I'm having several problems which I think are related; before I take my car in to the dealer, I thought I'd ask you folks for a little information, so I can at least have an idea what's going on.
I have four specific problems.
1.) I have to fiddle with the gearshift lever in order to move it out of park. This has been so for 6 weeks or so; it's only mildly annoying.2.) Recently, my cruise control will not stay on. I can push the button to light the icon on my dash, but it doesn't stay lit, and I cannot then set the cruise control itself.
3.) My gas mileage appears to have dropped by 15-20%. This is somewhat spurious, as I need more data. I have only noticed in on the last two tanksful.4.) My car has less zip in response to throttle application. Heavy application still seems fairly good, but ordinary traffic speed increases are noticeably reticent.
I don't know much, but I suppose that the brake/transmission lock-out switch is the common problem with 1 and 2. 3 and 4 make me think that perhaps my brakes are dragging, although I am unable to detect any specific sound, shudder or other physical indication of such.
I will be taking this to the Honda dealer when I get a chance. Any ideas or things I should ask about?
Dave Kelsen