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2022 Honda Accord — delayed engagement into Drive when cold

TorqueTunerCommunity StarterNov 25, 20252022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportRaleigh
2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 56,000 miles. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages.
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PistonWrench24Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 26, 2025permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2022 Honda Accord does it — then decide on parts. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather be boring and correct. I'll poke at it this weekend.
RotorMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 26, 2025permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2022 Honda Accord does it — then decide on parts. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
UsedCarDaily840Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 26, 2025permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2022 Honda Accord catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
PistonWrench24Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 28, 2025permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Two 2022 Honda Accords can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. Save the big job until that test fails. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
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