[norwegianelement]

UPDATE!

After six weeks honda in norway found the problem. i ordered a new pcm last week. got it installed today, and everything is ok

I want to thank honda-tech and lizzurd once again for great overseas support

Let me know if you want something from norway and i will help!

Rgds
UMB

 

[sundaytrajedy]

Just got back from the dealership after having my car scanned, they said it was a 3rd clutch pressure switch. My boyfriend explained it to me, but i'm still not quite educated on it. Anyone else experience this?

 

[cundh2o]

Thanks everyone for your input!!! Took the Element in for servicing and it was the 3rd gear pressure sensor...no idea what that is. Total was $250 to fix but with my extended warranty all I had to pay was the $50 deductible. All's well.

Thanks again!

 

[coachdunkel]

Thanks!

Thanks so much for the reply and the link. MY ODB2 reader wasn't picking anything up, but it sounds like it may need to be hooked up to a different type of reader. It only came on during a short driving period and has been off ever since I restarted that day (a couple of weeks ago). I'm curious...should it reappear if it's a problem or is it something that I should have checked out even though it's no longer blinking?

Thanks again for your help!

 

[Krazy Kare]

Issues

Hello,

I used to work at a Honda dealership, the mechanic who used to work there also worked on myu 97 Civic & now has started on the 03 Honda Element, i purchased less than 2-months ago.

Needless to say i think i have purchased someone else's problems!

1st- D light flashed-the day after I bought it in June 08, it was the Speed Sensor

2nd-i have had some whining in the power steering, worse when A/C is on

3rd-D light flashing again as of last week, now i need the 3rd Transmission Fluid Sensor Switch replaced-awaiting the part

4th- now when i put the car in Drive after it has been running a while, it bucks forward after a few seconds, Does anyone know what that may be?

I hope not a new transmission??

Also, what are the signs of needing a new Strut Assembly?

I am having severe shaking at about 70-80mph, I travel mostly hwy to & from work-it has already had an alignment about a month ago.

I have been back & forth with the crappy dealer i purchased it from-needless to say it was not a Honda Dealer!
My Huge Mistake!
& I do have an extended warranty-
I just want the agrivation & time loss from work to stop & get my car normal!


HELP- any suggestions or answers to my questions?

OH FYI-If any of the lights on the dash flash & you shut the car off before it is put on a code reader-it will clear the codes.:evil:

 

[verbin]

Flashing D problem.

I have had this problem on and off for the last 6 months. Finally took it into a honda dealer and had the code read (code P0847). It seems to be a 3rd clutch pressure switch. The cost totally for the code read/pressure switch/labor and tax will run to approximately $170.00 cdn

 

[boxedup1]

had this happen and was an easy part to fix. it was just the 3rd gear pressure switch.

 

[mkh]

could this be a dyi repair or does it have to be at the dealer or the tranny shop?

Since today is saturday i'm SOL...but i wanted to take it in early monday morning. I was thinking maaco if it indeed is a tranny problem..they have a free diagnosis...

Take it to your Dealer. They can pull the code and tell exactly what needs to be done, and will have the parts in stock. Most tranny outfit's "free" diagnosis, guaranteed will find all kinds of things that may (or may not) be wrong. It's a way to bring in business, once your there they often will try and scare you into a whole bunch of "maintenance" service.

Daughter went to one, when she was at College because of a hard shifting problem. They came in with a $1,500 repair quote, plus all kinds of "if you don't do this now, you'll lose your tranny, it's on it's last legs" services, to the tune of another $450. She called, me, I told her to "decline" - then they came back with a $1200 for everything quote. Told her to decline again, and I drove up, switched cars with her and drove it to the Dealer, (100 miles away). Turned out to be a fastener that had come loose, and was jamming in the linkage. $80 for labor and parts - and they checked the tranny over, and said it was 100% .

 

[lizzurd]

ok...so i drove my car today...and guess what.... no blinking D.

I don't know... if it doesn't blink, would the honda repair guys still find the problem?

I'm thinking about driving it for at least until the blinking comes back...then i'll high tail it to the honda shop near my house.

If there is a code stored they can still diagnose any problems there may be.

 

[boxedup1]

i think the sensor was under 50 dollers. its located at the bottom drivers side on the front of the transmission. im sure someone with a shop book can post a pic. it unscrews from the case and you just unplug it.you can see it under your battery tray

 

[ramblerdan]

Still, before you start throwing parts at the problem, have it diagnosed by a competent shop.

 

[SDELIA]

I have seen this at work many times mostly on crv-s normally it is thr third pressure switch that causes this, it is a pretty easy repair you can even access it through the l/f wheel well by moving the plastic shield
on the bottom out of the way the switch is cheap too about 50 bucks.

 

[SDELIA]

i would do that get the dealer to diagnoes the code usually up to 1 hour labor then if it is just that then swap the part yourself.

 

[mon mon]

Update and additional question

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and I was hoping to get some additional opinions on the cause of this issue. I have a 2004 Element EX with 60,000 miles on it. While driving it last night, the D light started flashing. I looked it up on the manual and it appears to be a connected to the transmission. With this said, I've read the postings and I am hoping for the best when I take it to the dealership this weekend.

I am wondering if this could be as simple as a transmission fluid change? Please let share your experience and if you don't mind, the cost of correcting your particular issue. This is the first problem we've ever had with our Element and would like to have as much info prior to seeing the folks at the dealership.

Thanks to all!

Hi all,

I had it checked at the dealership and they found code p0837. As many on this post have noted, it's the Third Gear Pressure Switch. It looks easy enough to replace so I plan on doing it myself. With this said, is there a need for me to clear the code? The flashing d light occurred once and has not happened again. So I'm thinking that other than replacing the switch and making sure the d light does not flash, that this should represent the extent of the fix. Am I right or wrong? Please advise and thanks again!

 

[ElementTO]

Thanks for the advice and feedback. Despite the dealer's ("don't worry until the check engine light come on") advice, we followed your recommendation and had the sensor changed. Flashing gone. Much happier. Thanks!!

 

[firsthonda]

Flickering Transmission Light

While the engine was running in Park, the Drive light on panel starting blinking. I turned off engine and turned it back on, and the flickering stopped. However, once I was driving and came to a stop, I had a hard time accelerating and the Drive light started to blink again. I took it into to the dealer, but the mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem. Plus, nothing was registering on the computer. The drive seems to have smoothed out, but am concerned. Any thoughts?

 

[rajun asian]

For AT service, that's great.

When I say everything, I meant diagnostics, part and labor + tax. I didn't think that was too bad either.

 

[coluch]

Interesting: False Blinking D?

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would share this here, since this was the first place I looked when I noticed this...

Last week, I was driving home from work very late. En route, there was a huge pickup truck driving behind me with only his parking lights on. When we both came to a stop a a red light, he flashed his high beams on an off a couple of times. When the light changed green, we continued driving and he still had his headlights off. Again, we came to a red light. Again, he flashed his headlights a few times and I became certain that he was being a neighbourly driver and trying to get my attention. "There must be a problem with my car" I thought.

Immediately I noticed that my transmission indicator on my dash was blinking around the D (for drive). Without hesitation I pulled into the nearest driveway, which was luckily a well-lit service station. I had my passenger get out and do a circle-check as I left the car running and even did a few laps o the parking lot. "Nothing" he said. The light was still blinking, so I turned the ignition off and started the Element again. Everything was normal again.

It has now been over one week and the problem has not resurfaced in spite of daily driving. After reading through this thread one post in particular really stands out. A mechanic mentioned that "a lot" of Elements came in with this problem "at the same time" but with no underlying problem. He guessed at the weather as a cause, and I am now convinced of that. You see, on the night I was driving, we had the thickest fog that I have ever seen in this city, and it was extremely damp.

The pickup driver must've had his lights off for visibilty reasons.

 

[spdrcr5]

Figured I might as well add myself to the growing list of people with the old Flashing "D" issue. Mine began flashing yesterday so I called and made an appt with the dealer for this morning. The diagnosis was 3rd Gear Pressure Switch Failing. I didn't ask what the exact code number was and just had them replace the switch. Total cost was $215.81 plus tax.

This failed at 131,711 miles.

 

[Blue Boxer]

Flashing Drive light indicator!

Strange problem happened last nite to my wifes 06 Ellement exp Automatic trans. She pulled over on her way home from work to take pictures of the sun set. She pulled to side of road left car runing puting it in park . Took here Sunset pictures then put car back into drive and proceeded on her way home. As she drove home the green light that shows what gear your in on the dash started blinking On the d Or drive light. It blinked all the way home even when she put car back in park. The blinking continued even with car in reverse or park. This stoped after i shut off the car in park. I restarted car and it stoped ! I have never heard or seen this problem in any car ive ever owened or driven. What do you think caused this? Is it still safe to drive ?
Thanks