Erratic Auto Trans, '07 Accord
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Erratic Auto Trans, '07 Accord
I recently purchased a 2007 Accord EX-V6 with auto trans. The trans seems erratic in the way it shifts.
When cruising in 'Drive' below 50 MPH, and removing foot from accelerator, the car never slows down the same way: Sometimes it 'coasts' like all other cars I've driven. Other times the engine remains engaged, and the car slows down faster than I expect. But most of the time, the engine remains engaged, and after slowing some, it down-shifts, and it feels like the brakes went on. The down-shift never occurs the same way, and it's difficult to judge when to remove foot from gas pedal when approaching a stop.
This is particularly annoying when driving in slow traffic, because it requires constant speed adjustment with the gas pedal.
My gas mileage is poor, and I suspect that erratic transmission operation is the reason.
I'd like to know your opinion on this issue.
Les
When cruising in 'Drive' below 50 MPH, and removing foot from accelerator, the car never slows down the same way: Sometimes it 'coasts' like all other cars I've driven. Other times the engine remains engaged, and the car slows down faster than I expect. But most of the time, the engine remains engaged, and after slowing some, it down-shifts, and it feels like the brakes went on. The down-shift never occurs the same way, and it's difficult to judge when to remove foot from gas pedal when approaching a stop.
This is particularly annoying when driving in slow traffic, because it requires constant speed adjustment with the gas pedal.
My gas mileage is poor, and I suspect that erratic transmission operation is the reason.
I'd like to know your opinion on this issue.
Les
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RE: Erratic Auto Trans, '07 Accord
I see the downshifting in mine when i let off the gas at 50, thoug I have a 4cyl. It may coast too. I guess I dont really pay attention or care enoguh to think about it.
Take it to the dealer and show them. If there is somethign wrong, they'll take care of it.
Take it to the dealer and show them. If there is somethign wrong, they'll take care of it.
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RE: Erratic Auto Trans, '07 Accord
Honda uses whats called fuzzy-logic to control their transmissions, simply your foot on or off the gas pedal may cause different reactions everytime do to other inputs that are not under a drivers direct control. What kind of mpg are you getting? My 06/v6/6mt gets an average of about 26 mpg. Thats with 13 highway miles and 5 city per direction(to/from work).
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