On Nov 27, 3:09 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> eatmoreo...@gmail.com wrote in news:7cff86e9-86a1-4d1c-bfcb-4c2b4a3561e4
> @b40g2000prf.googlegroups.com:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
>
> > I have a 1990 Honda Accord EX automatic, with about 175k miles. Last
> > week I stopped at a store and when I came back to start the car the
> > following all started happening at once with the ignition was in the
> > final position just prior to starting the car :
>
> > 1. Loud tapping rattling (relay-chattering?) sound from under the
> > left of the dashboard and directly under the gear shifter. Pressing
> > the foot brake makes the noises stop as does putting it in any gear
> > other than Park.
>
> How's the battery's state of charge?
>
>
>
> > 2. This model has a "Sports" button on the automatic gear shifter.
> > When depressed a light comes on on the dashboard. This light is now on
> > all the time, regardless of whether the button is depressed or not.
> > Nothing seems to make this light go out.
>
> If the "S" light is illuminated, then the ECU and/or TCM has recorded an
> error code.
>
> Short the 2-pin Service Check connector behind the top of the passenger
> kick panel, turn the ignition on, then read the blinks of both the ECU annd
> the TCM LED's. Those modules are under the carpet in the passenger
> footwell.
>
>
>
> > 3. The car starts normally but driving it doesn't - it now seems to be
> > ignoring first gear. I checked that first gear is still working by
> > manually shifting it down and it still works fine.
>
> When was the fluid drained last? Drain it now and inspect the fluid for
> metal particles.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Thanks.
Could it be the neutral safety switch ?