Great Forum Newbie Alert.
Honda Civic 2002 ex
6 Days ago car wouldn't start. I had previously replaced the terminals on 2 occasions. Not much cable left so I had a "mechanic friend" replace the battery cables and all seemed well. He replaced it with a thicker gauge and the car started perfectly. I drove 3 miles and no hint of issues. The very next morning the car started slipping, high rev and struggle to get out of initial gear. (Automatic). Drove it about a mile yesterday - same - one mile today and couldn't get out of a intersection. Floor the gas car wont move just revs up.
Obviously the trans right? I am just wondering if there is any possibility that this is not a coincidence.
If its definitely the tranny any helpful advice on how to proceed. I dont know much but willing to test the waters with a little help.
Trans fluid level OK but could have used a flush.
Thanks!

 

I have the same problem in my 02 civic lx. Just happened 2 days ago. Car will rev some and slowly go into gear. When put in gear that "jerk" or "snap" isn't there (Automatic). Fluid is full and still red in color. Its like it isn't getting pressure to engage the gears. Could be a dirty filter or a solenoid, still trying to figure out. Car was making a whining noise for about 2 months and it went with the rpm's of the motor. Last week I noticed when shifting to "d" the noise briefly went away and then came back. When giving it gas the rpm's went up and the tranny slowly went into gear and acted like it went into a higher gear and this is from a dead stop. Any imput from anyone on the Forum would be greatly appreciated....