every now an then my Accord has difficulty dropping into reverse. its sporadic but its acting up a little more recently. also has some trouble dropping into second gear after starting, so I have to bring RPMs up to 3-4,000 and once it shifts the car drives great. I bring the car to operating temperature every time I start it. any suggestions. I would be willing to drop a new transmission into it, but I know very little about this subject. I did put a new Transmission Solenoid in the car in 2018.
1995 Honda Accord LX 2.7L

thanks and very happy Holidays to everyone!

bt

 

If the transmission is failing internally, then you would have to rebuild/replace which is expensive.

Before condemming the transmission there are a few things you can investigate that are less expensive than a transmission replacement and worth a shot.

Scan for codes. Your 95 V6 is OBD2 and the connector is behind the ash tray. Post any codes on here.

I think the V6 has a throttle cable from the throttle body to the transmission that you can adjust to take up any slack. It could cause strange shifting patterns.

Change the transmission fluid. You'll drain/refill with ~ 3 qts transmission fluid, then drive to adequately mix (a day or a week depending on your schedule). Repeat 2 more times to exchange most of the fluid with fresh fluid. When draining the fluid, take a close look at the fluid to see if there is a bunch of debris or metal shavings. Spreading the fluid thin helps see this, so I put a few drops on the inside of a white cap of a jelly or pickle jar. The white background helps to reveal contaminants.

 

thanks very much! happy Holidays! I will have the throttle cable checked first and then scan for any codes, then do the fluid as instructed before I move to rebuild/replace,

If I went with a replace, is there any transmission as good or better then the factory transmission with this specific car, or rebuild would be the way to go?

 

I don't know if there is a different transmission to swap in. This was Honda's first V6 accord. I would advise against using the 98-02 V6 transmissions if they fit on your accord. I don't see too many 95-97 V6 failures on here, so I'd stick with the transmission that came with the car. Rebuilt is probably the way to go.

 

sounds great! I have been recommended to a shop close to home. I will take the car there after the holiday.

 

so I am looking at a rebuild. I am trying to track down a OEM transmission filter. I got he part number from Honda - 25420-P0Z-00. I believe it discontinued/backordered through Honda. but I am confused. I am seeing 2 parts,a filter and then a strainer. here are the 2 listings with the same part number. one doesnt have a picture. I have attached images of the filter and the other part which I dont know what it is (strainer?)

1 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/124662660506
2 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/166372447492

happy New Year!
bt