2003 Honda Pilot transmission issues – shock or flares on 2 – 3 or 3 – 2 shift

Honda Pilot transmission problems are nothing new. But according to American Honda, this particular one has a rather long list of potential causes.

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What Transmission Do I Have?

BVGA 2 and/or 3rd clutch discs and plate

Third clutch transmission fluid pressure switch is defective

Crutch piston, check valve O rings

Second and/or third accumulator failure (this acts like a little shock absorber that absorbs excess energy during and after a shift)

Shift solenoid valve C defective

Shift valve C defective

CPC valve B is faulty

A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B have failed

2nd checkball is stuck inside inside of the valve body is

Obviously, those are a number of potential problems that could take a lot of time and money to track down. 

With the rising cost of used vehicles, interest rates and the cost of living, it makes more sense than ever to keep your current vehicle on the road for as long as possible. That’s why you might want to consider investing in a remanufactured Honda transmission. If the rest of your truck is in good working order, this could keep you on  road for a very long time.

Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

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