Transmission will not shift into third gear?

2008 HONDA CRV
238,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYLYNNE321
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Car won't go into 3rd gear. Start off in 2nd gear then as RPMs rise move gear shift to D to skip 3rd gear or car will go in N and I either have to go back to 2nd or restart car if it doesn't go back in 2nd. What can I do to fix this? Thank you
Jun 8, 2023 at 5:22 AM
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This sounds like an input shaft speed sensor is not working or you have a shift solenoid that is out. Also, you should check the level of the transmission fluid as well. Let's run the codes to see what comes up.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Here is the location of the sensor so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.


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Jun 9, 2023 at 4:24 AM
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