Hi,
Check Engine Lamp came on last week in my 97 Civic EX, I took it to dealer this week trying to make use of my extended Emission warranty.
But they say the code P0715 is not an emission related problem and hence my extended warranty will not cover it.
They suggested to do following 3 in order:
Transmission refill 80$
Replace transmission linear Solenoid 266$
Replace transmission 4300$


Any suggestins, what should I do?

Thanks

 

Here is what I found out using my FSM for the 96-98 civic.

See the following photo labeled the P0175 code:

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563221127praaCY

 

wow 4300 for a transmission? thats why i dont go to dealers

 

It's an automatic transmission trouble code. Here's what the manual says:

 

Does any of these repairs come under Emission warranty as I got a letter from HOnda sometime back saying that Federal Emission Warranty for my car is increased to 15 years and anyting covered under Emission Warranty will be diagnosed/repaired free of cost.

Can I get a dealer to fix it under warranty?

Following is covered under Emission warranty (from http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Documen...s/awl17925.pdf)

Fuel Injection System
• Engine Control Module (ECM).
8/80
• Fuel injectors.
• Fuel rail.
• MAP sensor.
• Heated oxygen sensors.
• Oxygen sensors.
• Barometric pressure sensor.
• Intake air temperature sensor.
• Throttle position sensor.
• Engine coolant temperature sensor.
• Knock sensors.
• Powertrain control module. 8/80
• Transmission control module.
• Countershaft speed sensor.
• Vehicle speed sensor.
• Fuel pressure regulator.
• Fuel pressure regulator vacuum
switching valve.
• Idle air control valve (IACV).
• A/T gear position switch.
• Lock-up clutch control solenoid valve.
• Shift control solenoid valve.
• Fuel filter (covered up to the first
replacement only; see the maintenance
schedule in the Owner’s Manual).
(Fuel filter replacement and flushing of
the fuel tank to remove contamination
resulting from a defect in material or
workmanship only are covered by the
warranty. Fuel injection system cleaning is
covered.)
Intake Air System
• Air cleaner element, housing, and
cover (covered up to the first
required replacement only; see the
maintenance schedule in the
Owner’s Manual).
• Mass air flow sensor.
• Air regulator.
• Common chamber.
• Throttle body assembly.
• Throttle switch.
• Intake manifold.
VTEC System
• Variable valve timing & valve lift
electronic control solenoid valve.
• Variable valve timing & valve lift
electronic control pressure switch.
Miscellaneous Parts
Hoses, clamps, brackets, piping, bolts
and gaskets associated with these
systems.

 

Based on the list you posted, possibly so.

 

As per the troubleshotting chart posted it seems to be a problem with the mainshaft speed sensor and it seems to be covered by extended warranty.
So i will go to delaer and ask again if it can be fixed under warranty but I doubt so as they gave me wrong info earlier something realted to Linear Solnoid on trnasmission

 

You may have a better chance with the dealer now that you have more detailed information. Print out all relevant information and bring it with you.

 

Thanks for the info I will go to delaer with all the info tomorrow and post the result back here

 

So I went to the dealer again armed with all the info which i got here and they replaced the Linear Solenoid valve under warranty without any charge to me.

Thanks guys.!!