Help! I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX (84K miles). I have a peculiar problem in very cold weather: I can't get the key out of the ignition when I the car in Park.
None of the gear lights glow up even though the gear is clearly in Park position. If I wait just a minute or two (sometimes five, depending on the temperature outside), the Park light comes on and only then it turns completely. This is very problematic in cold weather when you need to leave the car as fast as you can and can't do so since the key won't come out.
When the weather is warmer, I seem to have NO such problem at all. Only happens when the temperature is below or close to freezing.
It seems as though the car doesn't seem to recognize being in Park (any sensor issue?). I am pretty sure there was no spillage of any kind in the general vicinity of the gear area.
I would also add that my transmission runs smooth just as it should. No jerks, no noise, etc. Checked ATF fluid and its pink with no metal files or burning smell. I Change fluid yearly once.
The mechanic I took the car to (unfamiliar one, as I recently moved to this area), says the transmission might need a rebuild! He doesn't even want to check it once. He is very adamant about it. I was planning on taking my car to the nearest Honda dealer.
Can anyone please help? I do not want to buy a new car just because of this one problem.
Any help is immensely appreciated. Thanks!
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