transmission won;t engage into gear or slips and jerks after warm. do these trannys fail often? what kind of trans does this model carry, in case i need a replacement. the fluid is bright red. i hear their is a cvt transmission and a different one that they could have.

 

i hear this is a common problem? how do i know what kind of transmission is installed? i know its a 4 spd auto but what is the name of the transmission?

 

You should be able to figure it out using your VIN and the diagram below.

Is the CEL ON or is the D4 light blinking?

 

I acually just read about this problem, It also most common with the 97's. I would just replace it, maybe a new one or even used if you don't think you can afford a new one. If I was going to replace one I would put in a 5 speed manual. There pretty durable and I heard they last forever. They are also fun to drive and get pretty good gas mileage. But again the CVT also gets very good gas mileage and is very good if that's all our really looking for (as in no power upgrades.) If this is just your daily driver then a CVT would probably be great for you. If you need anymore info on the CVT just ask.

 

will the cvt fit my model? i think i just have a 4 spd. don't they have the cvt in the newer 00-02 models? how hard is it to switch to a 5 spd manual?

 

now the trans is working fine. it is OVERFILLED. does honda fluid make any difference? looks like the p/o put in penzoil tranny oil.

 

Use Honda or Honda recommended tranny fluid.

 

how hard is the tranny to replace on these and if it dosn;t have a cvt but a 4 spd, will a cvt fit?

 

heres what i got. i found i have got the B4RA 4 speed. arn;t they suposed to last for a long while? what is the difference between a cvt and b4ra and will they interchange w. a base model civic lx engine?

 

ok guys i have a b4ra transmission, and would like to swap a cvt in. is this possible?