S Light on a honda accord

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Shawn T, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. Shawn T

    Shawn T Guest

    My girlfriend has a 1990 Accord LX Automatic, theres a S light on the lower
    right of the dash. It flashes after driving it about 2 minutes. The
    speedometer is not working, my ? is what is the S light. I think its a
    transmission code but not sure. Im thinkin it needs a speedsensor since the
    speedometer isnt workin. But i have not looked it to it yet. What all should
    i check for the speedometer? thanks guys.
     
    Shawn T, Feb 12, 2006
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  2. Shawn T

    Howard H Guest

    The "S" light indicator should be for the sport mode of your transmission.
    There is a button on the side of your transmission select lever (console
    stick shift) if you push that will turn off the lamp and put your trans back
    to normal mode.
     
    Howard H, Feb 12, 2006
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  3. Shawn T

    Mark Smith Guest

    the 's' light on my 1990 prelude comes on if there is a problem with the
    auto box.
    the chilton manual has no mention of what to do,but the local honda garage
    may help,if you want to pay that much!!!
    cheers
    hope this helps
     
    Mark Smith, Feb 12, 2006
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  4. As far as your speedometer issue goes, I do believe you have an
    electronic VSS (vehicle speed sensor) instead of a cable VSS. These
    run anywhere from $15-$100+ depending where you shop around. You
    should check with your Helm's manual and troubleshoot it yourself (if
    you can change your oil, then you can check if your VSS is bad). Other
    than that, what the others have said about the "S" light is right on
    the money. Hope this helps.
     
    Spoonless Shell, Feb 12, 2006
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  5. does she has any weird problems starting up yet?, and yes 90 has vss, doesnt
    necessary means that vss is cooked, could be main relay as well, flashing
    "s" could be tripped by tranny, what's the millage on that accord?
     
    rafal slodkowski, Feb 15, 2006
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