Honda Repair: 92 accord trans problems, 4 quarts, torque converter


Question
i've a 92 accord 4dr 4 cyl auto F22 A1 4sp auto(100K miles).car always svc by dealer(moms car).i think it always was overfilled on trans fluid.when dipstick seal was resting on trans housing it gave a correct reading but when fully installed in normal operating mode it was hi,but it always ran aok.2 mo. ago i changed fluid filled it correctly(i think let me know).it worked fine until 2 weeks ago.started dropping out of 4th hanging up in 2nd.now it's stucked in 2nd will shift between 1st&2nd if done manually.i changed fluid & used some lucus trans fix,but same old thing.someone told me to drain & flush out & use only Honda trans fluid??? now i hear about tcm.HELP!PLEASE!

Answer
Could very well be the TCM. Have you scanned the vehicle for any transmission codes, any shift solenoid problems? I would put a scanner on the vehicle if possible- should be free at any auto shops. See if they will check the trans data stream and make sure the TCC is cycling like it should. I would do that before having a trans flush, esp if you have 100k miles and not had a trans flush done in the past could cause problems. yes you need Honda trans fluid- not dexron or mercon. Nissan also has there version of a j-matic fluid. i belive its ATZ-f1 you need. I would double check before adding any. check the trans with a scanner if you haven't done it yet before you spend money on flushing the trans. when you changed the fluid did you do a drain and fill? you might have put wrong fluid in. If your gonna flush it again take it to a shop and have a flush done with a machine. by doing a drain and fill your only really getting about 4 quarts out. a flush will clean all 10 plus quarts in all the lines a Torque converter cleaned out well.
Hope this is any helpful  -Phil