1996 Used Honda Transmissions For Sale

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1996 Used Honda Transmissions For Sale

1996 is the first year of the sixth-generation Civic and the last of the fourth-generation Prelude, so both nameplates sit on a generation line here. It is also the widest Passport year we stock — five units across a 2.6L four and a 3.2L V6, in 4x2 and 4x4 — and two del Sol automatics state real case codes, M24A and S24A. Every unit is a stepped automatic or a manual. Text your VIN and we confirm in writing which of the 25 units fits before you pay.

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1996 Honda Transmission Families

Which gearbox sits behind which 1996 Honda, and how many of each we hold today.

Transmission family Fits (1996) In stock
Accord and Odyssey 2.2L automatic (listed AT) One Accord and one Odyssey, each listed for its own vehicle — merged here, not offered as a swap for each other 2
Civic 1.6L SOHC automatic (listed AT), Base and VTEC Listed as Civic, first year of the sixth generation — Base and VTEC merged here, spec named on each unit; the VTEC car has its own final drive 2
Civic 1.6L SOHC manual (listed MT), Base Listed as Civic — coupe and sedan listings merged here, body style named on the unit 2
Civic 1.6L SOHC manual (listed MT), VTEC and VTEC-E Listed as Civic — the VTEC and the lean-burn VTEC-E (HX) manual merged here; spec named on each unit and they do not interchange 2
Civic del Sol 1.6L SOHC automatic (listed AT), Base and VTEC Combined Civic del Sol label — Base and VTEC merged here, spec named on each unit 2
Civic del Sol 1.6L SOHC manual (listed MT), Base Combined label — coupe and sedan listings merged here, body style named on the unit 2
Civic del Sol 1.6L SOHC manual (listed MT), VTEC and VTEC-E Combined label — VTEC and lean-burn VTEC-E manual merged here, spec named on each unit 2
del Sol automatic, case code M24A Listed as del Sol on its own, case code stamped — M24A is the interchange key 1
del Sol automatic, case code S24A Listed as del Sol on its own — S24A, a different case code to the M24A unit 1
del Sol 1.6L SOHC manual (listed MT) Listed as del Sol on its own, no case code stated on the manual unit 1
Passport automatic (listed AT) Isuzu-built body-on-frame Passport — 4x2 and 4x4 listings merged here, drive named on each unit 2
Passport 3.2L six-cylinder manual (listed MT) Passport V6 manual — 4x2 and 4x4 merged here, drive named on the unit; transfer provision differs 2
Passport 2.6L four-cylinder manual (listed MT) The only four-cylinder Passport in stock for any year — shares nothing with the 3.2L V6 boxes 1
Prelude automatic (listed AT) Last fourth-generation Prelude — 2.2L and 2.3L listings merged here, displacement named on each unit 2
Prelude 2.3L manual (listed MT) Fourth-generation Prelude 2.3L manual — the 1997 car is fifth-generation and takes a different unit 1
Total 25

Other Honda Model Years

Every model year we hold Honda transmissions for. Years without a link are in stock but have no year page yet — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a 1996 Honda Transmission from Auto Power Source

Every 1996 Honda transmission we list is a real unit on a real shelf, inspected and recorded before it goes on the site. We do not list a gearbox we cannot put our hands on, and the count at the top of this page is the live count of units in stock today, not a catalogue of what the model year could theoretically carry.

Two generation lines run through 1996. The Civic starts its sixth generation here, so a 1995 Civic is the previous car with its own transaxle. The Prelude ends its fourth generation here, and the 1997 Prelude is a fifth-generation car that takes a different unit. A listing that spans 1995-1996 Civics or 1996-1997 Preludes is describing more than one part.

The Civic and del Sol listings need reading carefully. The same six 1.6L SOHC spec strings — Base, VTEC and lean-burn VTEC-E, each in automatic and manual — appear twice over, once under a plain Civic label and once under a combined Civic del Sol label, and three more are listed as del Sol alone. We kept every row under the label it carries rather than merging them into a tidy guess. Two of those del Sol automatics also state a real case code, M24A and S24A — unusual in 1990s Honda stock, and the most reliable interchange key there is. Read it off your own unit and send it with your VIN and the match is settled in one step.

The Passport is not a Honda gearbox in any mechanical sense — it is an Isuzu-built, body-on-frame 4x4 with a longitudinal driveline, and 1996 is the only year we hold a 2.6L four-cylinder Passport manual alongside the 3.2L V6 units. Nothing in that group interchanges with the transverse units, so it keeps its own rows.

Everything ships with the same warranty and the same money-back terms as the rest of our catalogue, and our ASE-certified technicians confirm the match against your VIN before a unit leaves the shelf. Text +1-307-441-5554, call 1-877-313-8995, or email info@autopowersource.com and we answer with the specific unit, not a maybe.

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Your 1996 Honda Transmission Options: Compared

Most 1996 Honda owners face four real choices when the transmission fails:

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Option Cost Reliability Warranty Fitment Match
Used OEM (this collection) $$$ Best Value High — tested Included VIN-matched
New OEM (dealer) $$$$$ 2-4× more High Manufacturer Exact
Aftermarket / Reman $$$$ Varies 6-12 mo May adapt
Junkyard $ Cheapest Unknown None DIY

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

1996 Honda Transmission Buying Guide

5 things to verify before buying a used 1996 Honda transmission:

  1. Settle automatic or manual first. Every 1996 Honda unit we hold is listed as AT or MT, and that is the hardest line in the catalogue. The bell housing, the mounts and the shift provision all change. If you are not certain which your car left the factory with, your VIN answers it.
  2. Read the case code if the listing gives one. The two del Sol automatics state M24A and S24A. Where a code is stamped it beats every other description, so check it against your own unit before anything else.
  3. On a Civic or Prelude, check the generation. 1996 is the first sixth-generation Civic and the last fourth-generation Prelude. A 1995 Civic and a 1997 Prelude are both the other side of a generation line and take different units.
  4. On a Passport, settle the engine and the drive. We hold a 2.6L four-cylinder manual and 3.2L V6 units in both 4x2 and 4x4. The engine and the transfer provision both change the part, and the Passport shares nothing with Honda's own transverse units.
  5. Confirm the match with your own VIN before you order. Your VIN settles the transmission code, drivetrain and build split in one step. Text it to +1-307-441-5554 and we will confirm in writing exactly which unit fits your vehicle before you pay.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any unit ships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many 1996 Honda transmissions do you have in stock?
Twenty-five: six listed as Civic, six under the combined Civic del Sol label, five Passport, three as del Sol, three Prelude, and one each for the Accord and Odyssey. The header number is the live active count.
Why do the Civic and Civic del Sol rows look identical?
Because the listings are. The same six 1.6L SOHC spec strings appear under both labels, and three more are listed as del Sol alone. We will not tell you two differently-labelled units are the same assembly, so each row stays under its own label. Your VIN decides which you need.
What are the M24A and S24A codes?
The case codes stamped on two of the del Sol automatics. A stated code beats any year-and-model description. The two are different parts.
Will a 1995 Civic transmission fit my 1996 Civic?
Usually not. 1996 is the first sixth-generation Civic and the 1995 car is the generation before. Treat them as separate parts and let your VIN decide.
Will a 1997 Prelude transmission fit my 1996?
No. 1996 is the last fourth-generation Prelude and 1997 is the first fifth-generation car, with its own unit. Consecutive years, different parts.
What is the difference between the Prelude 2.2L and 2.3L automatics?
Two different engines, and the listings state which is which. We hold one of each in automatic plus a 2.3L manual. Send your VIN and we confirm which displacement your car was built with.
Is the Passport transmission a Honda part?
Mechanically it is Isuzu — a rebadged Rodeo with a longitudinal, body-on-frame driveline. 1996 is the only year we stock a 2.6L four-cylinder Passport manual alongside the 3.2L V6 units, in 4x2 and 4x4.
What warranty comes with a 1996 Honda transmission?
The same warranty and money-back terms as every unit we ship, stated in writing before you pay. Our ASE-certified technicians verify the unit against your VIN first. Call 1-877-313-8995 for the written terms.
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Our 6-Step Inspection & Shipping Process

Every 1996 Honda transmission we ship has been through these six steps:

1. VIN-Matching
We match the donor VIN to your VIN to confirm the case code, engine pairing, and FWD vs AWD transfer output.
2. Tested & Verified
ASE-certified technicians Shift-Test every gear under load. CVT units get a fluid-condition and belt inspection; 2003–2009 V6 automatics are checked for torque-converter shudder.
3. Noise & Smoke Verification
Units are run to verify normal mechanical sound and clean operation — catches internal wear static tests miss.
4. Visual Inspection
Every accessible component is inspected: turbos, manifolds, valve covers, housings, accessories, sensor harnesses.
5. Photograph & Catalog
Multi-angle photos sent to you BEFORE we ship for your approval.
6. Palletize & Ship
Strapped on a heavy-duty wooden pallet, shipped via freight at no charge.

Our Photos-Before-Shipment Guarantee

Before any transmission leaves our warehouse, we send you multi-angle photographs. You approve. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no questions, no restocking fees, no return freight charges. On top of 30-day money-back and the warranty included with every unit. Browse all 25 1996 Honda transmissions below.

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