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.
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.
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
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Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission only
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from any forward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you ...
See also:
Switch Test/Replacement
1. Separate the lumbar support switch cover (A) from
the switch (B).
2. Disconnect the 5P connector (C) from the switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position a ...
Cooling System
Component Location Index
Radiator Cap Test
1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove
the radiator cap (A). Wet the radiator cap seal with
engine coolant, then install it on a com ...
ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system/climate
co ...