Grinding: Searched but no avail

nighthawk07si · 01-12-2008, 03:52 PM

I tried a search but ended up with nothing directly related to my question. Whenever I start driving before the engine is...i guess completely warmed up whenever I shift into 3rd I kinda have to force it a little bit more than the other gears, grinded 3rd a couple of times. is this related to the problems everyone else is having with 3rd gear or is it because the engine isnt warmed up? Help me... before i make an ass of myself at the dealer....

***SiAzul*** · 01-12-2008, 03:58 PM

The "New" 3rd gear fix by Honda

Honda admits 3rd gear problem and implements fix

Civic Si TRANS problems PETITION

There are plenty of threads on this issue, plenty. those are just a couple

DOHCKLR · 01-14-2008, 07:12 PM

you must suck at the search function

***Special Ringpop*** · 01-14-2008, 07:15 PM

There are hundreds of thousands of posts related to this.

You're in luck, though, as it seems Honda is acknowledging the issue soon.

Now getting the dealer to acknowledge it is my current job.

BigT · 01-14-2008, 07:43 PM

It is most likely related to the same problem discussed in the threads listed. From what I've read the problem is worse when cold, so you are probably just in the early stages.

Silver_Slug · 01-14-2008, 07:52 PM

I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with the transmission issues stated on this board, but try double clutching until the transmission is warm, this will smooth engagement and it is much easier on the transmission.

Think of it as 'staying out of VTEC until the engine is warm,' for the transmission.

Dan

01-12-2008, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
nighthawk07si Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Grinding: Searched but no avail I tried a search but ended up with nothing directly related to my question. Whenever I start driving before the engine is...i guess completely warmed up whenever I shift into 3rd I kinda have to force it a little bit more than the other gears, grinded 3rd a couple of times. is this related to the problems everyone else is having with 3rd gear or is it because the engine isnt warmed up? Help me... before i make an ass of myself at the dealer....

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*SiAzul* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,551 Mario iTrader: 2 / 100%	The "New" 3rd gear fix by Honda Honda admits 3rd gear problem and implements fix Civic Si TRANS problems PETITION There are plenty of threads on this issue, plenty. those are just a couple

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DOHCKLR Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH- Posts: 79 EZZZZZZY E iTrader: 0 / 0%	you must suck at the search function

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BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 1,784 iTrader: 1 / 100%	It is most likely related to the same problem discussed in the threads listed. From what I've read the problem is worse when cold, so you are probably just in the early stages.

01-14-2008, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silver_Slug Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 79 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with the transmission issues stated on this board, but try double clutching until the transmission is warm, this will smooth engagement and it is much easier on the transmission. Think of it as 'staying out of VTEC until the engine is warm,' for the transmission. Dan