# Transmision do not change fron 1st to the 2nd speed **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, transmissions, honda\ **Created:** [July 17, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-do-not-change-fron-1st-to-the-2nd-speed/33527 "2009-07-17T02:57:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jojojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@jojojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jojojo)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-do-not-change-fron-1st-to-the-2nd-speed/33527/1 "2009-07-17T02:57:17Z")
I have a 99 Honda CRV with 102000 miles on it. I have noticed that when going p a hill or with the 5 passengers the car is having a hard time to change the 2nd speed. The engine goes up to 4000 rpm before it changes and very often don’t even changes. I took the car to a transmission shop with the idea that my transmmission was the problem but they said , it itsn’t . That I should make a tune up to the car because the problem was the engine and not the transmission. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-do-not-change-fron-1st-to-the-2nd-speed/33527/2 "2009-07-17T03:05:33Z")
Yes, check the engine tune. Is the CEL on? A plugged up exhaust (for whatever reason) can also sap power… ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-do-not-change-fron-1st-to-the-2nd-speed/33527/3 "2009-07-17T11:19:15Z")
have a 99 Honda CRV with 102000 miles And how many transmission fluid changes so far? If that is original fluid in there, then … Next time change the fluid more often. No flushes, just a change with dripping the pan and cleaning the filter. That said I agree that the general condition of the car needs to be checked. Caddyman’s advice should be followed.