Auto Box problem

Post by **PreludePete** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:57 pm

Can anyone help me sort out a problem with my 97 Prelude 2.2 steptronic box? Neutral indicator light (red) doesn't always come on when selecting neutral from drive and it wont go to reverse or park unless the light is on. Box has only done 60k miles and oil changed recently. Driving me nuts! Prelude Pete

Cutz · Post by **Cutz** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:58 pm

first thing i'd check is your interlock switch around the auto shifter.

if that's not working properly it could be your culprit

Post by **PreludePete** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:00 pm

Hey Cutz, that's quick! Can you tell me how to do that, or is it a specialist job?

Prelude Pete

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:24 pm

should be under the centre console where the gearstick is

Post by **PreludePete** » Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:03 pm

Got an autobox specialist to look at problem. He seems to think it may be a loose cable or a faulty A/T gear switch however on initial inspection he was unable to locate the switch. The service manual drawings which showed the switch didn't tie up with what was under the bonnet so he has kept the car for further investigation. He has asked me if I can try to find out where this A/T gear switch may be as he believes it could be hidden any where and he would also like to know the location of the diagnostic service plug.

Help anyone?

Prelude Pete

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:40 pm

Look above

Post by **Vtecmec** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:07 pm

mercutio wrote:should be under the centre console where the gearstick is

Ted wrote:Look above

Post by **PreludePete** » Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:51 pm

Good news, Got it working again normally, loose connection?? but the autoshifter interlock switch is still suspect. Anyone know where I can locate one??

Really appreciate help to date.

Prelude Pete