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

[portabuddy]

Originally Posted by 08civicman

I dont get why my car WOULDNT be affected being that my vin number is alot lower then the TSB affected vin numbers

no no that was a general statement... your affected, 8i just ment that for a earlyer post, i thought that i quoted, my bad...

[Solo2EG]

Originally Posted by 08civicman

The vin range affected by the TSB for 08's is

2HGFG215.8H700001-701973

MY VIN # IS 2HGFG215.8H100804
(I live in canada, build date: 4th week JAN 2008)

I dont get why my car WOULDNT be affected being that my vin number is alot lower then the TSB affected vin numbers. Why would they put new parts in my car (with the earlier vin number) then start using the old parts again for the vin affected cars in the TSB?

As I've said before in this thread, Canadian and US VINs are completely different (not sequential with each other) so this US TSB is completely irrelevent to us Canadians...

[hoxecutor]

youre not my friend, guy!

[H0llyw00d_fa5]

i just got my 3rd gear replaced 2 weeks ago works perfectly i have been to the dealership 3 times now for a clunking noise form my left front strut pops in and out every time i hit a bump

[08civicman]

Originally Posted by Solo2EG

As I've said before in this thread, Canadian and US VINs are completely different (not sequential with each other) so this US TSB is completely irrelevent to us Canadians...

ALL CANADIANS WITH 08 Si's LIST YOUR VINS (and build week if you know it) and if you have any problems or not.

So whats up with the CANADIAN cars?

will there be a canadian specific tsb?

My car was built the 4th week of jan 2008. Do you think I would have gotten the new 3rd gear set?

This is really driving me nuts, because i just sold my last car becuase of transmission issues that a TSB didnt fix (horrific 2nd gear grinding like no other). The car was actually worse after having the "fix" performed.

I dont want this shit to happen with my brand new car let alone having a brand new transmission ripped apart.

[rob76]

Mine was made in October 2007 and my VIN is 8H2003xx

Check my thread
VIN and production date for 2008 models

[rob76]

Originally Posted by H0llyw00d_fa5

i just got my 3rd gear replaced 2 weeks ago works perfectly i have been to the dealership 3 times now for a clunking noise form my left front strut pops in and out every time i hit a bump

Mine pops too, sounds like a tennis ball getting hit by a racket!
What did they try so far?

[ChinoiSI]

my dealer once tried to tell me that TSB arent meant to be done for free, TSB are just to help them solve the problem faster, is this true, im a bit confused on this part, can someone please verify it. in a nut shell, free or charge?

[Tim]

All warranty work is "free" in the sense that is included. You pay no additional fees for repairs covered under the factory warranty.

[GeezerSi]

Originally Posted by ChinoiSI

my dealer once tried to tell me that TSB arent meant to be done for free, TSB are just to help them solve the problem faster, is this true, im a bit confused on this part, can someone please verify it. in a nut shell, free or charge?

From Wikipedia

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSB's, are recommended procedures for repairing vehicles. Not to be confused with recalls, a TSB is issued by a vehicle manufacturer when there are several occurrences of an unanticipated problem. TSB's can range from vehicle-specific to covering entire product lines and break down the specified repair into a step-by-step process. While sometimes written by engineers employed by OEM's, the majority are authored by the first automotive technician to come up with a repair procedure. Because certain problems may have more than one cause or there are sometimes more than one way to fix a problem, it's somewhat common for there to be more than one TSB for the same problem.

I thought this was a useful article from Edmunds.com

You, Your Vehicle and the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)

excerpts...

"And, of course, the best thing about finding a TSB that seems to cover a persistent problem in your vehicle is that dealerships will make the repair for free, provided that

Your vehicle is under warranty;


Your service advisor and/or technicians are able to confirm that the problem exists."


"A customer who makes an effort to sound intelligent (that is, provides a full description of the problem and demonstrates a history of regularly maintaining the vehicle) and to treat service writers (and technicians) with respect is more likely to find resolution for her vehicle's problems.

A further option, he said, is to arrange a meeting with the service manager and then, calmly discuss the matter (bring applicable service receipts). Usually, service managers will respond favorably to customers who ask, 'Could you help me out?', rather than ranting. The service manager and writers always have a manufacturer's representative (a field technician) whom they can contact. You might want to suggest that they try this, if they haven't already."

[N2OEQIP]

well thats great my Mugen Si falls into the vins. Its never popped out yet but it gets notchie when cold. 7000 miles and they are gonna be fixing it....

yippy.

unless I get the line of its not an Si lol.

[bizzybearfigiblue]

just dropped my car off to get this fixed

pick her up l8r today

[GeezerSi]

Originally Posted by bizzybearfigiblue

just dropped my car off to get this fixed

pick her up l8r today

I drop mine off after work.

[bizzybearfigiblue]

Originally Posted by GeezerSi

I drop mine off after work.

i beat u

[BLouIsGod]

I fall into the TSB but Ive had 3 grinds in 6000 miles... Im wondering if I should have it fixed or wait it out

[bizzybearfigiblue]

Originally Posted by BLouIsGod

I fall into the TSB but Ive had 3 grinds in 6000 miles... Im wondering if I should have it fixed or wait it out

u prolly don't notice it like me... i never notice a grind and i only get an occasional pop-out on lazy shifting mode...

i took it in anyways...

they also found out that i never took it in for the other recalls: seat belt, ecu reflash (i was one of the first ppl to get this, just not on paper)

[Adlh29]

Originally Posted by bizzybearfigiblue

just dropped my car off to get this fixed

pick her up l8r today

Gonna take more than a day unfortunately

[bizzybearfigiblue]

Originally Posted by Adlh29

Gonna take more than a day unfortunately

lol... not for me... i know ppl inside...

i could've taken it last week but he was busy, now he only has one other Si to do in front of my car... my guy can knock out like 3-4/day...

[GeezerSi]

Originally Posted by Metalhead852

Not sure if I'm going to do the fix. I switched to Amsoil and never had the slightest problem again. I'm worried if I don't jump on it I may miss the train but I"m also worried it might not be needed then carfax will have tranny work on my car's VIN# so I'm not sure what to do.

edit: and btw the RSX guys got hooked up too.

3RD GEAR ISSUE
TSB 08-018

RSX-S All model year
2003 CL 6 SP
2004-2007 TL 6 SPD
2008 TL 0-30000

I'm unable to find TSB 08-018. Can you help please?

[Adlh29]

Originally Posted by bizzybearfigiblue

lol... not for me... i know ppl inside...

i could've taken it last week but he was busy, now he only has one other Si to do in front of my car... my guy can knock out like 3-4/day...

Sweet! Now that's impressive.