Honda Accord: Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone.
Shifting
To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when th ...
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the ...
See also:
Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit Input
Test
NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control unit
first, using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
A (see page 22-134).
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page ...
Oil Check
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle/loop).
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Inser ...
Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the ho ...