1998 Honda Accord Shifting gears

165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PARVRIES
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My problem is that there is a delay in the shifting from 1st gear.
Aug 25, 2008 at 3:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi parvries,

Is the D4 light blinking?

Are gear shifting normal for others?

Did you check the trans fluid level?
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:01 AM
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PARVRIES
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No D4 light blinking
all other gears shift OK
Transmission fluid changed twice with ATF Z1 from Honda
Aug 27, 2008 at 8:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi parvries,

Most likely source of fault would be the linear solenoid. If not the trans is running out of time.
Aug 28, 2008 at 1:24 AM
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