Recently I noticed that my automatic 98 Civic LX was shifting hard. The hard shifting mostly occurs from 1st to 2nd, Park to Drive, and again on engine braking. I took it into the shop and got the transmission fluid flushed (105k miles and have never done anything to the transmission before). That seemed to fix it for about 2 weeks... now I notice it doing it again. The tech told me that there was a Honda bulletin out regarding the transmission and it suggested replacing the solenoid. Does this seem right? Has anyone else experienced this problem or know where I can find said bulletin?

Thanks!

 

I would just take it to a Cert. Honda mechanic and have them check it out. IMO i would listen to what they say. They are a mechanic for a reason

 

its possible that a soleniod has gone bad.

 

You don't think my tranny has gone completely to the crapper after only 105k miles? I just need it to hold on till january when I plan on purchasing a TSX.

 

A transmission can go bad at any time bro. Depends how rough you are with it, or could just be problems out of your control

 

Do you use Honda ATF at all times?

 

I haven't taken my car into the dealer since 50k miles so I doubt there is any Honda ATF in it.

 

I guess the strangest thing about all of this is the fact that after they flushed the transmission the car ran great for 2 weeks then went into the crapper... oddly enough the day after I paid my bill.