2002 transmisson

billr_logan9 · 07-12-2010, 02:13 PM

I was told by the dealer today that my beloved 2002 insight needs a new transmisson and not an enjine. $5900.00. Any suggestions here as to other allternatives. Is the tranny hard to replace? Thnaks again

red1dr · 07-12-2010, 02:36 PM

CVT or manual transmission?? What are the symptoms??

RobertSmalls · 07-12-2010, 02:40 PM

Don't bother with the dealer's offer. An independent mechanic will beat that price, and can use junkyard parts.

A transmission specialist will also beat the dealer's price, and most offer free diagnosis / estimates.

There's nothing too fancy about the Insight's tranny. You just need to be careful around the IMA rotor.

billr_logan9 · 07-13-2010, 12:28 AM

It is a 2002 CVT..... I have decided to bring it home and attempt to fix it myself. Does anyone know any good manuals or websites that I can get or look at to help me change out the tranny and the radiator and condenser. Listen folks, I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR INPUT ON THIS. I am just a poor boy trying to survive. Thanks ya all, Bill in Texas.....

02insight · 07-13-2010, 02:03 AM

all service manuals are here for download:
Download 2000-2006 Insight Service Manual PDF and Others

but, the CVT's are much more complicated to work with than a Manual Trans.

billr_logan9 · 07-13-2010, 07:26 AM

I can't get that to download for me. Is there a cost to this download?

02insight · 07-13-2010, 11:00 AM

When you click on the link, there will be an option to download for free (FileFactory Basic). Or try the links provided by retepsnikrep on page 4 of that thread.

canterburyfred · 07-13-2010, 12:19 PM

my mechanic got a used trans for my 2002 manual from BOW AUTO PARTS | Used Engines, Used Transmissions, Used Foreign, Domestic, Light Truck and Jeep Wrangler Parts ... it came with a lifetime warranty ....

another place i looked into was Transmission Planet

Leeper · 07-13-2010, 03:50 PM

Getting the tranny in/out is not difficult at all, the question for you is what is wrong with it - can it be repaired or just replaced? The dealer is not your friend at this point. Get a Factory service manual if you are so inclined and have the tools/place to work on it. You will likely find that buying a used tranny will be the way to go here

Good luck,

Steve

billr_logan9 · 07-16-2010, 10:21 AM

I am having trouble downloading those manuals. Can someone send them to me in whatever format you might have them in? Thanks Steve for the input. I have a clean place to work on the Insight and hope I can do it. I may need to ask for ALOT of help so I hope ya all wont get to tired of me doing so. Thanks again everyone. My email is: avonbill2009@aol.com