that's right - I think my transmission is messed up, and I havent hit the 500 marker yet...but then again, it could just be all in my head~ 2k2/auto trans, I try to accelerate from 20-45?, the rpms hike up to 3...and i DO NOT step on the gas...even if I slightly tap on it, although it's not accelerating that quickly, it revs up to 2 At least - now I thought that it shouldnt be like this - am i wrong?

 

Same thing was happening to me when I hit the 6k mile mark. RPM would jump to like 5K and just fall back. When I took it to the dealer for my 7.5k check I forgot to mention the problem but it seem to have stopped.

So I don't know if the dealer did something or it stopped on it's own.


Nice

 

I don't quite understand what you mean by the statement below but it seems to me your TC is unlocking.

 

sorry for the abstract words - i was just saying that it's not as if I have a heavy foot and step on the accelerator. I just lightly press on the gas, and the rpms are hitting 3 while I'm going 20-35 mph - is this normal?

 

yep. does sound like your TC is just unlocking.

 

tc? traction control? my se didnt come with tc though~

 

i'm sorry for being cryptic

TC = Torque Converter. When cruising the TC locks on 4th gear (Overdrive) and unlocks the moment gas is applied. Depending on how much pressure you put on the pedal and what speed your going it may stay at 4th gear to accelerate or downshift to the necessary gear.

 

sorry for my lack in knowledge of abreviations~ so I guess I shouldnt worry about it?

 

Did you check your automatic transmission fluid level? Hopefully it's not leaking out.

 

How do I check my transmission fluid? - I didn't get my manual due to the fact that my dealer "ran out of them" - =T

 

Odd. The manual is supposed to come with the car from the factory.

Anyway, here you go

 

HAHAHA!!! How would you like to be me. I just got back from the dealership. This will be my 3rd tranny!!!!!

 

Dude........THAT'S WORSE THEN THE ACURA'S!!

 

So take it home>>

 

Ya I am pi$$ed!!! I only count on 10k miles out of the tranny these days.