2015 EXL - TSB 17-043 Transmission slipping

jrdicker · Dec 5, 2020

2015 (feb purchase) with 53k on it.

Recently felt like trans was slipping, out of gear, somewhat hard shift.

Brought it into Honda Dealer they came back with TSB 17-043 and a price of $335.

I already knew about the TSB bc of this forum. I asked if this was covered under the 8yr/80k warranty. First he says no it’s not under warranty. 5 minutes later after checking again he tells me it’s covered, so no charge.

Two takeaways 1) love this forum and 2) always do a little research/never blindly trust the dealer/service advisor

Oh and it’s been a week and transmission seems fine. I like the shift points and I think lack of judder. I guess time will tell.

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jnissen · Dec 5, 2020

Great they did it under warranty. I’ll assume they did the 3X drain and fill as part of the fix. Consider your self lucky! Just 30K miles from now remember to schedule another 3X drain and fill. Also consider installing a VCM inhibit device and a transmission cooler. Both IMHO are required if your going to hold onto the van any length.

I’m at nearly 227K miles and all original drivetrain working well. I did replace the axles at 200k but that was the only major repair besides standard maintenance.

RippleCarry · Dec 5, 2020

jnissen said:
Great they did it under warranty. I’ll assume they did the 3X drain and fill as part of the fix. Consider your self lucky! Just 30K miles from now remember to schedule another 3X drain and fill. Also consider installing a VCM inhibit device and a transmission cooler. Both IMHO are required if your going to hold onto the van any length.

I’m at nearly 227K miles and all original drivetrain working well. I did replace the axles at 200k but that was the only major repair besides standard maintenance.

227k that's awesome

jiantao · Dec 5, 2020

As an alternative to the 3x drain and fill every 30K miles, I would suggest changing the transmission fluid 1x every 10K miles. This keeps the fluid continually fresh, rather than waiting for the 30K and then attempting to get out all the dirty fluid. An effective 3x drain and fill requires a few hundred miles of driving to get the new fluid to mix with the old, which a dealer doesn't have time to do (they might drive it a few miles in between each drain/fill, max).

RippleCarry · Dec 5, 2020

Yeah, I was thinkin that as well. Definitely more often then 30 ;-)

kazhuveri · Dec 5, 2020

I change my engine oil and do a 1x ATF D&F every 10k miles.

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AndrewS816 · Dec 6, 2020

Glad they covered it and it seems to be working!

I'm even more nutty about this, I do a 1x every oil change which is usually in the 6500-7500 range or thereabouts. Our '16 EXL is happier this way, perhaps I'm deluding myself but I believe I can feel the difference with every swap.

jiantao · Dec 6, 2020

Never hurts. If you do it yourself, it's very cheap preventative maintenance. Could get expensive if you're paying someone to do it, though.

2015 EXL - TSB 17-043 Transmission slipping

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