A/T - Torque Converter 4th Gear Vibration

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Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.

85-005
ACCORD See list under
and CARS AFFECTED TRANS Issue Date
PRELUDE FEB 1, '85


Torque Converter Vibration


PROBLEM (Supersedes Bulletin 84-064 dated Nov. 12, '84)

Vibration or rumble from the transmission while driving in 4th gear between 32 and 42 mph with the torque converter lockup clutch engaged.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Worn thrust washer in the torque converter stator.

CARS AFFECTED
^ '84 Accord
^ '84 Prelude

^ '85 Accord within the following engine number ranges:

LOW ALT CAL ALL ALT

Japan All ES2-2500025-2500049 ES2-2000010-2000021 ES-2900005-2900013

Ohio All ES2-2200075 - 2204934 - -
ex SEi

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the torque converter with the improved one listed below.

1. Drain and remove the transmission.

2. Replace the torque converter. The new converter must be P/N 26000-PC9-305; do not use any other part number.

3. Reinstall the transmission.

4. Flush the transmission with ATF:

^ Add 3 quarts of Dexron II ATF (ARCO, Union 76, or Kendall brand).

^ Road test the car for at least 5 miles. Select all gear positions, including reverse.
^ Drain the transmission, then add the correct amount of ATF (ARCO, Union 76, or Kendall).

PARTS INFORMATION

Torque converter H/C 1976182, P/N 26000-PC9-305

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Enter the transmission serial number and the failed torque converter serial number in the Customer Contention box on the warranty claim.

Operation number: 218101
Flat rate time: Accord - 3.9 hours, Prelude - 4.3 hours Failed part H/C: 1565019
Defect code: 045
Contention code: B07