Why is my automatic transmission having trouble switching for first to second?

When I start driving my transmission dosn't want to switch to second gear, but if I left of the gas and then press the gas again, it switches.|||First check is fluid level. If it is low, top it up. That is really the only service you can do without specialized knowledge and tools.


Second check is fluid condition. If it is old and/or burnt, fluid should be changed. A transmission shop will check it out for other problems, change fluid and filter, and road test.|||check your tranny fluid. and your tranny may be going out also.|||Check your fluid and filter. Probably best to have it serviced.|||Make sure there is enough transmission fluid in it. Without fluid it will not work at all. The fluid could just be low.


If it still does not shift with full fluid in it then you have a bad transmission and need to bring it to the repair shop.|||Automatic trannies are something of little magic black boxes. Much of the problem are specific to make and model.





EX: My Audi A4 tranny used to thump just as I got off the gas (during acceleration) only at 15 MPH. It turns out I had a vacuum hose break. This is very specific to this model.





So you really need professional help.|||Its the clutch be sure to use it when you change gears from first to second.|||I had a car that did that. Check your transmission fluid. It may be a little low. If that isn't it get you a shade tree mechanic to fix it.|||First thing to do is check tranny fluid level on flat driveway,parking lot road etc,not on an incline. Also with most vehicles this should be done with engine running,tranny in NEUTRAL! Double check owners manual before proceding.WATCH OUT FOR FAN BELT,DO NOT WEAR ANY LOOSE CLOTHING WHEN DOING THIS! If it is not caused from incorrect fluid level the bands inside the tranny probably need adjusting and possibly the linkage.Try to find local transmission shop who might offer free transmission check.DON'T wait as that will only compound the problem!