Why is the D light blinking on my Acura TL?

Transmission Shift Malfunction The D4 light can start to flash because your Acura’s automatic transmission is having problems making the right choice on which gear to change into while physically shifting gears. This implies that the transmission may be slipping.

What does it mean when the drive light is blinking?

The Drive light flashing means that the Transmission Control Module (TCM) is reporting an error the the Engine Control Module (ECM) continuously. There are two likely reasons it is on, the torque converter is having issues or your transmission is down on fluid.

What is a transmission warning light?

What Does the Automatic Transmission/Automatic Gearbox Warning Light Mean? The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure.

When did the Acura TLX get a collision warning?

In July 2015, I got a warning for the AWS and Forward Collision Malfunction. For safety, I was limited to 50mph. I immediately drove to the closest Acura dealer. Unfortunately, after I shut off the car the warnings went away. The dealer did check for an issue but could not find anything and sent me on my way.

How big are the wheels on the Acura Platinum Elite?

My tested Platinum Elite gets unique 19-inch wheels, LED fog lights and a fair amount of brightwork. The version you are most likely to notice is the A-SPEC – the return of this trim does wonders for all Acura vehicles. The cabin is beautiful, seriously good-looking.

When do transmission problems start on an Acura?

Troubleshooting Acura Transmission Problems. Even though Acura makes dependable vehicles, transmission slipping, poor shifting, shudder, or skipping are some problems that Acura owners often face. Acura transmission problems can start as early as 60,000 miles and are typically noticeable in cold weather or at startup.

What makes Acura RDX Platinum elite so good?

The level of refinement is important in the RDX and the element that is most responsible is the adaptive damper system reserved only for the Platinum Elite. They do exactly what adaptive dampers typically do but there’s one exception – they’re actually better tuned in Sport than in Normal drive mode.