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1998 Honda Civic 2nd Gear

Tiny
KUREIII
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Transmission problem
1998 Honda Civic Two Wheel Drive Automatic 63000 miles

My question is when I start my car and shift it to 2 to start driving sometimes it wont move, I mean I have to shift it to D3 and return to 2 then it will work? What do you think is the problem.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 7:39 AM

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Tiny
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Hi kureiii,

Seems the trans is failing, the 2nd speed is failing.

Why do you shift to 2 to move off? For auto trans, when moving off, you either use D4, D3 or 1, never 2, unless you have a slippery road surface. Regular use of 2 to start off would wear the 2nd speed clutches prematurely.
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Friday, February 12th, 2010 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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Can it be repaired? Or what do I need to do repair my 2 speed. I appreciate your answer.
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Friday, February 12th, 2010 AT 11:22 AM
Tiny
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If the Check Engine Light is indicating, get a free scan done at Autozone and let me know the trouble codes. It could be an intermittently malfunctioning solenoids or the trans assy might be faulty.

If it is a fault with the trans assy, a rebuilt is necessary and this can cost a few thousand $.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010 AT 2:20 AM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010 AT 9:12 PM

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