2007 Honda Civic won't move in any gear. Loud scratching noise when put in "park"

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Yesterday I changed the left CV-Joint of my 2007 Honda Civic. After the change, I drove the car for about 2km, and when I tried to park, I heard a loud scratching noise.

I put off the engine and started it again.
But it won't move in any gear. Not Reverse, Drive, D3, 2 or 1. None. When put in "park", it makes a loud scratching noise.

It also keeps blinking on "D" even when shifting to other gears.
The speedometer also goes up when I rev the engine, but the car won't move.
Please, what could be the problem?

motosubatsu · Answer

The flashing "D" is how these cars indicate a transmission error code - IIRC the sequence of the blinks translates to the code, I don't have the sequences to hand but given the symptoms you describe I'd put money on it being an issue with the vehicle/transmission speed sensor.

Have you got an OBD-II code reader you could use to try get the code to confirm? Or could you get someone with one to come to the car to check it?

2007 Honda Civic won't move in any gear. Loud scratching noise when put in "park"

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