3rd Gear Solution under way - Page 7

Vinc84 · 01-19-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by portabuddy

i left my car at the dealership for a week and they drove it maybe three times and said no fault found... when i picked it up i said dont worry about it i will wait till it gets worse and for a real fix to come out, no sense in putting the same gears back in, he said "thats best, get it toed in if you have to" meaning he knows that it wont do anything, they just fixed my car for fun,,, threw almost 2g's at it for kicks, knowing that it wont do anything, like its going to make me feel better... i would have preffered if they said

"there is no fix, we dont recommend touching the car yet, come back in 3-4 months"

OK sure!, i can live with this for a few months if it means that i can have a good car from here on out.

You are the ideal rolemodel for everyone who is going through this transmission problem. Patience is a virtue.

PhantomSi · 01-19-2008, 11:53 AM

ok so shud i just print out some of these posts and show my service manager?

KenB · 01-19-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomSi

ok so shud i just print out some of these posts and show my service manager?

This worked for me. I printed Vince's original post and took it to my service manager. He gave it a quick read, made a phone call, and told me he would call back as soon as they got the official word from Honda America and had the parts.

***Special Ringpop*** · 01-19-2008, 04:23 PM

You have a good dealership.

One of mine pretty much laughed at me when I said I'd print out about 500 pages worth of 3rd gear complaints.

fatality122887 · 01-19-2008, 06:58 PM

wow this is deffinatly good information! thank you for that!

magpilot · 01-19-2008, 11:33 PM

My Honda dealer replaced my second and third gear syncros. Problem is gone.

On the service memo it states Transmission overhauled.

***portabuddy*** · 01-20-2008, 02:24 AM

^^^ thats all it says? no parts list?, have a look at it and if they are the same as mine a few posts back then i have some bad news for you that you should be seated for.

vince your right. its a waiting game, SPringpop, hang in there man, it'll happen in your lifetime and when it dose they will look extreemly stupid!, laughing at you, psss... where is the professionalism?

SilentBob420BMFJ · 01-20-2008, 06:52 AM

i really hope my new civic si sedan doesnt have this problem.. i ordered it on the 14th, so maybe it will have that new fix already in it.. i wonder how long it takes to make, and what % of the wait is them actually making it (or waiting for it to be made) and then what % of the wait is delivery (or sitting at the plant already made)

schwartzki · 01-20-2008, 11:38 PM

I have a login to alldata, ill see if there is a bulletin, right now its down for maintenance.

schwartzki · 01-20-2008, 11:38 PM

crap double post, please delete

SIchodelic · 01-21-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by schwartzki

crap double post, please delete

is that for honda employees?

schwartzki · 01-21-2008, 03:00 AM

Its one of the tools for all vehicles, the honda specific tech tools I have as well but it requires win xp and ie 6 and I am running osx and firefox

Xenin · 01-21-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by magpilot

My Honda dealer replaced my second and third gear syncros. Problem is gone.

On the service memo it states Transmission overhauled.

well of course its gone. they put in a new bottle of MTF in there. after a while the problem might come back. i had the 3rd gear problem and had the MTF changed to the newer one...the problem is back.

***KidnKorner*** · 01-21-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by drunkrusski101

I have a twm ss and Dc headers so my warranty is voided would they still fix my car?

Who told you that erroneous information? Please research the magnusson moss warranty act.

Keeping Your Mod's Warranty Intact - For Dummies

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***nighthawk06Si*** · 01-21-2008, 03:39 PM

alright well i just came back from the dealership for an oil change, i told the guy about the recall for the 3rd gear. the guy immediately asked me if i was having problems with it so i said no, but there's a recall on it. the guy said that he did not know of any recall so i told him to check Honda of America. Went in and checked but there was nothing that came up besides the other recalls...

7002iSciviC · 01-21-2008, 03:44 PM

bah crappy tranny? 2nd and 3rd problem? simple solution AMSOIL we just replaced mine sunday and butter smooth shifting.......................................... ..
well i really dont have REDICULOUS GRINDING /NOT ENGAGING PROBLEM with my 2nd and 3rd its just notchy when i shift SOMETIMES !!! specially in cold morning but then the engines reached the normal temp ITS ALL GONE !!!!! well gl with your tranny problem peeps id say AMSOIL FTW !!!

SilentBob420BMFJ · 01-21-2008, 04:30 PM

should i get this special trans fluid even if i dont have any problems when my new car arrives? like is there a downside to this fluid?

EastJunglez22 · 01-21-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenin

well of course its gone. they put in a new bottle of MTF in there. after a while the problem might come back. i had the 3rd gear problem and had the MTF changed to the newer one...the problem is back.

***Special Ringpop*** · 01-21-2008, 07:07 PM

I feel like punching babies when people tell me that if I switch my MTF it will fix it.

It may help it or ease it, but it's a transmission flaw. Haven't the babies suffered enough, people!?

***NitrousG35*** · 01-21-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

I feel like punching babies when people tell me that if I switch my MTF it will fix it.

It may help it or ease it, but it's a transmission flaw. Haven't the babies suffered enough, people!?

Too funny Mike. Yes, the babies have suffered enough. Time for Honda to get its collective butt in gear and fix that 3rd gear issue once and for all.

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01-19-2008, 11:53 AM	#122 (permalink)
PhantomSi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Age: 19 Posts: 426 iTrader: 1 / 100%	ok so shud i just print out some of these posts and show my service manager?

01-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#125 (permalink)
fatality122887 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fl Age: 20 Posts: 380 luke iTrader: 3 / 100%	wow this is deffinatly good information! thank you for that!

01-19-2008, 11:33 PM	#126 (permalink)
magpilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington State Age: 38 Posts: 819 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My Honda dealer replaced my second and third gear syncros. Problem is gone. On the service memo it states Transmission overhauled.

01-20-2008, 02:24 AM	#127 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 4,143 Bart Koscow iTrader: 6 / 100%	^^^ thats all it says? no parts list?, have a look at it and if they are the same as mine a few posts back then i have some bad news for you that you should be seated for. vince your right. its a waiting game, SPringpop, hang in there man, it'll happen in your lifetime and when it dose they will look extreemly stupid!, laughing at you, psss... where is the professionalism?

01-20-2008, 06:52 AM	#128 (permalink)
SilentBob420BMFJ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 23 Posts: 712 Justin iTrader: 0 / 0%	i really hope my new civic si sedan doesnt have this problem.. i ordered it on the 14th, so maybe it will have that new fix already in it.. i wonder how long it takes to make, and what % of the wait is them actually making it (or waiting for it to be made) and then what % of the wait is delivery (or sitting at the plant already made)

01-20-2008, 11:38 PM	#129 (permalink)
schwartzki Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 23 Posts: 225 Tom iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a login to alldata, ill see if there is a bulletin, right now its down for maintenance.

01-21-2008, 03:00 AM	#132 (permalink)
schwartzki Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 23 Posts: 225 Tom iTrader: 0 / 0%	Its one of the tools for all vehicles, the honda specific tech tools I have as well but it requires win xp and ie 6 and I am running osx and firefox

01-21-2008, 03:44 PM	#136 (permalink)
7002iSciviC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita Kansas USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,177 Andrew iTrader: 2 / 100%	bah crappy tranny? 2nd and 3rd problem? simple solution AMSOIL we just replaced mine sunday and butter smooth shifting.......................................... .. well i really dont have REDICULOUS GRINDING /NOT ENGAGING PROBLEM with my 2nd and 3rd its just notchy when i shift SOMETIMES !!! specially in cold morning but then the engines reached the normal temp ITS ALL GONE !!!!! well gl with your tranny problem peeps id say AMSOIL FTW !!!

01-21-2008, 04:30 PM	#137 (permalink)
SilentBob420BMFJ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 23 Posts: 712 Justin iTrader: 0 / 0%	should i get this special trans fluid even if i dont have any problems when my new car arrives? like is there a downside to this fluid?