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hey wat up people i have transmission problems.
when start is runnning cold the trans shift gears good
but when warm it dont it switch an sometimes its like been in neutral
when it trys to shift.
there is a sound when i start the engine it has a high pitch whining
sound but goes away for a few seconds in drive then comes back

 
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Do you have an automatic or manual transmission?

When was the last time you have the fluids changed?

How many miles are on your transmission?

Do you drive aggressively very often?

 
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its a 05 honda civic dx with the 4 speed automatic
the car has 194439 miles since 05 to to now
i dont think the fluids have been change unless they change with the tune up i have check it it an add some fluid it didnt help much
i droved it like i stole it a few times its my mothers car i dont do it much

 
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I hope they were changed during tune ups. What color was the fluid? was it a reddish color when you checked?

Im leaning towards the torque converter dying..

 
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when it first started it red just a little dark think now its like redish brown color but its light brown on a paper towel
the check engine light is on but it went off for a while when i took the battery off the take the whole air intake pipes off to see if there was any loose hoses i saw nothing but a dirty transmission case covered in gunk
i hope this not going to cost to much
would a trans off a 05 civic coupe ex work?? its just a though they all have have the same engine i think

 
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I have an 04 Civic Ex Coupe D17A2 and today I was going around 45 in 4th gear. when i accelerate and my engine just revs up to around 5400rpm and does not kick in the transmission I pull into the nearest parking lot and park. I try every gear inc/ reverse and get no acceleration. The car just revs and idles normally. I then put the car in park and turn the car off and open the car door close the door and turn the car on. The car would run for a few seconds and not have any problem. I get around 10 mph and the problem happens again repeatedly. When i turn the engine on the car makes a constant whining sound. I need multiple opinions before i do anything.

What is your opinion on this problem?

 
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Don't take my word for it, but I think the EX has a different final drive ratio. It'll prob still physically work, but I'm not sure if you would need any type of ecu swap, and I'm pretty sure it will throw a code. If it does come down to having to replace your transmission, your best bet for a smooth swap would be to stick with a DX/LX.

I also agree that it could be a failing torque converter, as the symptoms fit. Get it checked out though before you do a swap or anything drastic, make sure it's planned... auto tranny problems can add up to a lot of $$$ quick if you chase symptoms without knowing exactly what it is.

 
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AFAIK the whining sound is probably coming from a bad torque converter and is probably your issue. Once again, as you said, wait for a few more comments before doing anything drastic. You could do a drain and fill of the trans fluid 3 or 4 times to see if that improves it.

If ezone responds, I would follow his advise to the letter. I believe he'll give you the best advise given the information you provided. He's an everyday Honda tech at a dealership who actually truly cares that the job gets done right and is exceptionally good as his job....at least that's what I've come to believe based on his posts. I believe he's the go to guy when everyone else fails is what I'm saying.

 
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Ok yea i'm gonna prob get it towed to an AAMCO or other shop tomorrow or later this week. I have a car in the meantime so ill let you know what happens.
Yes I've been seeing the torque converter pop up on a lot or forums for the same issue but alongside whole transmission problems so I didn't want to do a complete overhaul just yet. Its gonna be expensive either way. My engine had 165k on it so i'm not surprised it happened. Will a new torque converter be required if i had to get a new transmission anyway? Cause with 165k it might not be worth it to get a new one. I still owe $2400 on it.

 
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That's all up to you to whether you think it's worth the money to fix it.

I bought my 02 ex auto brand new a little over 10 years ago and have put about $2200 in parts in it over the last two years. I paid it off 5 years ago. IMO, since this car was always kept in excellent condition from the beginning, I'm going to keep until it just falls apart or some dumb *** hit's me and I can't avoid it. I've experienced many of the common problems/symptoms with this vehicle to know how to repair it.