Scotty,
I have an 05 Honda Civic Value Package (classy). The automatic transmission starts in 3rd gear when I put it in drive. When I manually shift it, it starts in 2nd gear, then when I shift into 3rd or drive it goes into 4th gear. It has codes PO963 and P0967. I changed the AB solenoids after testing the originals, which read a higher resistance than allowed, and didnt switch when 12v was applied. The new one switched and has resistance within tolerance.
I also changed the transmission fluid with genuine Honda fluid.
Now, if I leave the OBD scanner plugged in before i start it, the flashing D goes away, and it shifts like normal.
Please tell me it isn't going to be an expensive fix (like most people told me) I'm poor and just want to get this shitbox inspected. (Its actually in pretty good shapedoe being 16 years old now.
Thank you, Scotty!
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I for got to tell you, it has 180k miles on it
It seems you have electrical issues. You need to diagnose the PCM and for that, you need the wiring diagram.
Seems to me like a computer issue… try resetting values or preforming a recalibration if possible (this may require a dealer level scan tool)
If it shifts fine only if you start the car while the scanner is plugged in, it means that non of the really expensive hardware is damaged and it’s just that something funky is going on with the electronics.
Thanks guys! That is a relief! I thought I might need a new pcm, but this is something I can afford to do, on my own.
If I find a break in one of the wires, should I get a while new harness, or can I repair it by soldering the break back together?
Or is a connector/connection more common?