or should i just get it rebuilt? I need some advise before making this every expensive decision.

07-07-2011, 12:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need to pull codes and attempt to determine cause before deciding what to do. There are many electrical components that could have failed and caused the condition. Sometimes, a cheaper alternative can be found to repair the tranny and delay replacement. Also, check fluid level. Also, check radiator for signs of trans fluid leaking into it from the built in trans fluid cooler. If you do repair that trans (as opposed to replacement), be sure to replace that burnt fluid, too. __________________ 2005 LX 4wd Surco Safari Roof Basket with 3.5 inch 55 Watt lights mounted to it OEM accessory roof bars OEM nerf bars OEM rear splash guards 2006 OEM 4wd emblem Blacked out front and rear bumper garnish OEM accessory rubber cargo mat Garmin GPS Full size spare on OEM alloy rim Aftermarket tinted windows OEM accessory fog light kit OEM accessory cargo cover Silver painted grill Body colored door/side moldings Acura stainless exhaust tips KYB GR2 struts/shocks Curt 13328 Hitch

07-07-2011, 12:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
dustino8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 764 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Curious, how did you hear the trans oil boil? Another question, did the trans temp light illuminate? __________________ 2003 SS EX-L; Sidesteps, aftermarket hitch and tranny cooler, prodigy brake controller, Airlift 1000 2007 Toyota Tundra Dearly departed 1991 Prelude and 2005 Civic

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