Re: Blinking s****ts light

tofijoy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> I was driving my 1991 Honda Accord last week when, all of a sudden,
> the s****ts light on the dashboard started blinking

The transmission control computer has found a problem.

> the speedometer
> dropped to zero, and the check engine light came on.

The engine control computer has found a problem.

> From talking with the dealer, and also searching the internet, it
> seems to me that the speed sensor in the transmission system might be
> malfunctioning.

That's just one of the possibilities.

> Can anyone tell me if this is a serious problem that needs immediate
> repair? Would my car be OK if I wait a few more weeks to see how often
> the problem happens?

Find out what those computers think the problems are. I think the modules 
are under the carpet under the passenger's feet. You can probably view the

fla****ng lamp of the engine computer by pulling back the little flap of 
carpet. I think you'll have to pull back more of the carpet to see the
lamp 
(LED) on the transmission computer.

Turn the ignition on and count how many times the lights flash. The number

of flashes indicate where the problem may be.

-- 
Chuck