marej wrote:
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> I have a 03 Odessey, with 60,000 miles. I've had problems intermitantly with
> it disengaging from park. Honday said the brake pedal switch needed replacing
> and as a separate issue the engine mounts were broken and cracked. I've
> never had any of my vehicles have either of these problems and most of them
> have been 7-10yrs old with lots of miles. Is this normal or is Honda taking
> me for a ride?


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Do you mean to say that you've had problems intermittently with it NOT
disengaging from park ? ?

There are TSB's about the shifter disengagement problem, and is sounds
like the DEALER is taking you for a ride. Honda can't be everywhere at
all times watching the franchisees.

Have you been using the shifter release trick in the manual whenever
it's won't budge for you? See page one in this document if you don't
have the manual in front of you:

PDI Sheets for Odyssey
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/odyssey/x98-077e.pdf

This TSB describes a different recall on a Civic, but the shifter cable
adjustment is (basically) the same for an Odyssey.
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x94-010e.pdf
Sometimes just lubing the front end of the cable (remove small cover
under engine) is all you need, or adjust the cable so your dash
indicators work better and your shifter will release properly. CR-V has
similar problems if the adjustment is out, or cable gets gummed up at
the front end. It's common to most Hondas and usually gets WAY worse
when the weather turns cold. . . Your dealer should be able to fix it in
about 5 minutes (if the switch isn't actually shot).

I don't know about your motor mounts . . . Why not try an independent
mechanic?

'Curly'