Automatic transmission shifts fine when cold?

Tiny
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  • 2000 HONDA CIVIC
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Shifts fine when cold when in operating temp it fails to shift at all. Ive already cleaned the shift solenoids
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 AT 2:11 PM

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Tiny
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So this happens when the transmission is worn out, can I ask if the fluid smells burnt? You can try changing the fluid out but most of the time when the fluid is burnt the transmission is toast. Please upload a short video in your response of the fluid, so I can see what's going on for sure.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 AT 9:32 AM

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