Guidelines To Avoid Needless A/T Replacement (ASN1205-09)

GUIDELINES TO AVOID NEEDLESS A/T REPLACEMENT

ACURA SERVICE NEWS

SERVICE INFORMATION

Our factories and reman centers have been getting an increasing number of failed A/T cores that, after inspection, wind up checking out No Trouble Found (NTF). The inspection process typically includes a dynamometer test, an invehicle test, a high-temperature/high-pressure leak test, and often a thorough teardown analysis.

To avoid needless A/T replacement , make sure you follow these guidelines to the letter  :

• Test-drive the vehicle  . Unless there's an obvious problem, you've got to do a test-drive to check out your service client's complaint. We're now requiring the name of the service tech who checked out the problem be entered on the Warranty A/T Order form in the Customer Contention  field.
• Check all fittings, lines, and hoses  . Many A/Ts get replaced for suspected leaks. Before ordering a reman A/T for a suspected leak, make sure all fittings, lines, and hoses are properly attached and any suspected leak just isnt residual ATF from an earlier service. Use a pressure washer to thoroughly clean the A/T, then check for leaks using Met-L-Chek D-70 Developer while following all manufacturer's instructions. Use a felt-tip marker to circle the location of any leaks you find.
• Do a full vehicle inspection  . If your client's complaint is about noise from the A/T, make sure other components such as worn tires or bad wheel bearings aren't the culprit.
• Use only Honda ATF-Z1  . There's only one  ATF that's suitable for Honda A/Ts, and that's Honda ATF-Z1. Use of non-Honda ATF could result in poor shift quality or lockup clutch judder.