Third gear not fully engaging/popping out...

[ProspeedCTR]

Maybe this will help it is straight from Honda.. I haven't had any problems with transmission on my 07 Si.

Stiff Shifting, Popping Out of Gear?

Replace the MTF

NOTE: This article applies to all M/T-equipped Honda cars and trucks.

We’ve heard reports of customers complaining about the M/T shifting stiffly or popping out of gear. In each case, the M/T was using aftermarket MTF or old Honda MTF. If you’ve got a vehicle in your shop that fits this profile, try draining the MTF and replacing it with new Honda Genuine MTF (P/N 08798-9031, H/C 8429094). This new MTF offers better overall shift quality in cold weather (especially in freezing temperatures), and it’s got better friction reduction for improved fuel economy and longer transmission life. After filling the M/T with this new MTF, take a 10-mile test-drive around town so you can do a lot of shifting. If you’ve still got this problem after your test-drive, then it’s time to do some troubleshooting.

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

^^dude since your a mechanic from honda.. anyway you can give me a good discount for HFP lip kit?

[chilipepper]

Originally Posted by ProspeedCTR

Maybe this will help it is straight from Honda.. I haven't had any problems with transmission on my 07 Si.

Stiff Shifting, Popping Out of Gear?

Replace the MTF

NOTE: This article applies to all M/T-equipped Honda cars and trucks.

We’ve heard reports of customers complaining about the M/T shifting stiffly or popping out of gear. In each case, the M/T was using aftermarket MTF or old Honda MTF. If you’ve got a vehicle in your shop that fits this profile, try draining the MTF and replacing it with new Honda Genuine MTF (P/N 08798-9031, H/C 8429094). This new MTF offers better overall shift quality in cold weather (especially in freezing temperatures), and it’s got better friction reduction for improved fuel economy and longer transmission life. After filling the M/T with this new MTF, take a 10-mile test-drive around town so you can do a lot of shifting. If you’ve still got this problem after your test-drive, then it’s time to do some troubleshooting.

Is this an official Honda bulletin? If so, can you please provide the bulletin number or id for us to reference when we take it in?

[Stupify]

Originally Posted by chilipepper

Is this an official Honda bulletin? If so, can you please provide the bulletin number or id for us to reference when we take it in?

This might be a stupid question but where do you find the officical honda bulletin's at? I've seen some posted here before but where do you guys find them at?

[smart4life]

does this happen on the automatic?

[chilipepper]

I found this vague reference to a tranny issue for '06 Civic's. Doesn't say "Si" specifically, but looks similar to the discussion in this thread:

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/recal...d_1205/TSB.htm

Does anyone know if this is a TSB for the '06 Civic Si tranny? Looking for (hoping for) a Bulletin # to tell my dealer when I go in to get my fluid changed...

[chilipepper]

Originally Posted by smart4life

does this happen on the automatic?

The 3rd gear issue is for manual transmissions.

[fiji06si13]

I have close to 15 K only happens when cold if it does happen car and it's virtually non existent now gets better as you drive......or is it driver adapts to the car......uh.....uh.....

['06Siguy]

I have same problem...subscribed.

[chilipepper]

Originally Posted by fiji06si13

I have close to 15 K on my car and it's virtually no existent now gets better as you drive......or is it driver adapts to the car......uh.....uh.....

As you read through the threads on this issue, it becomes clear to me that there is a real issue that some of us are seeing. I'm glad you haven't had this happen.

It also seems to me that earlier '06 Si's may have had their tranny overfilled at the factory. Mine was bought in April of '06 and I only have ~9200 miles so far (I work from home). If so, this is not a driver issue, and it won't get better over time (unless the fluid level somehow goes down to a normal level). Several have reported having too much fluid escape when they changed they're fluid.

Also, ProspeedCTR has stated (above) that Honda has seen this complaint from customers and they recommend changing the tranny fluid to try and fix the problem. Of course, changing the fluid means they probably get the fluid level right, which may be all that's really needed (just guessing).

Sometimes, topics discussed here are driver issues, but this doesn't seem to be one of those.

[fiji06si13]

Originally Posted by chilipepper

As you read through the threads on this issue, it becomes clear to me that there is a real issue that some of us are seeing. I'm glad you haven't had this happen.

It also seems to me that earlier '06 Si's may have had their tranny overfilled at the factory. Mine was bought in April of '06 and I only have ~9200 miles so far (I work from home). If so, this is not a driver issue, and it won't get better over time (unless the fluid level somehow goes down to a normal level). Several have reported having too much fluid escape when they changed they're fluid.

Also, ProspeedCTR has stated (above) that Honda has seen this complaint from customers and they recommend changing the tranny fluid to try and fix the problem. Of course, changing the fluid means they probably get the fluid level right, which may be all that's really needed (just guessing).

Many times, topics discussed here are driver issues, but this doesn't seem to be one of those.

this is probably the biggest problem with honda manual transmissions....and the transmissions that mate with the K series motor...
I had this problem it has gotten better. I might try changing fluid some time soon though for precautionary messures.....

[marc-o-lishuz]

Originally Posted by smart4life

does this happen on the automatic?

You cannot be serious!!!

[smart4life]

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

You cannot be serious!!!

doesnt the automatic gear box have a third gear ? it is the same car as the manual

maybe I am in over my head but I would like to know

[Skylinegtr06]

Originally Posted by smart4life

doesnt the automatic gear box have a third gear ? it is the same car as the manual

maybe I am in over my head but I would like to know

Of course it does, its not cvt

[chilipepper]

Originally Posted by fiji06si13

this is probably the biggest problem with honda manual transmissions....and the transmissions that mate with the K series motor...
I had this problem it has gotten better. I might try changing fluid some time soon though for precautionary messures.....

I'm planning to talk to my dealer about it, but I was hoping that a TSB has been issued and I want to be able to mention that # when I talk to them... If I have to, I think I'll pay for the fluid change myself

[si_civic]

Originally Posted by chilipepper

I'm planning to talk to my dealer about it, but I was hoping that a TSB has been issued and I want to be able to mention that # when I talk to them... If I have to, I think I'll pay for the fluid change myself

So skip the dealer's "gotta reproduce the problem in order to fix it" BS and change to amsoil.

['06Siguy]

Originally Posted by si_civic

So skip the dealer's "gotta reproduce the problem in order to fix it" BS and change to amsoil.

Is Amsoil the best? What wieght did you use?

[smart4life]

Originally Posted by Skylinegtr06

Of course it does, its not cvt

you mean cvcc?

[si_civic]

Originally Posted by '06Siguy

Is Amsoil the best? What wieght did you use?

I can't say personally it's the best, but it's one of the best, yes. I used what Honda calls for: 5w30. Proper and full name was:

AMSOIL Synthetic Synchromesh MTF 5W-30.

['06Siguy]

Originally Posted by si_civic

I can't say personally it's the best, but it's one of the best, yes. I used what Honda calls for: 5w30. Proper and full name was:

AMSOIL Synthetic Synchromesh MTF 5W-30.

Thats what I thought...thanks. Also, how much was required? The manual says 3.2 litters, how many quarts is that?