v6veggie

Started driving my car and all of a sudden the D light started blinking, pulled over and put the car on park, light kept on blinking, turned off the engine, turned on again and the blinking stopped, mechanic said it's the abs unit, will cost me around $1600.00?! please help!!

shotout@ccord

Mechanic? Was it a Honda dealership? Or was it a guy with a really high end computer scanner?

if you slam on the brakes do the wheels lock up?

lostforawhile

usually a blinking D light indicates a transmission issue, make sure this guy isnt just trying to rip you off on parts

lostforawhile

most scanners wont read the transmission codes right, try going to the dealer to get the code read or a good transmission shop, which will have the right scanner to read those codes, there's a good chance it's just the third or fourth gear pressure switch, if the fluid looks ok, and it's driving ok, those pressure switches have a tendency to fail

tech8

Generally, OBD-II readers/scanners can easily read transmission trouble codes, as they are powertrain related ("PXXX"). So, there is no need to go to a transmission shop just to get the code read.

In contrast, not all code reader/scanner are capable of reading Honda ABS/SRS code(s).

OP should get the car scanned with a OBD-II scanner capable of reading Honda ABS/SRS codes and post the code.

lostforawhile

I agree, everything I've found says the scanners can only read engine codes, hoping it's something as simple as a pressure switch

ronaldmcdonald9

a good enough scanner will read a trans code, abs i dunno never tried

BLKFLSH

If it were a problem with the ABS, the ABS light would be on. Sounds like this mechanic is confused.

tony_2018

Certain scanners can read all codes, you just need to identify the scanner that can read what you want it to read. The prices vary on them as well so keep that in mind.

tony_2018

I see you made a world record, 3 bans in 1 yr.