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Jessica Hinds Posted on Jul 27, 2014
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Why is my 91 honda accord ex s light flashing?

Shift lock solenoid keeps shorting out and problems starting,shifting and no tachometer reading. P.S No engine light or engine code codes.

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Ive been thru all this. I finally changed my trans computer under pass. side floorboard. Find em online. $ 200.00. Problem solved

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    P.S. Dont forget to remove negative battery cable first. Thats a big deal.

  • Jon Clack Mar 20, 2015

    P.S. Dont forget to remove negative battery cable first. Thats a big deal.

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This is a trans issue, and OBD scanners won't read these. Jump the 2 pin OBD connector and count the light flashes to get the code #. Then go online to find a list of codes for your Honda.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2008

SOURCE: 1990 Honda Accord EX Transmission

possibly due to low trans fluid pressure. the cooler in the radiator may be plugged. to check, disconnect and bypass cooler with rubber line & clamps. drive 2-3 miles. shifting OK now? install auxillary cooler to bypass one in radiator. you can get one at auto-zone $30-$50. may just need fluid & filter change, but more likely it's the cooler. when they get plugged, either one, pressure drops alot.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2009

SOURCE: 96 honda accord ex transmission shift problem

the first common possibilty would be to check fluid level, if the fluid level is good, I would recommend changing the transaxle fluid and filter. if this does not correct the issue, a professional transmission repair person will need to diagnose for you, good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 ex v6 honda accord code p01399

it could be the coil or distrubutor cap

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  • Posted on Sep 03, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 Honda Accord EX won't shift out of park. It

If you press the Break pedal and the shift button does not engage, Your Solenoid did not activate to release it out of park. either the: solenoid is out - Bent levers - Solenoid harness disconnected - Break activation wire may be damaged. this piece is easy to replace as it sits on the right side (passanger side) of the shift lever. remove center console cover to access the soleniod which is held on by two 10mm nuts. and a C- clamp

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2010

SOURCE: po740 code, 1997 honda accord ex 4cyl. 2.2

The error code is basically confirming what you have already found that the transmission is slipping, specifically that when the torque converter locks up on a gear that there is not a significant drop in engine revs i.e. slippage (the lack of engaged drive whilst the transmission is shifting between gears allows the engine to rev a little more freely and the sensor looks for the reduction on engine revving when a gear is engaged). First check the transmission fluid on the transmission dip stick; do this with the car running in 'park'. Firstly is reading 'full'? if not consider topping it up via the transmission dip stick tube. Secondly what does the fluid look like? It should be healthy pink, if brown and burnt smelling this indicates wear and old fluid and this will require a drain and replacement of transmission fluid along with the transmission filter. The torque converter clutch brake band has worn down or it may be that it can be adjusted to compensate for this wear. Adjusting such things should left to the specialists. If the car is still fresh from the dealer I would expect them to repair/fix the fault as a good will measure. This is purely a wear issue and not one due to abusive use of the car.

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2-Lock-up solenoid 'B' circuit open or shorted.
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0-Transmission control unit (TCU) faulty.
1-Lock-up solenoid 'A' circuit open or shorted.
2-Lock-up solenoid 'B' circuit open or shorted.
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10-Coolant Temperature Sensor open or shorted.
11-Engine RPM (Ignition coil signal) open or shorted.
12-(No code 12 used)
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14-Linear (line pressure control) solenoid open or shorted.
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My 91 accord had the same problem. There is an electric lock out solenoid under the shift console cover. Remove a couple screws on shifter cover and you will see it. I just bent the tab that contacts the shifter instead of replacing it. Done deal.
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If the S light is blinking, this indicates that there is an electrical problem somewhere it the TCM circuit. I have included a link that takes you to an excellent page which shows you how to read the codes and what they mean.
http://home.earthlink.net/~michaelpkeefe/HowTo_Codes.htm
Also, The top solenoids are for the lockup clutch and the bottom ones are the shift solenoids.
As for the Immobilizer causing problems, if it was incorrectly wired to the TCM, then it could possibly cause a problem.
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