02 Oddy blinking "D" of Death
 

I just want to throw this out and see what happens

I bought an 2002 Oddy last August and have put just over
10,000 klm's on it (80,500 klm's) total. Last March 27 had the trans
fluid flushed after noticing hard shifing at 40 klh. In June had the
first blinking "D" light on dash but no code. Then in end of July had
three different times the "D" light came on. On July 30 it gave up a
code 27-1 (4th pressure switch failture shifting is delayed). Of
course the warrenty is over as of March 25/2007.
The dealer is quoting a new transmision @$ 4100.00.
My questions are 1) has anyone had any sucsess(sp) going to a
rebuilder rather than the "new" trans
2)has anyone had any luck with getting Honda Canada to pony up
some of the cost of the trans?
I believe that this is an issue with Honda Canada and a known problem
with their transmissions and not a repair issue with the dealer.
BTW I have a good relationship with the dealer and feel that good
things will come of that after I deal with Honda Canada.

Thanks for any input
Owen