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Rob Leigh
05-05-2008, 07:54 AM
Team,

Does anyone know how to reset the Honda 5 speed auto trans back to factory default? Since this trans is supposed to "learn" driving habits, I'd like to start over and see what happens.

Thanks in advance,

Rob
Gerry Proctor
05-05-2008, 05:34 PM
You can remove the negative battery cable and step on the brake pedal five times (or remove the negative cable and touch the negative cable terminal to the positive cable terminal and keep it there for about five minutes to be sure). This will kill the keep alive memory for the drivetrain. You could pull the PCM fuse, but this won't kill the keep alive memory.
burnout
05-06-2008, 05:23 AM
How would anybody know that?!?!

+1 Rep
Rob Leigh
05-06-2008, 04:36 PM
Gerry Proctor,

Thanks much. I'll try it this evening.

Rob Leigh
Rob Leigh
05-07-2008, 08:29 PM
Gerry,

Thanks again - it worked great.

Is this procedure in the shop manual(s) from Saturn? I looked for quite awhile prior to posting my question.

Now I'll see if I can "train" the trans to shift better with no hang ups! The dealer says that all is aok and it shifts just like most 3.5 Vues. I've driven Honda Odysseys and they all have faster shifts than I have. I also have driven several Vues and they all shift like mine - sloppy.

Thanks again,

Rob
05blueredline
05-12-2008, 09:20 PM
how can you tell if it reset??
Rob Leigh
05-13-2008, 03:09 PM
I cannot be certain, but the shift from 2nd to 3rd is suddenly quicker with no hangups or hunting. The shift from 1st to 2nd has always been quick and positive. The 3-4 and 4-5 shifts have always been good, but not as good as the 1st to 2nd.

If this lasts, I will be really happy.:):)

Rob
newbievueowner
05-13-2008, 05:37 PM
Won't the trans just 're-learn' it's old habits over time?
RobertGary1
05-14-2008, 01:04 AM
Team,

Does anyone know how to reset the Honda 5 speed auto trans back to factory default? Since this trans is supposed to "learn" driving habits, I'd like to start over and see what happens.

Thanks in advance,

Rob

Disconnect the battery?
Rob Leigh
05-14-2008, 05:26 PM
not so far - stay tuned;

all is aok and I have about 100 miles since reset

Rob
Gerry Proctor
05-14-2008, 06:26 PM
Disconnect the battery?

You're a little late to the party, Robert.
BobbyP
05-14-2008, 06:36 PM
Won't the trans just 're-learn' it's old habits over time?

Yup... but he's a changed man. :D

He's going to drive like there's an egg between his foot and the accelerator pedal...

My VUE hasn't been in the places or situations my SC experienced... My SC learned some bad habits... :)