Re: What gear am I in?
 

You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.

JXStern wrote:
>
> I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> gear it is in!
>
> I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
>
> Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> displaying it on the dash)?
>
> Thanx.
>
> J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.

JXStern wrote:
>
> I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> gear it is in!
>
> I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
>
> Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> displaying it on the dash)?
>
> Thanx.
>
> J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

I would look into some Ritalin or Adderall.

CaptainKrunch


"JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
news:rn1910po1b3t1tf9tq8e9tknpmo9qm98il@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
> >Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear your
in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.
>

Re: What gear am I in?
 

I would look into some Ritalin or Adderall.

CaptainKrunch


"JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
news:rn1910po1b3t1tf9tq8e9tknpmo9qm98il@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
> >Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear your
in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.
>

Re: What gear am I in?
 

I would look into some Ritalin or Adderall.

CaptainKrunch


"JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
news:rn1910po1b3t1tf9tq8e9tknpmo9qm98il@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
> >Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear your
in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.
>

Re: What gear am I in?
 

I would look into some Ritalin or Adderall.

CaptainKrunch


"JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
news:rn1910po1b3t1tf9tq8e9tknpmo9qm98il@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
> >Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear your
in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.
>

Re: What gear am I in?
 

More effective would be monitoring the signals to the shift solenoids. I've
never dealt with a five speed auto myself, but on the four speed Honda
transmissions with electronic controlled (or assisted on some) shifting it
should be fairly easy.

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:40148AE6.3D6D26E7@junkmail.com...
> You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
> indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
> VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
> do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.
>
> JXStern wrote:
> >
> > I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> > very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> > gear it is in!
> >
> > I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> > mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
> >
> > Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> > trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> > gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> > displaying it on the dash)?
> >
> > Thanx.
> >
> > J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

More effective would be monitoring the signals to the shift solenoids. I've
never dealt with a five speed auto myself, but on the four speed Honda
transmissions with electronic controlled (or assisted on some) shifting it
should be fairly easy.

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:40148AE6.3D6D26E7@junkmail.com...
> You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
> indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
> VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
> do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.
>
> JXStern wrote:
> >
> > I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> > very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> > gear it is in!
> >
> > I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> > mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
> >
> > Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> > trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> > gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> > displaying it on the dash)?
> >
> > Thanx.
> >
> > J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

More effective would be monitoring the signals to the shift solenoids. I've
never dealt with a five speed auto myself, but on the four speed Honda
transmissions with electronic controlled (or assisted on some) shifting it
should be fairly easy.

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:40148AE6.3D6D26E7@junkmail.com...
> You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
> indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
> VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
> do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.
>
> JXStern wrote:
> >
> > I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> > very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> > gear it is in!
> >
> > I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> > mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
> >
> > Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> > trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> > gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> > displaying it on the dash)?
> >
> > Thanx.
> >
> > J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

More effective would be monitoring the signals to the shift solenoids. I've
never dealt with a five speed auto myself, but on the four speed Honda
transmissions with electronic controlled (or assisted on some) shifting it
should be fairly easy.

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:40148AE6.3D6D26E7@junkmail.com...
> You could make a micro controller circuit that compares engine RPM (as
> indicated by the tach signal) and vehicle speed (as indicated by the
> VSS) to make a good estimate of what gear is engaged. You would have to
> do some clever programing to account for the torque converter, though.
>
> JXStern wrote:
> >
> > I have a nice, new Accord EX4 sedan with the automatic, which I am
> > very happy with, but would like one thing -- some indication of which
> > gear it is in!
> >
> > I can look at the tach and guess, do some math in my head from the
> > mph, but a simple indicator would be much better.
> >
> > Anyone else have this idea? Is there a product available? Any way to
> > trick out the engine computer to use the existing display for current
> > gear instead of shift handle position (which is clear enough without
> > displaying it on the dash)?
> >
> > Thanx.
> >
> > J.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

JXStern wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
>> There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
>> Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear
>> your in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.

Maybe you need a standard tranny then you know for sure what gear your in.
Or hire someone to go ding a ling a ling every time there is a shift change.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

JXStern wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
>> There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
>> Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear
>> your in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.

Maybe you need a standard tranny then you know for sure what gear your in.
Or hire someone to go ding a ling a ling every time there is a shift change.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

JXStern wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
>> There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
>> Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear
>> your in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.

Maybe you need a standard tranny then you know for sure what gear your in.
Or hire someone to go ding a ling a ling every time there is a shift change.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

JXStern wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
> wrote:
>> There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
>> Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear
>> your in.
>
> Is this unclear?
>
> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
> or 2nd or whatever.
>
> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>
> J.

Maybe you need a standard tranny then you know for sure what gear your in.
Or hire someone to go ding a ling a ling every time there is a shift change.

Re: What gear am I in?
 

On 1/25/2004 10:35 PM CaptainKrunch spake these words of knowledge:

> I would look into some Ritalin or Adderall.
>
> CaptainKrunch
>
>
> "JXStern" <JXSternChangeX2R@gte.net> wrote in message
> news:rn1910po1b3t1tf9tq8e9tknpmo9qm98il@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 02:36:52 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com>
>> wrote:
>> >There is an indicator on the shift lever and one on the dash correct?
>> >Seems to me you have all the info necessary to tell you what gear your
> in.
>>
>> Is this unclear?
>>
>> They just tell me I'm in "D", I want to know if the tranny is in 1st
>> or 2nd or whatever.
>>
>> Why is it important? Same reason it is for a manual shift, but what
>> the heck, curiosity isn't a good enough reason? I'm vaguely curious
>> when the thing has shifted to overdrive-5th, and can't always tell,
>> have to bang the gas pedal and see if it downshifts again, or how far,
>> or, again, do the math. Heck, I'd like a little bell to ring on each
>> transition, when I'm in the mood for it.
>>
>> J.

Oi. As a member of the human race, I'd like to apologize for Krunch.
No excuses, just, well, sorry.

There isn't an indicator per se; I have found that it's fairly easy to
tell after a while whether you're in 4th or 5th. The other gears are as
indicated, D1, D2 and D3. But there really isn't anything to tell you
other than the tachometer.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.