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Hi,

When shifting my automatic 2005 Honda Civic into drive, I have to do it very slowly or fiddle with the shifter to get the green D light to come on on the dash. If I choose to drive without doing this and the D is not illuminated the check engine light comes on after a few minutes of driving. The check engine light resets if i turn the car off and on again.

Has anyone else ever had this problem?

Thanks!

 
Rep Power: 222

Some of the contacts may be worn in the selector switch

 
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Or maybe the cable needs to be adjusted

 
Rep Power: 133

Shift lever does not operate smoothly:

1. Transmission range switch defective or out of adjustment
2. Shift cable broken or out of adjustment
3. Joint in shift cable and transmission or body worn

Check the D4 indicator, and check for loose connectors.
Inspect the transmission range switch. If the transmission range switch is faulty, replace it. If
the transmission range switch is out of adjustment, adjust it and the shift cable.
Check for a loose shift cable at the shift lever and the transmission control shaft.