tldrummer89

Well this sunday, i was on my way home and when i switched too "D" it automatically went too sports mode and the little "D" on the dash board was flashing I was wondering if anybody knows what might of cause that? I took the terminals off the battery...after that it fixed itself though.

now when i place the key in the ignition right before i start the car, the little green light next too "D" turns on but turns off as soon as i turn on the car. Is that normal?
Thanks guys!

NedShneebly

I know that with both Honda's and Acura's, a flashing 'D' is not good. Read the owners manual. It definitely talks about this issue.

erick3

^ what he said. imminent transmission failure, i think?

NedShneebly

i wouldn't drive it any farther than the dealership

tldrummer89

the flashing "D" is gone now and the tranny is smooth and it doesnt sound or feel like something is wrong.(stopped after i reset the computer) Ill check it out though thanks!

tldrummer89

If i got the extended warranty it should cover it if its a tranny problem i hope

Tripnbeats

yea and if it feels smooth and fine, its not.... ive learned that the hard way with auto honda trannys. at some point itll go and yes the warranty covers it.

NedShneebly

tranny has standard warranty to 70K. Even if it seams fine, get it checked. I know this doesn't always result in what you want to hear but 3G's had some crap transmissions the first model year.

btw, what year/miles?

tldrummer89

wow..i dont want too learn the hard way so ill call the dealership today. Since i have a CAI and a UR crank pulley...would that void any of the tranny warranty though?

tldrummer89

Yeah it's an 04 Auto TL, 88,000 miles on him already. And i have the 7 year/100,000 mile warranty (No problems so far till this, great car!)

NedShneebly

hmmm, the UR Pulley might get you some static. Just tell them to give you the analysis and post it up here. The pro's on this forum will tell you if it was pulley related or not.

worst case, I'd yank it, put the stock one back on and take it to a different dealer.

tldrummer89

Alright, Ill do that today. I hope i dont have too because it took me some time too take the stock one off
Do the dealers share information about cars between their network though?

NedShneebly

I've always thought about that. It's possible they talk a lot to trade parts and what not but, my particular dealer outsells everyone in the area and I think the other stores hate them.

tldrummer89

haha would this dealer happen too be near L.A

NedShneebly

nope. Florida

tldrummer89

so i called the dealer and right off the bat they are charging me $110 just too diagnose it. But he did say that it was tranny related but since the light isnt blinking anymore, he cant really say

NedShneebly

they charge you the inspection fee even though you have an extended warranty? If I purchased one of those I would expect to drop the car off and get a loaner like I did when it was under factory warranty.

Bro, your in Cali. Maybe hit up some members in your area and ask about good Honda/Acura local shops.

Tripnbeats

the code is recorded in the computer and the diagnosis doesnt cost a thing if they r going to repair it under warranty only if the tranny did throw a code and the tranny is on its way to the junk heap. id have a friend or someone else look the code up. dont clear anything tho just look it up and see what the issue was.

tldrummer89

Yeah, due too the car being older that 4 years. that was their reason supposedly it was mandatory.

Well i would think cali members would see this thread though

tldrummer89

Their reason was because they dont know if the part would be covered under warranty so their going too charge me the $110 and the cover the parts etc. with the warranty.
good idea, thanks...im going too take it too a friends shop too look up the code