January 16, 2014
Symptoms:
- Soft shifts
- Harsh downshifts
Cause:
Incorrect or soft factory calibration of linear solenoids, which can be aggravated by low line pressure.Correction:
This special tool is designed to fit the pentagonal-shaped recesses in clutch pressure control solenoid adjuster screws, allowing them to be calibrated for firmer shifts.Honda, Acura 4-Speed, 3-Shaft, Honda, Acura 5-Speed
Solenoid Adjustment Tool
Part No. 88950-T
Fits '96-later units
View Instructions Find a DistributorHonda/Acura 4-speed (3-shaft) and 5-speed transmissions often exhibit soft shifts and/or low line pressure rise. These concerns can be caused by incorrect or soft factory calibration of the clutch pressure control solenoids (CPCS), and further aggravated if there is line pressure leakage within the transmission. The PCM controls shift feel and overlap through CPCS A and B in conjunction with shift control solenoid C. Adjusting CPCS A and B can result in firmer shifts and increased line rise. Sonnax has developed pentagonal-shaped solenoid adjustment tool 88950-T to fit the recesses of solenoid adjuster screws.
- Allows proper adjustment of solenoid block
- Transmission removal not necessary
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Honda/Acura 4-Speed, 3-Shaft & 5-Speed Valve Body Layout
I recently purchased your solenoid adjustment tool for my 1998 Honda Accord 3.0 4-speed automatic with 173,000 miles on it. It had been flaring so I adjusted the "B" – still on the car – 3/4 turn counterclockwise. The flaring is 99% gone and the shifting is much smoother. Thank you so much.
M. Steenwyk
Hudsonville, MI