When you get it started and it is running rough, do you get a check engine light to come on?

Answered by Bruce Hunt (expert)
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HI Bruce Hunt,
No there is no check engine when its running rough. When the car is running rough that`s when the s3 light blinking, but I don`t get that often maybe 50 tries and I get it once. When it`s running rough the don`t wanted to move is like lacking of power.

Response from LUCKYPHY
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Hi,

I just recently purchased a 1993 Acura Integra LS Automatic 1.8LITER. I have the same problem with my Integra except my car doesn't run bad when the light blinks. Every time I start the car and drive it, I noticed that the S3 light blinks constatly. Also, the car doesn't shift into 4th gear. It stays stuck in 3rd gear. Although it will down shift, it just won't shift any higher than 3rd. I tried pressing the overdrive S4 button on the stick shift, but that doesn't seem to work. Is there any suggestions? Please help.
Thanks,
Andrew

Answered by andrewgarcia_12
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You need to have it scanned
The S3 blinking indicate trouble codes in the TCM
Most common is lock up control solenoid

Good lock

Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Thanks. I will try to get it scanned. One more question. Is it expensive to get this fixed if it is a control solenoid?

Answered by andrewgarcia_12
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ez job parts so so may be $200

Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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