How do i remove the shift control cable from a 1998 honda accord lx 4-cyl manuel - Answered by a verified Mechanic for Honda Verify that the transmission is in [R] position on the control shaft. I have a 98 Honda Accord LX 4 cyl. I recently replace the brake light switch and now the 1998 Honda Civic transmission problems with 59 complaints from Civic owners. The worst complaints are hesitates in acceleration, transmission failure, and transmission fluid leaks. The 1998 Honda Civic has 4 problems reported for oxygen sensor failure. Average repair cost is $370 at 113,600 miles. They offered to replace the transmission for a little over $2,000. My question Is it worth it? The car is a 98 Honda Accord LX. It has 162,000 miles. It is a Honda, and as the transmission mechanic pointed out, they can and often do last well into the 200,000 miles range. I am stuck between paying to have the transmission rep Honda, Civic dx, 1998, transmission problems. Transmission refuses to smoothly operate. When the transmission is shifting from first gear over to second to third, and to fourth, the rpms's revs up/speed up between gears and then slams into gear. I have a 1998 Honda civic DX, having the same problem as yours, transmission at D position and I am driving a few seconds later, it won't shift as normal operation and check engine light came on, and I pull over, put my OBD2 scanner and it gives me a code P0700 Transmission control system (MIL request), then further troubleshooting, another code P0730 in my OBD2 scanner saying transmission The second table down presents the following Honda vehicle models Accord, Civic, CRX, Del Sol, Insight, Prelude, S2000, CRV and Passport.. Selecting your Honda model then select engine size, model year and just read across and select " See Detailed List" and this link will take you to a detailed list of the parts that we can supply. Order Honda Civic Vehicle/Transmission Speed Sensor online today. Free Same Day Store Pickup. Che