Manual Transmission Problems?

EylerUnit01 · 03-21-2007, 02:01 AM

I bought an '06 LX last summer, and after just under ten months of driving I've had two problems with the clutch and transmission. I've had to take my car to get the linkage adjusted twice, and it's currently in the shop again. So, now I'm stuck wiht my dad's Ridgeline (not bad considering I'm in college), but I'd like to have my car back.

The point being, have any of you noticed problems with the transmission? My car would stick from 2nd to 3rd, from 4th to 5th, and trying to get into reverse.

dextor · 03-21-2007, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EylerUnit01

I bought an '06 LX last summer, and after just under ten months of driving I've had two problems with the clutch and transmission. I've had to take my car to get the linkage adjusted twice, and it's currently in the shop again. So, now I'm stuck wiht my dad's Ridgeline (not bad considering I'm in college), but I'd like to have my car back.

The point being, have any of you noticed problems with the transmission? My car would stick from 2nd to 3rd, from 4th to 5th, and trying to get into reverse.

If you haven't done this already, change the MTF to Amsoil Synthetic Synchromesh MTF. It just might be the solution to your problem.
Most members have done this already and have unanimously reported positive results.

MordeKyle · 03-21-2007, 03:19 AM

no problems period

Tastycakes · 03-21-2007, 04:19 AM

Yea i get something weird on 2nd when i hit it hard sometimes. Seems like something might be loose and i end up letting the clutch out w/ the shifter all the way back and its not in gear enough so it grinds. Curse fwd manuals (i miss my T56

).

Anyone know any linkage upgrades?

1.8L FG KiDd · 03-21-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dextor

If you haven't done this already, change the MTF to Amsoil Synthetic Synchromesh MTF. It just might be the solution to your problem.
Most members have done this already and have unanimously reported positive results.

that sounds pretty need..but i've heard that itz not good to change your TF ...idk and where could you get this synthetic stuff

GlennS · 04-04-2007, 11:41 AM

"where could you get this synthetic stuff"

Here: AMSOIL

My '06 EX coupe, MT, is fussy going from 2nd into 3rd gear,
especially in colder weather--below 40 degrees (F).

Many have posted here that switching to AMSOIL helps.

vtecIVpower · 04-04-2007, 02:41 PM

2nd does sometimes stick but other than that, i've had no problems with the transmission at all.

tcstoehr · 04-13-2007, 04:25 PM

I had trouble just a couple days ago for the first time on my 07 coupe. At a stop sign I couldn't shift into 1st or 2nd. I had to go thru a couple intersections starting up in 3rd gear which wasn't too cool. Before very long though I was able to get back into first gear, and haven't had a problem since. I do wonder if it's just a matter of time before the problem returns.

DumbasSi · 04-13-2007, 10:30 PM

1st and 2nd in my EX can be a little stiff when the car is cold, especially here in Ontario. I switched to Amsoil MTF and it shifts basically perfect now, with only a small amount of resistance in the first 2 gears, for the first 2-3 minutes when the outside temp is around 0.

My SI has always shifted great. With the Amsoil in it, even better.

***GalaxyGreySi*** · 04-14-2007, 12:43 AM

My Si's trans is totally screwed. It goes under the knife on monday to have basically everything on the mainshaft replaced.

03-21-2007, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
EylerUnit01 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 109 Eyler iTrader: 0 / 0%	Manual Transmission Problems? I bought an '06 LX last summer, and after just under ten months of driving I've had two problems with the clutch and transmission. I've had to take my car to get the linkage adjusted twice, and it's currently in the shop again. So, now I'm stuck wiht my dad's Ridgeline (not bad considering I'm in college), but I'd like to have my car back. The point being, have any of you noticed problems with the transmission? My car would stick from 2nd to 3rd, from 4th to 5th, and trying to get into reverse.

04-04-2007, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	"where could you get this synthetic stuff" Here: AMSOIL My '06 EX coupe, MT, is fussy going from 2nd into 3rd gear, especially in colder weather--below 40 degrees (F). Many have posted here that switching to AMSOIL helps. Last edited by GlennS; 04-05-2007 at 12:52 PM.

04-14-2007, 12:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
*GalaxyGreySi* VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 25 Posts: 4,684 Phil iTrader: 1 / 100%	My Si's trans is totally screwed. It goes under the knife on monday to have basically everything on the mainshaft replaced. __________________ If you must whine about my Avatar, do it in this thread: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35167

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03-21-2007, 03:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
MordeKyle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,095 iTrader: 1 / 100%	no problems period

03-21-2007, 04:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tastycakes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Age: 25 Posts: 2,844 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yea i get something weird on 2nd when i hit it hard sometimes. Seems like something might be loose and i end up letting the clutch out w/ the shifter all the way back and its not in gear enough so it grinds. Curse fwd manuals (i miss my T56 ). Anyone know any linkage upgrades?

04-04-2007, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
vtecIVpower Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	2nd does sometimes stick but other than that, i've had no problems with the transmission at all.

04-13-2007, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
tcstoehr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had trouble just a couple days ago for the first time on my 07 coupe. At a stop sign I couldn't shift into 1st or 2nd. I had to go thru a couple intersections starting up in 3rd gear which wasn't too cool. Before very long though I was able to get back into first gear, and haven't had a problem since. I do wonder if it's just a matter of time before the problem returns.

04-13-2007, 10:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
DumbasSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 2,192 iTrader: 7 / 100%	1st and 2nd in my EX can be a little stiff when the car is cold, especially here in Ontario. I switched to Amsoil MTF and it shifts basically perfect now, with only a small amount of resistance in the first 2 gears, for the first 2-3 minutes when the outside temp is around 0. My SI has always shifted great. With the Amsoil in it, even better.