Transmission gears not engaging?

Tiny
JOHN PENNY
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 400,000 MILES
When I shift the transmission into reverse it will barely move. I'll be driving down the road and the transmission will shift down randomly, and it won't go past third gear.
Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 3:28 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The first thing I would do is check the fluid condition and service the fluid to see if it is dirty or burnt. Please go over these guides to help us fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Fluid Types

Transmission Fluid

Fluid Type .................... Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF)

ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1 (Honda Service News Nov 2010). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Capacities
Transmission Fluid

Drain and Refill .................... 2.5L

Overhaul .................... 6.1L

We should run the codes as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 AT 12:45 PM

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