2003 rubicon tranny prob! - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Rubicon-Junkie · 09-07-2010, 03:43 PM

I have a 2003 rubicon, GREAT machine by the way. Well here recently i have been have troubles out of my tranny. It runs great for about an hour after that, when going down hill it doesnt brake like it should, and it grinds really bad after you stop and try to go again. I have changed the thermostat hoping that might be the prob, it wasnt. I have been thinking maybe water pump, oil pump or maybe torque converter. Any suggestionns.

2003 foreman es · 09-07-2010, 05:22 PM

to the forum..... The trans is grinding? Check the fluid level. Or could be in need of adjustment. Could be several things. How long has it been acting up?

Rubicon-Junkie · 09-09-2010, 01:50 PM

for about 2 mnths, it only does it after you have ridin it for awhile. when it is cold it pulls with no prob and it will brake going down hill like it supposed to.

Rubicon-Junkie · 09-09-2010, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

ZZ71 · 09-09-2010, 03:14 PM

I would recommend you read the owners manual and be sure the oil level is correct.

I have seen several Honda owners install to little fluid due to misunderstanding how to check the oil properly. If you have the automatic trans its important the level be at the required level.

09-07-2010, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rubicon-Junkie Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	2003 rubicon tranny prob! I have a 2003 rubicon, GREAT machine by the way. Well here recently i have been have troubles out of my tranny. It runs great for about an hour after that, when going down hill it doesnt brake like it should, and it grinds really bad after you stop and try to go again. I have changed the thermostat hoping that might be the prob, it wasnt. I have been thinking maybe water pump, oil pump or maybe torque converter. Any suggestionns.

09-07-2010, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	to the forum..... The trans is grinding? Check the fluid level. Or could be in need of adjustment. Could be several things. How long has it been acting up? __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-09-2010, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZZ71 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copper Country/Michigan UP Posts: 96	I would recommend you read the owners manual and be sure the oil level is correct. I have seen several Honda owners install to little fluid due to misunderstanding how to check the oil properly. If you have the automatic trans its important the level be at the required level. __________________ Mike 2006 Honda Rincon 680 2010 GMC Sierra Z71 All Terrain

09-09-2010, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rubicon-Junkie Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	for about 2 mnths, it only does it after you have ridin it for awhile. when it is cold it pulls with no prob and it will brake going down hill like it supposed to.

09-09-2010, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rubicon-Junkie Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	Thanks for the welcome.

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