flashing shift indicator

[94eg!]

I'm not so sure a deep socket is going to work. There will be no room to stick a ratchet onto it due to the frame being in the way. It's probably easiest to use a large adjustable wrench or a combination wrench. The O2 sensor socket I used was kinda flat & C shaped. Still not ideal.

[pilot_rave]

I guess the 22mm deep socket is specific to the 2005 model year? I got one since it was mentioned as one of the tools needed as per first post at DIY: Replacing Transmission Pressure Switches

Oh well, may return it if not useful... I have some wrenches in the meantime.

[94eg!]

Yeah. Either way I'm sure you'll figure it out. It's pretty straight forward in there.

[pilot_rave]

replaced both switches (3rd and 4th gear) and their washers today... yeah it was pretty straight forward lost a very small amount of fluid when i took out the 4th gear switch but still just below top max level. I disconnected the battery negative cable to clear out the 27 D code afterwards. The 22mm deep socket was useful on the 4th switch but had to use a wrench for the 3rd gear switch.

I still hear that whistling noise when i give it gas while driving... oh well, maybe it was not transmission related... hope to one day soon find out what i causing that noise...
2003 Pilot high pitch whistling noise

[91er]

Originally Posted by 91er

Hi all. I've been lurking on this issue for quite some time and the info has been very valuable. Thank you all. I have an '05 LX w/ 110K on it and I first saw the flashing 'D' three months ago. The car drives fine otherwise. After the paperclip trick it showed a code 27. After having the 4th gear pressure switch swapped out it still did it. After a second one, it still did it. My shop (who specializes in only Hondas) reset the computer on the third visit and after that it went away. According to them it could be a bad computer, which they didn't recommend shotgunning out because it's almost a grand.

Today, three months later, it's back. So here's the question: I'm getting ready to throw almost $2K into this thing (tires, T belt, water pump, plugs, etc). I'm getting gun shy about doing it thinking I may be throwing good money after bad (it's probably worth $7K on a good day). Is it time to cut my losses on this thing and sell it or am I just overreacting? (i.e. just live with the light). I could probably cope with a gremlin. Replacing the Tranny? Not so much...

Advice appreciated and T.I.A.

So here's the fly in the ointment. First off, I've done nothing except drive it since the last posting. At the time of the last writing (About 30 days ago), the battery died. Yeah, that's right. This one is without "auto" headlights so if you leave 'em on - it's dead. After that (I'm guessing a computer reset?) I"ve not seen the damn flashing "D" since. It is as solid as a rock.

Now, a little history. My job is to fly $50M+ jets all over the world. Back in the day there were lots of airplanes that would present problems from time to time. The recommended course of action was to disconnect the battery, let it sit, and then reconnect. Hell, even in present day that's basically what we do to correct errors and it works 90% of the time. I think I might be overreacting????

[94eg!]

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[pilot_rave]

Yes rule of thumb when you want to clear the codes is to disconnect the battery for a few seconds. I had code 27 as well and did not auto-clear after replacing the 4th gear switch.

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[shahram72]

Well I am back after many years cause I have the same problem you guys have. We are in the Pilot right now on the way back from Florida going to South Carolina and it did it this morning. We stopped for lunch and I checked the fluids and they are clean and smell fresh, so I assumed it was an electrical issue and/or a sensor and no cause for immediate alarm. So we proceeded and I let my wife drive and I read this thread (some of it) on the laptop. Been driving for the last couple hours now and the light is not blinking. Hopefully it won't again, but obviously, a sensor sent a reading the computer didn't like. Fortunately, it looks like you guys have found some solutions as the dealer will most likely just want to replace the tranny or th car. I do have a very good independent Honda mechanic, however. Anyway we have loved and cared for this car for many years, an 04 with 125K miles. Last year I replaced the timing belt, water pump, and plugs, had a major service and it got new tires and the year before that it had a complete brake job and motor mounts. We plan to keep this car till 200K hopefully, and make all that worthwhile. There is no such thing as a payment free car, but when repairs have you making payments, what's the point? Any more than $2000 a year is not worth it and I'm way below that. Should be $1000 a year to be worthwhile. I also just got my second Honda, an 05 Acura RL which I love. Now that car scares me, with all the tech toys! I almost need my own HDS tool!

I will do a simple reset of the battery when I get home, but has the tranny computer stored the code that flashed the "D" light earlier today? And will resetting the battery connection erase that stored code? I am very nervous to try that paperclip trick as one wrong connection can fry the computer. wish someone made a plug in jumper.

[pilot_rave]

Get the codes read if you plan on keeping it until 200k. It is really simple and foolproof pictures included. Yes disconnecting the battery will reset the codes...

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