My brand new Honda does the following: In ESP mode 1 fine, 2 fine, 3 fine, 4th you hear a click, then FLASHES! Downshifting from 4 goes to 2nd. It never went into 5th! Also, I can't get the 'codes' to find out what's wrong! It flashes about 2 times per sec. continously. Any help? I just got the Service Manual. Sometimes in Regular driving mode it suddenly starts to flash.....

 

Take your brand new Rubicon to the dealer!!! It sounds like a shift sensor problem but I would take it in under warranty. That way it will be documented with Honda so in the future if it happens again you will have it on paper to back you up that it is a recurring problem. C.Y.A.!!

 

tex mud will be more help than I, but it sounds like there is a sensor our of adjustment.....

 

Yeah, bring to the dealer, but check your electrical couplers first if it's a big hassle, specially the ones behind the right sidecover\right rear tire, and the ones behind the inner front fenders. If the speedo is acting weird, it's probably a speed sensor. Replaced at least one of those recently on a pretty new Rubicon. The self diagnostic has worked fine for me on them so far.

 

Sounds like the angle sencor

 

good point goattrotter, seen a few of those fail too. Again the code you pull out should be your clue where to look

 

More than likely its the angle sensor. You should be able to get the trouble codes out of it. But, since its new, I personally would head straight back to the dealer.

 

when yo get it fixed napa makes a spray for battery and ignition part to spray on the wire i sugest you get it and spray all the plugs it really helps with alot of the problems worked well for me....

 

i forgot to tell yo how to get the codes first put in neutral set selector to d1 with it off hold the up and down buttons together while holding the buttons turn on the bike dont start when the display comes on let go of the buttons then hold both buttons down again till the d1 d2 esp comes on let go wait a few seconds it will flash a code like five flashes then 1 flash that is the cose to clear them hold the buttons together again for five seconds that will clear them hope this helps...

 

oooooo i forgot if the speedometer goes out at the same time its probly the speed sensor have had mine replaced 4 times in 6 359 miles and alot of other stuff not real happy with the rubicon to check the shift motor , turn to d1 put in neutral hold up and down arrows turn on when the display comes up push the up aroow then the down arrow then the up arrow the pop the trottle wide open and let go you should here the shift motor cycle it should sound smoth if it doesnt there is something wrong in the diverter plate or the motor ... i have had the wire harness , four speed sensors ,ecm,shift motor and now it starts flashing when i put it in revers so im not shure whats wrong all in 360 miles or so i have a 2003 rubicon too. do not pressure wath the undercarriage alot forces water into the plugs unless you seal them with that spray like i said e mail me with other questions if you have them good luck...dashrat@attbi.com