auto trans..shifting late

[anchovies]

helping a friend with 89 civic
his auto transmission is shifting at about 3.5k rpm instead of the
usual (which should be quite low)
wht is causing this? i checked the tranny fluid..it's okie

i've got no experience in auto trans
appreciate any help thanks

[RCracer]

Probably the TV cable adjustment. Thats what it was on my 88 civic when it had weird shifts

[jteuton]

look for the throttle valve cable that comes off the tb and heads to the tranny. This should be out of adjustment.

[anchovies]

thanks ill check that
i thought autos use sensors for shifting..however stupid tht idea might be