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nail4545
03-02-2011, 05:59 PM
I purchased a used transmission for a 1988 honda accord lxi, I got a tranny from a 89. Installed it and started it up and it wont go into any gear, it moves freely but does not engage in any gear, shop had to close down but only think we had about a quart of transmission fluid in it, so could that be a problem or maybe linkage. going to go back in the morning, just trying to get some ideas. Also how many quarts does that transmission hold. Thank you.

anubis_4_99
03-02-2011, 07:46 PM
auto or manual?

if auto you could have installed the torque converter incorrectly and damaged it.

sorry got nothin on fluid levels for ya

87roach
03-02-2011, 09:10 PM
I just replaced my auto transaxle, and it took a total of 6 litres of ATF, it was totally empty and that brought it up to the proper level.

It wouldn't do anything until the proper amount of fluid was in it.

ShyBoyCA6
03-02-2011, 09:48 PM
im sure its a 5spd

AccordB20A
03-02-2011, 11:34 PM
did they forget to put the clutch plate in it?

A18A
03-02-2011, 11:39 PM
if it doesn't engage in any gear & the shifter moves around freely, maybe they forgot to bolt on the shift linkage. or if auto, then yeah fluid

nail4545
03-03-2011, 07:04 AM
It is auto, and I am going to go back here soon and add more fluid and hopefully that helps. I will keep you updated.