Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
REMAN A/TS Are Not Interchangeable (ASN0305-04)
Reference number: ASN0305-04
REMAN A/TS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE
ACURA SERVICE NEWS
| ACURA: | All Models |
| CATEGORY: | Acura Service News |
| APPLIES TO: | All Models with A/T |
SERVICE INFORMATION
When you get a reman A/T, we can't emphasize enough how important it is to install it in the vehicle you ordered it for. Never interchange reman A/Ts. Heres why:
- The VIN and the A/T serial number are stored in a database that may be used for a recall or product update. If you install the reman A/T in another vehicle, this database becomes worthless.
- A/Ts may have different gear ratios, clutch capacities, or both, for different trim levels, even though theyre for the same model and year of vehicle.
- A/Ts for navigation system- equipped vehicles may have different sensors than A/Ts for vehicles without the navigation system.
- A/Ts are shipped for a specific vehicle. If the VIN doesnt match the A/T serial number, the warranty claim may get rejected.
Look for the VIN in either the core return envelope or on the outside of the shipping container.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.