Expert Honda Accord transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
1998 - 2002: B7XA 5-speed automatic (V6 J30A1) 2003 - 2007: MGHA/MKYA 5-speed - V6 and 4-cyl variants 2008 - 2012: B97A and BDGA 5-speed - updated design 2013 - 2017: MLYA 6-speed automatic; also 6-speed CVT on 4-cyl 2018+: 10-speed automatic (V6) or CVT (4-cyl/2.0T hybrid)
B7XA 3rd clutch failure always requires a full rebuild - there's no patch for a failed 3rd clutch. We use Honda OEM friction clutches, not aftermarket, for all Honda rebuilds. MLPS: targeted replacement possible ($200 - 350). CVT: fluid service first, belt assessment if shudder continues.
All Honda AT: Honda DW-1 ATF - do not substitute Honda CVT: Honda HCF-2 - change every 30,000 miles
MLPS: same day. Rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Almost certainly yes. The B7XA 3rd clutch failure on 1998 - 2002 Accord V6 is Honda's most documented defect. A full rebuild is required - $1,500 - 2,000.
No - that's the MLPS (neutral safety switch). A $200 - 350 repair. Don't let anyone sell you a transmission rebuild for a switch failure.
No. Honda transmissions require Honda DW-1 ATF. Generic ATF or Dexron causes solenoid and clutch pack damage in Honda units. We only use Honda-spec fluid.
Shudder on 2018+ Accord CVT is usually belt wear from degraded fluid. CVT fluid service ($149) is the first step. If shudder continues, belt and pulley assessment needed.
3 - 4 business days. We stock B7XA rebuild kits with Honda OEM friction clutches.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
