A/T - Shifting Problems

Bulletin No.
94-013

Issue Date
MAY 13, 1994

Model
1994 CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
TRANS

Automatic Transmission Shifting Problems

SYMPTOM

Harsh or rough shifting, or shifts are delayed.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The throttle control cable is not adjusted properly.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Canadian-production only:
3-door - thru VIN 2HGEH.4..RH509826
2-door - thru VIN 2HGEJ.2..RH525172

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Adjust the throttle control cable.

1. Warm the engine up to normal operating temperature. Verify that the idle speed is correct (refer to service manual page 11-114).





2. Verify that the throttle cable has the proper free play.

3. Verify that the throttle plate is fully closed.





4. Loosen the throttle control cable locknuts at the throttle body end. Make sure there is slack in the cable and the throttle control lever on the transmission is not being held open.





5. Push and hold the throttle control lever fully closed. Remove the free play from the cable by tightening the locknut by hand.

6. Secure the cable in position by tightening both locknuts; make sure the cable still has no free play.

7. Have an assistant depress the accelerator pedal. Make sure the throttle linkage works correctly, and that the throttle control lever is synchronized with the throttle movement.

8. Test drive the car to verify that the symptom has disappeared.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 216305
Flat rate time: 0.4 hour
Failed part: P/N 24360-P24-A01
H/C 3878329
Defect code: 074
Contention code: B02