97 Accord LX

Is there a light for the gear shift selector in the center console?

Before I take it all apart to see, I thought I would ask here first. With the headlights on, it's completely black. There is the indicator in the dash, but I would think there should be one at the selector as well.

Thanks,

Steve

 

Yes.....there is a light in there.

 

OK, looks like I'll be getting in there to take a look at it.

The climate control lights were out too, but a hit to the dash brought them back to life.....LOL

Steve

 

Also on my list is a transmission flush...........car has 156000 miles on it, so I'm sure it's a good time to do it.
Any pointers on doing it?

I did my wife's '03 CRV, is it the same process?

Steve

 

Yes, drain and fill. My TWO CENTS - please only use Honda Trans fluid.

Drain bolt is on the pass side of the car....the round bolt with the 3/8 square hole, insert the 3/8 ratchet and remove.....clean it, it will have junk all over it so don't panic. Install, refill, run car thru all the gears, check level and enjoy

 

So you only have to drain and fill once?

On the CRV, I did that process 3 times. With driving about 10 miles between each time.

I only use Honda fluid, well aware of that. I know the drain plug has a magnet on it, so that won't freak me out at all.

Steve

 

Hey Steve..keep a small hammer in the consul for just that purpose.

 

Steve,
For a trans you are "unsure of", yes three drain and fills would be my suggestion - you set a good base line. If the trans service is up to date and known to have been changed then one drain and fill when called for is fine. I personally cut the service manual time/milage in half for mine....again this is just me.

 

Yeah, I have no idea of the previous service. I know the timing belt/water pump was done about 15000 miles ago, and that's about it. The tranny shifts good, but could be smoother.......so a fluid change can't hurt. At 156000 it could use it either way even if it was done a while ago.

Steve

 

You might want to drain the fluid into a clean pan or container, & judge the condition of the fluid. Then decide if you want to do multiple drain-fill cycles. You can only drain about 1/3 of the total fluid, but if that drained fluid looks nice & clean, you can just leave it at that.