Honda Accord 2000 - Engine Code P1739
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Honda Accord 2000 - Engine Code P1739
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I went to buy a used car from a private seller today and when I got the engine checked, there was a code P1739 displayed. The car has 141k miles on it and is a Honda Accord 2000. I am getting it at a decent price so I told them I would think about taking it if they can get that fixed (the car has a transmission warranty of 7 years or 100k miles that they obtained when the car had 82k miles on it). They agreed to it and we are going to the dealer together.
I am not understanding if this is a minor problem that can be fixed or a major problem that is warning me to stay away from this car. The car looks well maintained and the oil was changed regularly every 3 months so the general maintenance looks good to me but I might be wrong. Can someone advice me on this please?
I went to buy a used car from a private seller today and when I got the engine checked, there was a code P1739 displayed. The car has 141k miles on it and is a Honda Accord 2000. I am getting it at a decent price so I told them I would think about taking it if they can get that fixed (the car has a transmission warranty of 7 years or 100k miles that they obtained when the car had 82k miles on it). They agreed to it and we are going to the dealer together.
I am not understanding if this is a minor problem that can be fixed or a major problem that is warning me to stay away from this car. The car looks well maintained and the oil was changed regularly every 3 months so the general maintenance looks good to me but I might be wrong. Can someone advice me on this please?
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That code is for the 3rd clutch switch.
The 6th generation accords (98-02) have had a lot of transmissions fail due a design flaw. I think that a bearing in there would break apart and clog the fluid passages.
From a quick search, this P1739 might be a sign that the transmission is failing. The warranty will expire in 40K miles, so keep that in mind.
If the dealership agrees to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one, then that will help. See if they will warranty the replacement transmission.
The 6th generation accords (98-02) have had a lot of transmissions fail due a design flaw. I think that a bearing in there would break apart and clog the fluid passages.
From a quick search, this P1739 might be a sign that the transmission is failing. The warranty will expire in 40K miles, so keep that in mind.
If the dealership agrees to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one, then that will help. See if they will warranty the replacement transmission.
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best advice i can give you...........spend 70-80 dollars and have the car inspected by a shop that specializes on Hondas or a Honda dealer ,, and tell them about the chk engine lite being on.ask them to do a buyer's inspection
P1739 is a transmission code ,,,,I would not buy the car till you know for sure what the issue is ..About the tranny having a 7 yrs or 100k miles warranty ,, did you actually see the warranty paper and the name of the shop that performed the job???
P1739 is a transmission code ,,,,I would not buy the car till you know for sure what the issue is ..About the tranny having a 7 yrs or 100k miles warranty ,, did you actually see the warranty paper and the name of the shop that performed the job???
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Are you sure that the warranty isn't 7years/100K from original purchase date. That would mean that the warranty ran out sometime around 2007. Those accords had a warranty extension (trans only) on them until 105K miles and 7 years 9months from original purchase date. Even with honda certified cars it is always from the original "in service" which starts the day the car is originally sold.
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@deserthonda:
I saw the warranty papers. The place is called: Windy City Honda located at S. Pulaski Road in Chicago. It says that the tranny was replaced when the car had 81k miles on it. And then it had a note saying: "7 years or 100k miles". So I thought it was a warranty from the date of replacement.
Thank You for that.. So I will do the following in that case:
1. Take it to Pepboys to get a buyer's inspection
2. Check with the dealer if the warranty covers even now or if it has already expired.
3. Ask for a transmission replacement and verify if the dealer would give another warranty.
Thanks again... at least now I won't take any hasty step...
Added that that, I am taking the owner to the dealer as well, so if they say there is no more warranty I will ask the owner to replace it (which I highly doubt that he will...) or I'll pass the deal. Here's a carfax report that made me think it was a great car:
I saw the warranty papers. The place is called: Windy City Honda located at S. Pulaski Road in Chicago. It says that the tranny was replaced when the car had 81k miles on it. And then it had a note saying: "7 years or 100k miles". So I thought it was a warranty from the date of replacement.
Thank You for that.. So I will do the following in that case:
1. Take it to Pepboys to get a buyer's inspection
2. Check with the dealer if the warranty covers even now or if it has already expired.
3. Ask for a transmission replacement and verify if the dealer would give another warranty.
Thanks again... at least now I won't take any hasty step...
Added that that, I am taking the owner to the dealer as well, so if they say there is no more warranty I will ask the owner to replace it (which I highly doubt that he will...) or I'll pass the deal. Here's a carfax report that made me think it was a great car:
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03/28/2003 27,303 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Chicago, IL Title #T234234025 Title issued or updated New owner reported 03/11/2004 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Hickory Hills, IL Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 06/02/2004 61,000 Illinois Inspection Station Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection 05/11/2005 Honda City Chicago, IL Engine/powertrain computer/module checked Timing belt/tensioner checked 06/25/2005 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 08/27/2005 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 11/07/2005 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 01/23/2006 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 05/22/2006 101,000 Illinois Inspection Station Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection 06/12/2006 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 10/27/2006 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 12/12/2006 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Exhaust system checked 03/12/2007 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 04/27/2007 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Summit Argo, IL Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 08/31/2007 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Maintenance inspection completed Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 01/21/2008 124,027 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 03/10/2008 125,000 Illinois Inspection Station Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection 03/26/2008 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Chicago, IL Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 07/18/2008 129,820 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Maintenance inspection completed Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 01/19/2009 135,884 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated 06/15/2009 140,485 Honda City Chicago, IL 773-582-5000 www.hondacitychicago .com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
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I have been to honda dealer, I was given two more codes 91737 and p0700 which i was told that they are also simalar to p1739. he told me the transmiiion is good, however third switch has to be chngd, that it would cost me abt $250 to get it done, rigt now i am getting buyers inspection done at pepboys, as there are no major problems i am not sure how long the car would survive. Dealers say car is fine but i am not sure about it please advice me in this regard.
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I don't know those specific codes for the 2000, but it sounds like the transmission is on its way out.
Unless Honda will replace the transmission under the previous warranty, then I would not buy this car.
Unless Honda will replace the transmission under the previous warranty, then I would not buy this car.
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