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my car is having a gear problem, the D1 light is blinking none stop even when moved from D1 to any other gear

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Hi Ezeodili James! Thank you for choosing ExpertHelp.com. May I know what year model of your Honda. And when did this problem started? When your ready, please type your responses on this page and then click on the Blue Send Response button to post your response. I will be standing by for your response.

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Customer

 HONDA ACURA 3.5RL 1998

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Thank you for your response. Do you experience problem when it runs or its just blinking? When this blinks normally it has deal with the transmission fluid, it might be low or you need to flush it and replace it with a new one. Make sure you used the HONDA transmission fluid whe you change it. Hope this helps.

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Customer

THE MOVEMENT IS NOT SMOOTH , EXCEPT IF PUT ON 2

IT HAS A FORCEFUL MOVEMENT

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Replace the transmission fluid. And make sure to use a HONDA transmission fluid. 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Is there anything else I can assist you with Ezeodili James ?

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Customer

THE GUAGE IS OK

 

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Customer

I MEAN THE GEAR OIL GUAGE

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

I see. Just a big possibility it just needs to change the transmission fluid. When was the last time you change the transmission fluid?

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Customer

IT HAS  BEEN OVER A YEAR PLUS

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

I see. Have the transmission fluid chage and you will notice a big difference after that. Make sure you will use HONDA transmission fluid.

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Is there anything else?

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Customer

OKAY

 

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Customer

YES

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Anything else Ezeodili James? If not, please do not forget to click on the Green Accept Answer button for me to receive a credit for assisting you. Thank you for allowing us to help you.

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Customer

THERE IS THIS SOUND UNDER THE DASSBOARD BY THE PASSENGERS SIDE

USUALLY SOUNDS WHEN IGNATION IS TURNED ON AND WHEN TH A/C BUTTOON IS PRESSED

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

What kind of sound is it a vibrating sound?

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Or it is like a clicking sound?

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Customer

YES

YOU ARE CORRECT

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Customer

A KIND OF "KPOM! KPOM!! KPOM!! SOUND

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Customer

IT WILL JUST LAST FOR SOME MINIUTES AND STOP

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Have the Air Mix motor check. This is the one normally causing this kind of sound. :)

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

 

Anything Else Ezeodili James? :)

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Customer

PLEASE WHERE CAN THIS BE LOCATED?

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

It is normally located under the dash at the drive side and it looks like the picture provided below for your reference.

Image result for air mix motor location on acura 1998

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Customer

HELLO!

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

It is normally located under the dash at the drive side and it looks like the picture provided below for your reference.

Image result for air mix motor location on acura 1998

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Anything else Ezeodili James? Have I answer all your questions?

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Customer

I SHOULD GET IT GREASED

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Yes. have it grease :)

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Please do not forget to click on the Green Accept Answer button for me to receive a credit for assisting you. Thank you for allowing us to help you.

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Customer

LASTLY, THE CENTRAL LOCK DO NOT WORK AGAIN!

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

It is not unlocking?

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Customer

BOTH WITH THE POWER WINDOW, HAVE CHECKED THE FUSE AND EVERTHING IS OKAY

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Customer

NO

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

If it is not working have the door actuator check maybe it needs to be replace.

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

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Customer

THE DOOR ACTUATOR! PLEASE WHERE COULD THIS BE FOUND?

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

It is located at the door pane and it is look like the picture below.

Image result for acura tl door lock actuator

Have the dealership check it for you to test which door actuator needs to be replace.

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Customer

IT A PLEASSURE CHATING WITH YOU!

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Please do not forget to click on the Green Accept Answer button for me to receive a credit for assisting you. Thank you for allowing us to help you.

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Customer

CAN I HAVE YOUR CONTACT, email ETC.

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

You can use this page if you have question you can post it here or you can email as at s**t@experthelp.com.

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Customer

THANKS, AM MOST GREATFUL!

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

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Customer

I WILL DO THAT RIGHT AWAY!

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Thank you. 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Dear Ezeodili James , It was a pleasure helping you with your Honda issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.

Issue identified : Issue with transmission
Solution Implemented : LIve chat. Advise customer to have the transmission fluid change. Assist customer also with the door actuator and the clicking sounds under the dash. Provide the pictures on this chat page. Customer appreciate our assistance. Customer accept the answer. Chat ended.
If issue resurfaces : Advised to contact us at s**t@experthelp.com or call us on our support number ***-***-**** )

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Customer

hi

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Customer

my car gear is still having same fault, D1 light still blinking even after changing the oil as you directed me.

 

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Customer

Hello Technician!

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

Hi James. Can you try to remove the negative battery connector for about 5 minutes and then connect it back again and see what will be the result.

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

If the blinking D1 light still there after you disconnect and connect the battery back, then advise your mechanic to check the Pressure switch on your transmission. Please check the picture below for your reference.

If you have questions feel free to post your responses here.

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Customer

yes i have removed the battery

and it is still there!

please where can i find this swicth you mentioned?

 

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

This is located on the transmission. Show the picture I just provided you to  the mechanic so they will know what switch we are referring to and then advise them the D1 is the one blinking so they will know which pressure switch to replace. This switch cost around $50.

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Ramy De Jesus
Honda Mechanic

As it turns out, I am scheduled to go offline now. I would really appreciate the opportunity to personally make sure you are satisfied with your answer and if it's OK with you, I'd like to continue our conversion 10 AM CST.

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