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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Van shifts from D to low gear while driving. I was unable to move it back into Drive while braked at a traffic light. I drove 2 miles and put it in park, then back into Drive again. This is a 2002 Honda Odyssey with 91,534 miles.

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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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I don't understand, does the shifter move or does the light on the dash all of a sudden change?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross 2.0
I don't understand, does the shifter move or does the light on the dash all of a sudden change?
The light on the dash changed and I felt like it was in 1st gear too. Also, about a month ago it would blink in "D" going to work at 60 miles an hour.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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Take it to a dealer and have the codes read 1st. The flashing "D" light is the check engine light for the transmission.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Thanks, I have appt this Saturday. I notice now I cannot manually put it down to D1 or lower. So I let you know and Merry Christmas
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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transmission time
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ross 2.0
I don't understand, does the shifter move or does the light on the dash all of a sudden change?
I needed a selenoid switch cost $250.00 at the dealers. Thanks for all your help.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Not a problem. Glad you could get it fixed.
Is it still working ok?
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