When my 97 Accord EX is cold it tends to accelerate extremely high when it shifts (5-6k) and was wondering if this was a common issue or not. I have already changed the fluid with Honda ATF and still have the same issue.

 

Does sound normal, my 95 EX does not do this. Fluid is at proper level after change.

Any codes (D4 light or CEL)?

 

No CELS or blinking D4 light yet. I was thinking my torque convertor was possibly bad but i'm not very mechanically inclined.

 

Could be but I have to ask about the fluid again? Strange it only does this when cold, and does not set any codes.

After the change it is full-checked when hot/warm-, correct. Also how long had it been since the change. Was Honda fluid used in the last change.

 

If the acceleration is disproportioned, IE you're not flooring the car when you shift it is possible it is slipping some. Is the fluid at the correct level?

 

Honda brand ATF was used maybe 5k miles ago? and fluid level was checked when warm on a level surface multiple times. I'm just gonna guess that the tranny is on its way to the grave and is gonna slip-slip-slip till its dead.