I got in a car accident and had to replace my grill. When I replaced the girl I moved the radiator around and I unknowingly disconnected the transmission cooling line hose from the radiator. It wasn’t until I drove my car 5 miles and I lost power to the car, that I realized my mistake.

I got help from you guys and realized it was an easy fix. Connect the hose back and fill the ATF back up.

However, I accidentally filled my PS with ATF, leaving my transition fluid completely empty and running the car about 20 minutes to try circulating the liquids and out of confusion (idiot).

I did not press the gas much at all but how likely did I cause damage by running the car without ATF for 20 minutes?

After finally realizing my mistake and filling up the ATF, the car did get its power back and I was able to drive it. I drove minimally and slowly and the car felt pretty normal. However, if I hit the gas hard it hesitates and doesn’t give torque like it used to and the engine revs before it catches on and accelerates. Ideas?

There was two erroor codes that read “Shift Solenoid B Performance Stuck Off P0756” . The other was PO722 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal. Hope with the ATF back in it will stay off but do I have long term damage? I’m scared to drive it more until you all give me more help.

Thanks again everyone x100!

 

I'd guess there aren't many people here who have had similar tranny history, but maybe the codes will help. Thinking you'll be educating us ...

I'd make sure the fluid is full and then just drive it; at some near term point I'd do two drain and fills separated by >10 miles of driving. Use Honda brand fluid. Cheap attempt to make things right. my '97 takes 2 1/2 qts per drain and fill so each drain gets rid of <40% of the fluid. Admit that my AT maintenance experience is limited. Luck to you.

 

Yeah, I'm over my head too. I like having 3 pedals...

Couple more inexpensive things to do...
- take off the solenoids (per error codes) & clean them
- look at wiring to the output shaft speed sensor for bad connections or something pulled apart when the radiator was moved
If you don't have a shop manual, you can probably find a download somewhere, to help find these components. Or use an on-line parts place for the parts drawings which might be helpful.

 

X2 to what Jim said. Clean out the solenoids first, as that might bring them back to life. Also get a hard copy, or digital version of the service manual for your car. It'll pay for itself quickly, and show you where different components are located. Personally, I wouldn't work on a Honda without one, there's just too much stuff in the newer cars that you can screw up quickly without realizing it. That's just my take on it, but then I have Hondas here that I own, plus my son's Civic, and just recently he picked up an Acura RSX S. :O Both him and his drive Hondas too. She drives an 08 Pilot, while he drives an 08 Civic Si.

 

Thank you for taking the time to help, I really appreciate it. I have the service manual, I will check it out and keep an eye on my fluids. I will let you know if she’s back to normal.