Transmission gears not engaging?

1999 HONDA ACCORD
400,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PENNY
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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.
Aug 25, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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STRAILER
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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ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1 (Honda Service News Nov 2010).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

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Aug 26, 2023 at 12:45 PM
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