There are several things that can cause your Honda Accord station wagon automatic transmission not to shift down. The most common cause is low transmission fluid.
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It indicates transmissions problems. Had this happen at 103,000 km on our 2002 Honday Odyssey and had to replace the entire transmission.
Lack of transmission fluid, most likely. That's the cheapest and easiest variable to eliminate first.
Using any other fluid other than genuine Honda fluid or a fluid that meets the exact requirements of Honda fluid will cause rough or harsh shifts.
you have to put your foot on the break pedal, to shift out of park its a safety feature
The recommended transmission fluid for a 1996 Civic is Dexron II or IID transmission fluid. Do not use Mercon fluid as it has a different formulation and may cause harm to the transmission.
The transmission may need a flush and filter, or in my 92 accord I solved the problem merely by changing the transmissions computer.
Possibly someone has poured in the wrong transmission fluid. If you do not use Honda ATF-Z1 it will cause shifting problems. Here is what your Honda Owner's manual says. "Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as convenient." So make darn sure you have Honda ATF-ZI fluid in the tranny. If this is not the problem seek professional help.
There are several things that can cause your automatic transmission not to go into first gear. The most common cause is low transmission fluid.
The most common cause of a automatic transmission jerking, when shifting, is low transmission fluid. Fill the transmission to the full mark.
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