Should I drive my Honda Accord in D4 or D3?
Drive (D4) — Use this position for your normal driving. Drive (D3) – This position is similar to D4, except only the first three gears are selected. Use D3 to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop-and-go driving.
Why is the D4 light flashing on my Honda Accord?
The D4 light flashing means the engine computer detected a transmission problem. Stop by a parts store like autozone and have them read the codes. You should end up with a code that starts with a “P” and this particular model year had a TCM issue.
What are the trouble codes on a Honda Accord?
Honda Accord models may develop shifting issues with the automatic transmission accompanied by warning lights. Rough shifting may occur, and the “D4” light and check engine may begin to blink. The check engine light will also illuminate, and OBD trouble codes P0700, P0730, P0740, P0780, P1768 and/or P1768 will be stored in the computer.
When does the Honda Accord shift from first to second gear?
Transmission flares between 1st and 2nd. occasionally between 2nd and 3rd as well. The transmission in my 2000 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 slips when going from first to second gear and slightly from second to third, especially when cold. Sometimes it won’t shift at all and the ‘check engine’ light comes on and the D4 light starts blinking.
What does a blinking D4 transmission light mean?
keith July 6, 2016, 3:00am #2 A blinking D4 light is like a check engine light for the transmission. Regular code readers like the ones used by AutoZone will not read the transmission codes. You will need to take the vehicle to a dealer or a trusted transmission repair shop.
What’s the problem with Honda Accord D4 light?
The problem: The D4 light comes on (sometimes intermittently) and the car gets stuck in a higher gear than 1st. That is, it doesn’t shift through the gears, but remains in what seems to be 3rd. Manually putting the transmission into 1st works though.
Honda Accord models may develop shifting issues with the automatic transmission accompanied by warning lights. Rough shifting may occur, and the “D4” light and check engine may begin to blink. The check engine light will also illuminate, and OBD trouble codes P0700, P0730, P0740, P0780, P1768 and/or P1768 will be stored in the computer.
What are the warning lights on a Honda Accord?
What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Honda. Click a link to learn more about each one.
Transmission flares between 1st and 2nd. occasionally between 2nd and 3rd as well. The transmission in my 2000 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 slips when going from first to second gear and slightly from second to third, especially when cold. Sometimes it won’t shift at all and the ‘check engine’ light comes on and the D4 light starts blinking.