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First, let me say I'm a neophyte in this arena, done a lot of wrenching, just not on new cars, so please go easy on me. I've searched the archives and nothing seems to fit.
I've read about the much vaunted A-V6 problems. I am one of the 1.6%, I've already had one tranny and torque converter replaced under warranty at 35K.
The current specs are:
2000 Accord V-6 Sedan with 4 speed auto 36,000 miles. This thing is a commuter, I don't hammer it, I have other toys for that.
The problem (same before AND after tranny replacement):
Under light acceleration or steady cruise speeds at lower RPM's there's a hesitation/shudder. The dealer started out by telling me that it was the torque converter, I was crazy, and they couldn't recreate the problem. After waiting a month for an appointment with a regional service director, he pipes up after about 1/2 mile and says I have a classic case of "lean-surge" that the car is within spec and there was nothing they could do to fix the problem.
Mitigating data:
Recently had EGR problem and they fixed it under warranty.
Replaced faulty IAC valve and reset base idle
replaced tranny/torque converter at 35K
Questions:
1) Is this "lean-surge" the BS I think it is?
2) Is this likely to be another problem tranny?
3) Anything else I can have them look at (would MAP sensor, CPS, or hondaequivalent be able to cause this problem)?
4) Is there anything I can do myself to diagnose the issue, my faith in my local dealer, while never particularly high, is currently NILL).
5) Is there any aftermarket product that I can purchase that would help this (i.e. programmer to set tranny for stiffer shift-points)?
Any and all assistance would be appreciated. The district service manager is still giving me the run-around, anything I can do to get beyond him would also be appreciated.
I've read about the much vaunted A-V6 problems. I am one of the 1.6%, I've already had one tranny and torque converter replaced under warranty at 35K.
The current specs are:
2000 Accord V-6 Sedan with 4 speed auto 36,000 miles. This thing is a commuter, I don't hammer it, I have other toys for that.
The problem (same before AND after tranny replacement):
Under light acceleration or steady cruise speeds at lower RPM's there's a hesitation/shudder. The dealer started out by telling me that it was the torque converter, I was crazy, and they couldn't recreate the problem. After waiting a month for an appointment with a regional service director, he pipes up after about 1/2 mile and says I have a classic case of "lean-surge" that the car is within spec and there was nothing they could do to fix the problem.
Mitigating data:
Recently had EGR problem and they fixed it under warranty.
Replaced faulty IAC valve and reset base idle
replaced tranny/torque converter at 35K
Questions:
1) Is this "lean-surge" the BS I think it is?
2) Is this likely to be another problem tranny?
3) Anything else I can have them look at (would MAP sensor, CPS, or hondaequivalent be able to cause this problem)?
4) Is there anything I can do myself to diagnose the issue, my faith in my local dealer, while never particularly high, is currently NILL).
5) Is there any aftermarket product that I can purchase that would help this (i.e. programmer to set tranny for stiffer shift-points)?
Any and all assistance would be appreciated. The district service manager is still giving me the run-around, anything I can do to get beyond him would also be appreciated.