Shifts hard into all gears

Tiny
ACRDOWNR
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  • 1994 HONDA ACCORD
What could be causing my accord to shift hard? It seems to shift harder into first and second, then third is a little gentler, but you can still feel it. It looks like the fluid has been changed recently because it's not real dark. Where should I start? Thanks!
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 AT 8:14 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Acrdownr,

Check the tran throttle cable adjustment. It is most probably adjusted too short resulting in high pressure.

The throttle lever at the trans should only move when the accelerating throttle moves and not before.
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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How do you check the throttle cable adjustment? I can’t find any information on adjusting it. Where? How?
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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94 Honda Accord 2.2 Automatic
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 9:46 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Here is how to adjust the throttle pressure cable which tells the transmission how much throttle you are giving it. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, December 13th, 2019 AT 11:41 AM

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