1994 Honda Accord overdrive shift problem

1994 HONDA ACCORD
147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY MCELWEE
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I have a overdrive problem. The transmission shifts fine but when i get up to highway speed it is reluctant to shift into the top gear.It does eventually but if i keep at a steady speed [say 65 to 70mpg] it will downshift and shift up again.Ive had a similar problem like this many miles ago and i cured it buy changing the thermostat.i did so again but this time no luck.The fluid is full and clean and i dread the expense of transmission work.What do you think.
Jan 23, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Gary,

You should check the fluid level and throttle pressure cable adjustment. The thermostat should have nothing to do with this.
Jan 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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