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speeddave · 11-02-2009, 09:51 PM

We just recently bought an 03 honda pilot ex-l, and noticed the other day that our "D" gear indicator was flashing, it only did this after and extended period of constant driving. So we pulled over for a bit to feed our little guy and let the tranny cool off and the flashing went away. It only has come on twice and both times it was after extended usage.

Is it possible for me to pull codes from it myself? are they stored or do i have to pull it when it is throwing the code?

any ideas on what it could be or common issues?

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NDNV · 11-03-2009, 05:29 AM

As you probably know, a flashing D light means the PCM has sensed an abnormality in the transmission. A code should be stored and you should be able to retrieve with a scanner (or the HDS at the dealer).

jwh1276 · 11-09-2009, 11:00 AM

Also, call the dealer as '03 Pilots have had recalls for transmission problems, which your vehicle may qualify for. check it out at edmunds.com.

speeddave · 11-09-2009, 04:07 PM

awesome thanks guys, i'm going to have the code pulled by the dealer and we'll see what they say. i am thinking its something minor, just because that's the only time its shown up.

11-03-2009, 05:29 AM	#2
NDNV Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 60	Re: 03 honda pilot transmission issues As you probably know, a flashing D light means the PCM has sensed an abnormality in the transmission. A code should be stored and you should be able to retrieve with a scanner (or the HDS at the dealer).

11-09-2009, 11:00 AM	#3
jwh1276 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	Re: 03 honda pilot transmission issues Also, call the dealer as '03 Pilots have had recalls for transmission problems, which your vehicle may qualify for. check it out at edmunds.com.

11-09-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
speeddave Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: edmo, AB, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: 03 honda pilot transmission issues awesome thanks guys, i'm going to have the code pulled by the dealer and we'll see what they say. i am thinking its something minor, just because that's the only time its shown up. __________________ Holset powered 91 civic dx ls/vtec 11.5 @ 124mph (12psi)

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