It sounds like your 2002 Honda Passport may have an issue with its gear selection sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement). This sensor provides information to the powertrain control module as to which gear the vehicle is in. If this sensor is giving false...
Hi Madison. Thanks for contacting us today. If you could supply us with the OBD-II trouble code you've received, we can help you understand all of the possible sources. In most cases, a code that indicates a sensor issue is...
It is very likely that your battery cables might be corroded or loose; requiring replacement. Anytime you remove the cables and it starts up; it's typically because the battery cables are loose or damaged. I'd recommend replacing the cables first;...
Carmakers are required to put an interlock on their cars that prevents the key from being withdrawn from the switch unless the vehicle is in park. Some of the systems us electronic switches and actuators and some just run a...
This suggests you may have a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the...
Hello. No power to the fuel injectors can be caused by a few things. If the relays, fuses, and computer all check out then I would move on to looking at the engine management and fuel system. It may be...
It is possible that this could be related to your mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) on your 2001 Honda Passport. The mass air flow sensor and the throttle position sensor work in conjunction with each other to send signals to...
It sounds like you may have a problem with one of your rear CV axles on your 2002 Honda Passport. If one of the axles fails, this can cause the driver to feel some resistance as well as vibrations. If...
It's a 14-year-old Honda Passport and if you hear rattling sounds, a lot of times it is those little stabilizers bolts where the sway bars go and keep the car nice and tight for cornering. On each side there will...
There are several reasons for a heater not to work. This could definitely be a problem with the heater's core or a valve, as you mentioned. It could also be something related to a blown fuse, a bad water pump,...
You possibly have a dead battery. Batteries that are "partly" dead can often still run lights, dash lights and so forth but will not have enough power to run the starter motor and start the car. The very first thing...
Hi there. If the 4WD light is blinking and you hear a grinding noise when the transmission is in drive or reverse only, then the transfer case has either broken the fork inside the case or the syncronizer jammed up...
Hi Corey: Believe it or not, this issue happens more frequently than you might believe. In most cases, it's caused by the tensioner pulley being slightly misaligned. When you replace the serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-serpentine-belt-by-mia-bevacqua), it's important to align the pulley...
Hi there. Removing the CV axle shaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-axle-cv-shaft-assembly) on the Passport can be rather tricky if you've never done this before on a similar vehicle. There are over 30 individual steps listed in the Honda service manual, which I'd recommend...
Hi there. It sounds like you have a series of electrical issues going on here. From my experience, with this vehicle, the combination switch needs to be tested first. Most of the time, the switch shorts out internally and this...
It sounds like your 2002 Honda Passport may have a problem with your transmission still. The RPMs rising and the transmission then lunging into gear is referred to as slipping (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-slipping-transmission). This can be due to internal transmission damage or...
I would verify with your Honda service department but typically the horn will only sound if you push the lock button a second time. This is to alert you that you've locked your doors again. The first time will flash...
There are a few reasons that can cause a hard start condition on your Honda Passport. The information provided is a bit limited, which makes it challenging to determine the exact cause of the hard start condition. Worn out spark...
