every once and a while I am locked in park. per manual I unlock it but it says to get it checked out this is a signal of more problems. what problems are they referring to and what is the best plan of action

 

Please post your car year and model first. Is the D4 light blinking?

 

2001 accord EX v6 vtec sedan

 

no d4 doesn't blink

 

Sorry to say but the 98-02 accord transmissions are known to have problems. Take it to the dealer and see if you're still covered by the extended warranty on the transmission. I think it was 7yrs/100k miles.

 

sounds like a broken brake switch to me. Go to the DIY section and click on "Cannot get out of park... diagnose". Its on the first page. it is most likely NOT a transmission issue, as the shift lock mechanism is not located in or controlled by the transmission.

 

x2 ...... try the horn first. If it doesn't work it's a fuse. If it does, jump the wires for the brake switch to see if that's the problem. To the DIY section you go!!!!

 

1998 Accord V6
I replaced the fuse and was able to shift normally. However, I did get the check Engine light after restarting the vehicle, read the code as P1705. Do I have bigger problems on the horizon? Reset the code and light is off, car seems to be working fine.

 

p1705 = problem in the a/t range switch. this can be caused by a sticking fuel main relay or an aftermarket device (remote start or alarm) tied into the starter cut relay. if you have nothing like that installed, clear the code as you did and move the shifter through the entire gear range(P R N D D3 D2 D1) slowly, very slowly, fast, jerkily - you get the idea. wait for it to recode. if it does replaced the fuel main relay(it's cheaper) and if it recodes again, replace the a/t range switch.

it's up to you which order you want to replace them in. trying to get an acting up a/t range switch to recode can be difficult. you can just wait until it gets so bad it recodes very easily. [8D]

 

I do have an aftermarket remote start installed in the vehicle. I tried moving the shifter through the gears, but I could not get it to recode. I will wait it out and see if it recodes and deal with it then.