00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

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Apr 24, 2009 | 08:00 AM

newt_719

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00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

my friends got an 00 civic automatic and it you have to let off the gas to get it to shift out of first i was wondering if anyone knew the cause of this

thanks

Apr 24, 2009 | 08:21 AM

rick_rabies

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

its an automatic= junk
maybe a safety thing

Apr 24, 2009 | 09:50 AM

newt_719

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

yeah i know but it's an older guy i work with and he was askin me to fix it but i dont have a clue cuz like you said automatic = junk

Apr 24, 2009 | 09:55 AM

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

needs tranny fluid? or new torque converter!?

Apr 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

could possibly be the automatic transmition upper linear solenoid.

Apr 24, 2009 | 10:06 AM

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

try manual shifting it through all tha gears an dcheck tha transmission oil

Apr 24, 2009 | 10:17 AM

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

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Originally Posted by twiztid_989

try manual shifting it through all tha gears an dcheck tha transmission oil

tha is spelled the bro

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Apr 24, 2009 | 10:40 AM

twiztid_989

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

yea i know i was typeing to fast

Apr 24, 2009 | 12:07 PM

rick_rabies

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

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yea i know i was typeing to fast

then slow down twizzler

Apr 24, 2009 | 12:33 PM

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Re: 00 civic ex auto (won't shift out of first)

In case this comes up with a search in the future (though I don't think this applies to the OP)...

I don't know a lot about automatics at all, but my understanding is that you can unlock a locked Honda auto with the key.

In front (or around) the shifter there will be a small slot. Insert the key into that slot and it should unlock.

Okay, information from the Owner's Manual.

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Originally Posted by Honda Owner's Manunal

Shift Lock Release

This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work.

1. Set the Parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot next to the shift lever.

4. Push down on the key while you press the release button and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.

5. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine.

If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer.