Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2002 Honda Accord

Three problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2002 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2002 Accord.

1 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

Vehicle is having transmission problems. Throwing out numerous transmission codes even after replacing said parts. I was advised that this is a common problem with the year and model. Vehicle as it drives will not shift from 3rd to 4th gear. After car warms up vehicle seems to run fine. Switched out all solenoids, pressure switches and pcm. Vehicle still has problems.

2 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. After starting the vehicle and shifting gears, the shift indicator illuminated and began flashing on the instrument panel. The driver was able to shift into first, second, and third gears; however, it would remain in second gear, which was the default gear. As a result, the contact was unable to drive over 40 mph. If the gears were shifted manually, the vehicle would operate normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a Honda dealer; however, an original Honda transmission control module was purchased and installed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle operated normally for approximately one month. The vehicle can only be driven at 30 mph, which could cause the transmission to fail. When attempting to drive forward after approaching a stop sign or traffic light, it took 25 seconds or more for the vehicle to accelerate. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall, but then later stated that there was only a service bulletin related to the tcm. The failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage was approximately 162,000.

3 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2002

This is the 3rd brake failure (2 partial/1 complete) that we have had with this vehicle,all of which have been reported to the dealership(technicians, management and owner), american Honda, and NHTSA. On 4/22/02, odometer 498/traveling 25mph/dry pavement/smooth road, the abs and tcs warning indicator lights came on and remained on. I immediately pushed the brake pedal which had softened to a little less than half before engaging. Frightened, I pulled over using my emergency brake to safely stop the vehicle. After stopping, I placed the vehicle in park and pumped the brake several times in an attempt to get the brake pedal to re-engage properly. It did not and both warning light indicators remained on. Because I was 1 block from the house and there were no other vehicles on the road, I decided to coast home at 5mph using the emergency brake. At my house, I placed the vehicle in park, left emergency brake engaged and turned off the vehicle. I immediately called the dealership with a detailed description and a tow truck was dispatched. It was determined to be a disconnected left abs sensor. I do not believe this is accurate nor is it consistent with the braking (and electrical) issues that we have experienced and previous repair attempts made by the dealership. I refused to pick up the vehicle on the grounds of this safety defect and the dealerships inability to accurately diagnose it. The vehicle was taken back by the dealership and we were placed in another new Accord. I aggressively stated to peter heuy, his sales manager, service manager, and technician and american Honda, that this vehicle contains a major safety defect in its brake system that an engineer from american Honda needs to isolate before placing the vehicle back on the road. Anything less than that is gross negligence. The dealership indicated this would not be done and the vehicle would be used as a demo.




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