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SyNS2KEX
09-08-2011, 05:25 PM
sooo... i have a bone stocc automatic 00 civic ex wit vtech, only changes were an intake and headers. the gear lights on the dash started blinking n the car died. a friend said its the computer for the transmission n i was like huh? recently a mechanic checced it and said the same thing... any1 know anything about these things because i dont and im just wondering before i go and buy stuff i dont need
EmminoDaGreat
09-08-2011, 06:25 PM
They are controlled via the ECU, I would check cel etc, see whats going on with transmission sensors.
SyNS2KEX
09-09-2011, 02:27 AM
Cel? What's that?
Tech5
09-09-2011, 08:03 AM
check engine lights

sounds like a neutral safety switch try cranking it in neutral
SyNS2KEX
09-09-2011, 08:24 AM
Thx, I will try it n post results later
SyNS2KEX
09-13-2011, 06:51 PM
i did it, no difference. i turned the car around and it went into gear fine just wouldnt move like it should in drive
Tech5
09-13-2011, 07:41 PM
you need a tranny
SyNS2KEX
09-13-2011, 08:42 PM
thx =/
YoItsCarlie
09-18-2011, 11:14 AM
In civics 88-2000 the automatic controls are controled through the ECu, where as integra (up to 01) and accord automatic(up to 96) have a TCm, a separate controler for the transmission.

with sluggish pickup, no snatching, it sounds like the transmission pump/torque converer is going out. once this begins to fail, it is best ot replace with a used transmission or rebuild it by a reputable shop.