Huge Transmission Problem

USNridgen · 11-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Ok so i worked on cars for 2 years before joining the navy but i know nothing about hondas transmission. Heres what happened, so i was driving my truck at 45 mph and all the sudden out of no where she started hoppin and then it wouldn't even shift and finally wouldn't even go no where or even drive. I smelt tranmission fluid real bad and when i got out on the side of the road there was transmission fluid everywhere. My question is does honda automatic transmission need fluid to even shift or complete any function like a hydraulic transmission would?? Hopefully somethin was loose and popped off and i dont need a brand new transmission in my 06 ridgeline with only 57k miles. I am so broke and I hope and pray that i dont need a transmission because i would have to wait for like 6 months to get a new one after i come back from afghanistan.

any answers would help and i thank you in advance

Cochise111 · 11-21-2009, 04:04 PM

The short answer is the transmission won't do anything if it is very low on fluid. You might not need a tranny. You have to determine where the leak is. Could be something simple like a cooling line. It's all speculation until you find the leak.

schwejo · 11-21-2009, 05:05 PM

something to look at. There was a Honda notice of some sort on the situation in this post. I cant seem to locate the copy I had, perhaps someone here still has a copy? Something to do with the threads stripping right off a transmission cooler line.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...347#post373347

MDVE39 · 11-21-2009, 05:46 PM

It's good it happened at 57,000 miles. 5 year 60,000 mile power train warranty should cover it.

USNridgen · 11-21-2009, 10:57 PM

i dont have a warranty. i bought it used without one. I plan on looking at where the fluid is coming from tomorrow when i have some light. I noticed the fluid under the truck under the drivers front skid plate right under the from bumper. Hopefully it is what was mentioned about the coolant thing. What i did find funny when it happens no vsa or check engline lights came on our anything. Will update after i look at it tomorrow

speedlever · 11-22-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USNridgen

i dont have a warranty. i bought it used without one. I plan on looking at where the fluid is coming from tomorrow when i have some light. I noticed the fluid under the truck under the drivers front skid plate right under the from bumper. Hopefully it is what was mentioned about the coolant thing. What i did find funny when it happens no vsa or check engline lights came on our anything. Will update after i look at it tomorrow

The factory warranty is 5 year/60k miles. You should be covered, even used.

VSA/check engine lights have nothing to do with the tranny. There is a tranny fluid overheat light which is the only relevant indicator for your situation (AFIAK).

Jet Pack · 11-22-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USNridgen

i dont have a warranty. i bought it used without one. I plan on looking at where the fluid is coming from tomorrow when i have some light. I noticed the fluid under the truck under the drivers front skid plate right under the from bumper. Hopefully it is what was mentioned about the coolant thing. What i did find funny when it happens no vsa or check engline lights came on our anything. Will update after i look at it tomorrow

I agree with speed on this one, it should be covered. The only reason you wouldn't have warranty coverage is if you have a US truck imported to Canada. Your profile doesn't show us where you are.

speedlever · 11-22-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet Pack

I agree with speed on this one, it should be covered. The only reason you wouldn't have warranty coverage is if you have a US truck imported to Canada. Your profile doesn't show us where you are.

I'm guessing US military is not going to be in Canada!

USNridgen · 11-22-2009, 04:48 PM

So i should call my local honda dealership to get more info and my eligibility on the 5 year 60k warranty. I didn't get around to checking where the massive leak came from today as I was driving to the store today and had a blow out on my wifes car. This week is not my week lol. Thank god its over.

XEOD · 11-22-2009, 05:02 PM

USNRidgen, I had a CV boot start leaking at around 50,000 miles so I took it to the Honda dealer to have it fixed with a non-Honda warranty. The Honda guy called me and said my 5 year 60,000 mile warranty would cover it and they fixed it for free. I didn't even know there was a 5 year 60,000 mile warranty.

That's what I get for buying it at a Toyota dealer.

Your warranty still applies.

11-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
USNridgen ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37	Huge Transmission Problem Ok so i worked on cars for 2 years before joining the navy but i know nothing about hondas transmission. Heres what happened, so i was driving my truck at 45 mph and all the sudden out of no where she started hoppin and then it wouldn't even shift and finally wouldn't even go no where or even drive. I smelt tranmission fluid real bad and when i got out on the side of the road there was transmission fluid everywhere. My question is does honda automatic transmission need fluid to even shift or complete any function like a hydraulic transmission would?? Hopefully somethin was loose and popped off and i dont need a brand new transmission in my 06 ridgeline with only 57k miles. I am so broke and I hope and pray that i dont need a transmission because i would have to wait for like 6 months to get a new one after i come back from afghanistan. any answers would help and i thank you in advance __________________ "They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation" -Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

11-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#2
Cochise111 ROC Rank: Junior 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner White / Olive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 440	Re: Huge Transmission Problem The short answer is the transmission won't do anything if it is very low on fluid. You might not need a tranny. You have to determine where the leak is. Could be something simple like a cooling line. It's all speculation until you find the leak.

11-21-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
schwejo ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 1,141	Re: Huge Transmission Problem something to look at. There was a Honda notice of some sort on the situation in this post. I cant seem to locate the copy I had, perhaps someone here still has a copy? Something to do with the threads stripping right off a transmission cooler line. http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...347#post373347 __________________ It's all good fun!

11-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#4
MDVE39 ROC Rank: Senior 2009 RTL Bali Blue Pearl Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central MD Posts: 875	Re: Huge Transmission Problem It's good it happened at 57,000 miles. 5 year 60,000 mile power train warranty should cover it. __________________ 2009 RTL Bali Blue (mine) Cargo tray, trunk mat, wheel locks, rear splash guards, pin stripes, Garmin Nuvi 200, Sportwing door moldings 2007 RTL Billet Silver - Totaled 2006 Odyssey EX-L Sage Brush Pearl (wife's) 2005 Kia Optima (kids) Traded 2013 Kia Sorento (Daughter)

11-21-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
USNridgen ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37	Re: Huge Transmission Problem i dont have a warranty. i bought it used without one. I plan on looking at where the fluid is coming from tomorrow when i have some light. I noticed the fluid under the truck under the drivers front skid plate right under the from bumper. Hopefully it is what was mentioned about the coolant thing. What i did find funny when it happens no vsa or check engline lights came on our anything. Will update after i look at it tomorrow __________________ "They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation" -Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Last edited by USNridgen; 11-21-2009 at 11:00 PM.

11-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#9
USNridgen ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37	Re: Huge Transmission Problem So i should call my local honda dealership to get more info and my eligibility on the 5 year 60k warranty. I didn't get around to checking where the massive leak came from today as I was driving to the store today and had a blow out on my wifes car. This week is not my week lol. Thank god its over. __________________ "They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation" -Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

11-22-2009, 05:02 PM	#10
XEOD ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL White / Olive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill, Ga Posts: 336	Re: Huge Transmission Problem USNRidgen, I had a CV boot start leaking at around 50,000 miles so I took it to the Honda dealer to have it fixed with a non-Honda warranty. The Honda guy called me and said my 5 year 60,000 mile warranty would cover it and they fixed it for free. I didn't even know there was a 5 year 60,000 mile warranty. That's what I get for buying it at a Toyota dealer. Your warranty still applies.

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