Automatic transmission shifts fine when cold?

2000 HONDA CIVIC
230,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Shifts fine when cold when in operating temp it fails to shift at all. Ive already cleaned the shift solenoids
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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So this happens when the transmission is worn out, can I ask if the fluid smells burnt? You can try changing the fluid out but most of the time when the fluid is burnt the transmission is toast. Please upload a short video in your response of the fluid, so I can see what's going on for sure.
Apr 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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