schmo1
4/12/2008 2:04:37 PM
New member and first-time poster.
I have a 2000 Accord V6, 93,000 miles. The battery, brake lamp/door ajar and brake lights all stayed on and began blinking after starting the engine. On my way home, headlights and dash lights went dim and then transmission disengaged, coasted 5 blocks to my house. The engine was still running and seemed normal.
Battery is about 1 yr old. Removed it and had it tested, got free replacement. Put new battery in and all was good for 5 miles then the same lights started flashing as before.
Replaced alternator 19 months ago.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
sir_nasty
4/12/2008 2:31:26 PM
When they replaced the battery did they test the alternator?
Did the tranny shift itself into neutral, as in selector still in drive but tranny acting like it wasn't?
schmo1
4/12/2008 2:52:43 PM
I took the battery out of the car and took it in for testing. Didn't think car would make it to nearest service. I did not have the alternator tested.
Gear selector was still in drive but car acted like it was in neutral.
sir_nasty
4/12/2008 2:57:48 PM
There is really only three ways I can readily think of that would allow a car to act like it was in neutral when D was selected.
1) An axle popped out just a little bit.
2) Tranny was slipping badly/is shot
3) A TCU issue....possibly....
Start the car, put a tester on the alternator and see what it's putting out....
schmo1
4/12/2008 3:25:36 PM
The transmission seemed fine on my 5 mile ride today. I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the electrical problem.
When I test the alternator, can I just go off the terminal on the back of the alternator with the + and the alternator housing with the -? Thanks.
