1997 Acura CL transmission problem

BUNTY83

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1997 ACURA CL

Transmission problem
1997 Acura CL 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130xxx miles

i got 97 acura cl v6(3.0) auto. I check all fluid. And already change the speed sensor. Problem is when I put my car to drive or reverse. It is not moving. I have to rev up the rpm near 2000rpm. Then it is move the car. On freeway it is run fine. The problem is only at when I put my car to drive and reverse

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KHLOW2008

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Hi bunty83,

I need to understand the situaion better so would need you to provide me with more info.

1. Does it happen in all the forward gears or only in D3 and D4?
2. Does it happen when manually shifting to 2 or 1 position?
3. Does it happen even when operating temperature is achieved?
4. When shifting into 4th speed, does engine rpm flares slightly before fully engaging?
5. Does the D4 light blinks while driving?
6. Is the color of the trans fluid bright red or dark?
7. Any Check Engine Lamp ( CEL or MIL ) showing?
8. Any Hesitation or shifting irregularities, such as delayed upshifting etc?

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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 10:27 PM

BUNTY83

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It happen in all gears. It happen all the time even when oprrating temputure is achieved. When shifting to 4th gear engine rpm flares.D4 light use to blink but after change odemeter speed sensor it is not blink. Color o fluid is red. No check engine light on. Yes it is delay upshift

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Monday, December 22nd, 2008 AT 5:18 PM

KHLOW2008

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Hi bunty83,

The symptoms shows lack of pressure causing the slippage and ! of the possible causes are the Clutch Pressure Control valve A and B.

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE "A"/"B" ASSEMBLY

1. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve "A"/"B" assembly is located on transaxle. See Fig. 4 . Disconnect harness connector at A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves "A" and "B".

2. Using a DVOM, measure resistance between solenoid terminals. Resistance should be about 5 ohms. Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve "A"/"B" assembly if resistance is not as specified.

3. Check A/T clutch pressure control solenoid operation. Apply battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 2. See Fig. 12 . A clicking sound should be heard for each solenoid, indicating solenoid operation. Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve "A"/"B" assembly if solenoid fails to operate.