1997 Honda Civic transmission slip

1997 HONDA CIVIC
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANCISCO MUNDO
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when the car gets into 1st gear it sometimes slip, not always. every other gear works fine.
Dec 22, 2008 at 8:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Francisco,

Thank you for the donation.

Does it happen only when cold or after warming up?
Is it slow to engage 1st gear?
Did you check the trans fluid level?
What is the color of the fluid?

For 1st gear to slip, it usually means the trans is failing.
Dec 22, 2008 at 9:57 AM