Honda TSB 08-020 April 12, 2008 (3RD GEAR) - Page 22

igotmysi · 04-15-2008, 07:36 PM

hey..are they going to say anything..if u have any mods?..like...intake/exhaust/header?

rickhilbert · 04-15-2008, 07:38 PM

I have I/H and they said nothing. To bad third gear feels just like it did before.

DuH-ReL · 04-15-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FastTimesAtFGHigh

Try Sierra Honda in Monrovia. I took my fiance's accord there many times and they have top-notch service!

Monrovia!? Damn, that's like an hour drive from Stabba Ana for me. Thanks for the suggestion though!

I heard about your MTF and wanting the tranny to grind so the stealership will confirm it. Maybe you can try switching out your nice Royal Purple with some regular fluid before taking it in for a test run?

**Tim** · 04-15-2008, 07:40 PM

I got an interesting update today: "We were able to replicate the sound (what sound?), and we'll be replacing the transmission for you."

This ought to be interesting!

***DeePStr33tzOfTn*** · 04-15-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shatchi

Got my rent-a-car today, the car will be finished within 2 days! Print out that TSB and show the service advisor it!

Thank you Honduh!

Edit Free Rent-a-car

( i got a crappy saturn Ion though! LoL no power mirrors no power windows) i might as well just drive my hatch =P

i got a silver 08 4 dr ex for mine... :\

***Special Ringpop*** · 04-15-2008, 07:46 PM

For rentals, I've had 2006 Accords of varying trim levels. They also have a Civic coupe (LX I think) and an Element SC.

***Special Ringpop*** · 04-15-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishermoe14

lol... only everyone experiences this.... its a PITA... gotta take out of gear, redo clutch and put it back in...

on a side note...

IM GETTING MY CAR FIXED THURSDAY

WOOT WOOT WOOT

Where at!? Lisa told me my parts won't even be in til the end of the week and I've been on the wait list for months.

sasebonian · 04-15-2008, 08:15 PM

Hi all,

Here's a status update on my attempt for TSB work on my Si:

After sending in my car yesterday (04/14/08) to Pacific Honda, I got a call back from my Service Advisor named Jerremie.

Jerremie started off: "Hi Jason, well I've got some bad news for you. We were unable to duplicate the problem."

I was like, "Awe man, I knew that was gonna happen."

Jerremie, "Hahaha but the good news is that even though we couldn't replicate the issue, we're just gonna go ahead and take care of the repair/replacement according to the TSB."

Me: "Wooohooo! That's freakin awesome!"

So after a little more small talk, I picked my car up and will have to bring it back Monday 04/21/08 as they have to order some of the parts required by the TSB. Other than that, the experience was over all not too bad. Especially since this was officially my first time I sent my Si into the dealership for the issue. Eversince I was aware from the boards that I wasn't the only one with an 07 Si experiencing this 3rd gear issue, I never bothered to bring my car in since there wasn't an offical fix. I didn't want to deal with the MTF workaround since I felt it was always something more than that.

So yay! Granted it wasn't as easy as some other experiences on this board where they were lucky enought to get a call from the dealer, or the dealer didn't even question the TSB, Pacific still was cool enough to get me the TSB fix even though they still couldn't reproduce the issue. I'll let you all know if this actually fixes the issue. I'm glad at least they are using different 3rd gear parts compared to others where I read they just replace the old 3rd gear parts with the same versions.

Again, score +1 for this new TSB!

honhababoy · 04-15-2008, 08:33 PM

well after about 5 visits i got them to duplicate the problem

. now im in a rental car (base model mazda 3). im the first one to ever get the trans fixed (3rd gear problem) at that dealership (gary smith ft. walton beach, FL) or atleast got them to duplicate it. they never took a k20 trans apart before so idunno how good of a job it will be, but i trust them.....i think.....well i can always bring it back if somthing happens

***GeezerSi*** · 04-15-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by honhababoy

well after about 5 visits i got them to duplicate the problem

. now im in a rental car (base model mazda 3). im the first one to ever get the trans fixed (3rd gear problem) at that dealership (gary smith ft. walton beach, FL) or atleast got them to duplicate it. they never took a k20 trans apart before so idunno how good of a job it will be, but i trust them.....i think.....well i can always bring it back if somthing happens

That's what I'm wondering. How many of our trannys have the dealers had apart?

Izzyrocket · 04-15-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GeezerSi

I'm not touching my short shifter or bushings. I'll let you know what happens.

yes please keep us posted!

***DeePStr33tzOfTn*** · 04-15-2008, 08:44 PM

my dealership put their top technician on it thats done this TSB before so i should be ok. i miss vtec already, this POS ex rental.

sasebonian · 04-15-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GeezerSi

That's what I'm wondering. How many of our trannys have the dealers had apart?

That's funny this came up. When I asked how long they (Pacific Honda) would have my car, Jerremie said she didn't know, as this is the first Si that they will be applying the TSB to.

sasebonian · 04-15-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeePStr33tzOfTn

my dealership put their top technician on it thats done this TSB before so i should be ok. i miss vtec already, this POS ex rental.

Hahaha Single Cam VTEC just isn't the same after driving the K20 huh.?! I know what you mean.

fishermoe14 · 04-15-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

Where at!? Lisa told me my parts won't even be in til the end of the week and I've been on the wait list for months.

i called andy at burkle cuz that was the only number i had on me... he said to bring it in when i had time and they would use mine as the first "test" dummy car because they haven't done one yet... but he didn't mention anything about replicating it or anything... so i think im in the clear..

08civicman · 04-15-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pir8pete

2008 Civic Si 2-Door

From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973

I have a 2door si from canada my VIN is 2HGFG215.18H100497

question is y does mine have a 1 in place of the 7. also my vin is longer! WTF and is there a service bulliten for canada?

Im from canada too and my vin # is 100802...

when was your car built? Mine was teh last week of jan. 08

***portabuddy*** · 04-15-2008, 09:38 PM

WOWIE!!!!!. this is the most i have ever herd of ppl getting it fixed... like EVER... in the last week there have been more tranny swaps and jobs then i have seen all year, hell two years!

my dealer had done at least 3 that i know of... one on mie one gefore that and one after... this would probly be the 10-13.... roughly.

R_squared · 04-15-2008, 09:49 PM

I'm in for this as soon as I can get my car in to the dealership. :)

***DeePStr33tzOfTn*** · 04-15-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasebonian

Hahaha Single Cam VTEC just isn't the same after driving the K20 huh.?! I know what you mean.

i keep forgetting that there is no clutch on this thing!!!!

04-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#432 (permalink)
*DeePStr33tzOfTn* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,402 Joey iTrader: 3 / 100%	my dealership put their top technician on it thats done this TSB before so i should be ok. i miss vtec already, this POS ex rental. __________________

04-15-2008, 07:36 PM	#421 (permalink)
igotmysi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 20 Posts: 799 Fredrick iTrader: 0 / 0%	hey..are they going to say anything..if u have any mods?..like...intake/exhaust/header?

04-15-2008, 07:38 PM	#422 (permalink)
rickhilbert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 996 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have I/H and they said nothing. To bad third gear feels just like it did before.

04-15-2008, 07:40 PM	#424 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,002 iTrader: 10 / 100%	I got an interesting update today: "We were able to replicate the sound (what sound?), and we'll be replacing the transmission for you." This ought to be interesting!

04-15-2008, 08:15 PM	#428 (permalink)
sasebonian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 30 Posts: 103 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi all, Here's a status update on my attempt for TSB work on my Si: After sending in my car yesterday (04/14/08) to Pacific Honda, I got a call back from my Service Advisor named Jerremie. Jerremie started off: "Hi Jason, well I've got some bad news for you. We were unable to duplicate the problem." I was like, "Awe man, I knew that was gonna happen." Jerremie, "Hahaha but the good news is that even though we couldn't replicate the issue, we're just gonna go ahead and take care of the repair/replacement according to the TSB." Me: "Wooohooo! That's freakin awesome!" So after a little more small talk, I picked my car up and will have to bring it back Monday 04/21/08 as they have to order some of the parts required by the TSB. Other than that, the experience was over all not too bad. Especially since this was officially my first time I sent my Si into the dealership for the issue. Eversince I was aware from the boards that I wasn't the only one with an 07 Si experiencing this 3rd gear issue, I never bothered to bring my car in since there wasn't an offical fix. I didn't want to deal with the MTF workaround since I felt it was always something more than that. So yay! Granted it wasn't as easy as some other experiences on this board where they were lucky enought to get a call from the dealer, or the dealer didn't even question the TSB, Pacific still was cool enough to get me the TSB fix even though they still couldn't reproduce the issue. I'll let you all know if this actually fixes the issue. I'm glad at least they are using different 3rd gear parts compared to others where I read they just replace the old 3rd gear parts with the same versions. Again, score +1 for this new TSB!

04-15-2008, 08:33 PM	#429 (permalink)
honhababoy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Age: 22 Posts: 38 iTrader: 1 / 100%	well after about 5 visits i got them to duplicate the problem . now im in a rental car (base model mazda 3). im the first one to ever get the trans fixed (3rd gear problem) at that dealership (gary smith ft. walton beach, FL) or atleast got them to duplicate it. they never took a k20 trans apart before so idunno how good of a job it will be, but i trust them.....i think.....well i can always bring it back if somthing happens

04-15-2008, 09:49 PM	#438 (permalink)
R_squared Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indy Age: 24 Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm in for this as soon as I can get my car in to the dealership. :)

04-15-2008, 10:00 PM	#440 (permalink)
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