1997 Honda Accord mechanic problems?

[luiselbatigol1981]

I have a 1997 Honda Accord, 2.2 regular motor, automatic transmission, what can cause the car to stop from switching gears after a while of driving it (The car won't go forward or back, and the motor would stay on), and then work again after the car has being turn off for a while??? I changed the oxygen sensor, the vehicle speed sensor, the solenoids and had the transmission fluid changed!!! Also, the car won't overheat either.

[Slick D.]

say what? re-post please

[Richard D]

It sounds like the trransmssion is shot but there are some adjustments which must be correct.

[Michael]

It sounds like the Transmission Control Unit is dying. They are not a terribly high failure rate item but they still have been known to conk out. What is missing from the description is a flashing D (or D4) lamp. If you are not getting the flashing lamp I recommend getting a TCU from a wrecking yard. Pull-it-yourself yards are cheapest, but even an over the counter yard should sell one for under $100. Replacement is an easy DIY job.