Possible Shift Control Solenoid Fault on Honda Civic
Problem overview
The shift control solenoid externally mounted on the automatic transmission (non CVT) can fail and causes a harsh 1-2 shift. Replacing the shift solenoid and flushing the transmission with genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid may eliminate harsh shifting characteristics. A broken internal spring can cause the same issue. If the shift control solenoid does not repair the problem, the transmission will have to be replaced.
246 people reported this problem
90 commentsHonda Civic vehicles with this problem
17 model years affected
Average mileage: 141,521 miles
(140 - 280,000)
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