Hello;
I have a 1999 Honda Civic Ex., 57000 Miles (Automatic) on it. I just bought if from a private seller (2 days) and now I notice that the shifting from 1st to 2nd gives a jerk. All other gear shifting is smooth.

What do you think could be wrong with the car? What would be my first steps on solving this problem? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance.

 

My experience with my own honda auto tranny is that shifting problems are caused by using non-honda trans fluid. Changing the tranny fluid in my 98 (3 times in one week - to flush out the Dexron the PO put in) fixed all of my weird shifting problems. Fluid is expensive, like $6 a quart, but you only need 3 quarts per change. Plus it is easy to change. The drain bold in just right inside the passenger side wheel well. Don't even need to jack it up!

 

will try this and report back. I will do a flush.

 

do you have a CEL? could also be the shift solenoid starting to fail hope you have extended warranty

 

How much would it cost to replace the shift solenoid?

 

did you try the flush already? im not sure on prices

 

i phoned honda and they told me they do not do flush! why would this be the case?
what is CEL? im just a nobie.:-(

 

Check Engine Light

 

should this be on the dashboard?
I dont see any lights on.

 

No lights switched on there.

 

bc theoretically if you have a problem internally with your transmission putting new fluid in there will only make it worse, its the same deal with the honda i work for b/c if they flush it and the problem is still there, it is your right to go back there and demand they fix it which means money out of their pocket also check if the Drive light is flashing.. you know P R N (D)< that one sometimes a transmission code will cause that to blink instead of throwing a CEL