I think my tranny finally gave out (POS). Would someone be kind enough to tell me what code 124 from
 PORT A1 pertains to? My car goes forward even when I try to engage reverse. Even though the other
 gears are engaging, it feels like someone is stepping on the brakes when I accelerate. The upshift light
 never came on to indicate a problem, and there is no check engine light. This all happened right in my
 driveway about a half hour after the car had been driven a few miles with no problem and no prior
 symptoms. Went back out to drive the car a half hour later, and when I tried to engage reverse, the car
 only goes forward with driveability problems. Thanks in advance.

 bou bou,
 I think you are in luck and your tranny has not given out. DTC 1-2-4 is "Short-circuit to ground in mode
 selector circuit". Basically, the Winter/Economy/Sport selector on you center console is a fault. There are
 three possibilities, 1) There is a short circuit in the signal wiring. 2)The W button has been depressed for
 more than 30 seconds (which causes a fault) or 3) defective mode selector. Believe it or not, when this
 fault is stored the transmission will only operate in driving mode E regardless of the position selected on
 the gear selector! Have the driving mode selector checked out for proper resistance, signal or short
 circuit.
 --
 Tony G, '94 850GLT, '82 240DL (mint) July '99 "Rolling" cover

 Tony,

 Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your response and guidance on this trans issue. I will
 be forever grateful. I will check this out and let you know the outcome. People like you make this world a
 much nicer place to live. Thanks again and continue the goodwill - God is watching your good deeds.
 Whatever happened to all the good humor we had on this board a month or so ago? We need some
 more laughter (in good taste, of course).

 Best regards,
 Bou Bou