just because u have baught a stupid automatic car, get one with menual shifting
Had similar problem several years ago. There is a sensor in the transmission that, when it fails, will not allow the transmission to shift to a higher gear. When it happened to me, I could not manually shift it to a higher gear. I took to repair shop to be fixed. Not sure if it is a diy project.
put a can of trans x one of the pumps are probably stuck follow the directions on the can
your shift lever bushings are bad, easy fix.
could you be more specific?
If a transmission for a car becomes stuck between 1st and 2nd gear the fluid should be changed. Old fluid in a transmission can cause hard shifting and stuck gears.
Torque converter is shot - not serviceable - new gearbox required.
check your shifter bushings, next would be inside the trans at the shift collar.
Stuck in "Park"? check stop light fuse and stop light switch Try turning key to 1st (unlock) position then shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive
my car is not working in 1st gear
there is no neutral safety switch on 79 accords. I had 2 of them and I would start it in 1st gear alot when the clutch was stuck engaged. Dave
it is stuck in 1st and the shifter is broken SOMEWHERE it might even be inside the trans. their are shifting forks inside the trans.
Gear ratio error in 1st gear.
You need to have the system checked for codes. Any electrical problem with the trans can cause a no shift.