torque converter problem

2010 HONDA
31,500 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEILO2CIVIC
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Hi, no codes are present at this time. my car up shifts constantly when driving at around forty five mph. Is this because of the five speed transmission cannot handle the speed in fifth gear? It just seem that the torque converter is also engaging and disengaging smoothly but all the time. Is this normal for this car/transmission to act this way? Could it be clogged fuel injectors making the car labor in turn making the transmission work harder? I have tried fuel injection cleaner in the tank. I did the transmission service at 25,000 miles. The fluid was clean and replaced with the updated Honda fluid. I also noticed after I changed the fluid there is an external filter could changing that help? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Neil
Aug 5, 2017 at 12:31 AM
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Hello,

Yes, there is an external filter that plugs up on theses cars. Here is a video of the job being done:

https://youtu.be/pHPkHP4m0SM

I would also see if there is a program update from Honda that addresses this issue. You will need to call a Honda dealer for this.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 7, 2017 at 4:19 AM
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