Honda TSB 08-020 April 12, 2008 (3RD GEAR) - Page 80

**Yodums** · 07-25-2008, 05:08 PM

It's only been a week and every part but a nut has come in. I was there when they delivered my third gear set. Came from the land of America.

fishermoe14 · 07-26-2008, 04:30 AM

i got my car back today.. and to tell you the truth.. it doens't feel any different than when i brought it in...

tonyv107 · 07-26-2008, 11:57 PM

quick question about the TSB for the 08 SI 4 door it says
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

And the VIN on my vehicle reads 2HGFA55598H7018xx
So from the looks of it, my car falls into this category, however, why is it that my VIN has a 9 in place of the period thats listed above?

cvccsi · 07-27-2008, 12:25 AM

Sorry if this has been posted but there are just too many pages to read to find the answer.

Has anyone from southern cali brought their car in for this? Which dealership will perform the work without much questions asked? I bought my car to Honda of Pasadena and they basically won't do it becuae they can't "duplicate the problem".

Along with the third gear issue, I also brought my car for other warranty repairs but the problems were still there after I picked up the car. The receipt evern indicated "No problem found" Not sure if they even try to fix it. Sorry for the little rant. This is a dealership to stay away from.

***Special Ringpop*** · 07-27-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishermoe14

i got my car back today.. and to tell you the truth.. it doens't feel any different than when i brought it in...

Welcome to my world, friend.

jennerz22 · 07-27-2008, 01:00 AM

Mine was repaired last week and so far, no problems. Hopefully this is a permanent fix.

**Yodums** · 07-27-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyv107

quick question about the TSB for the 08 SI 4 door it says
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

And the VIN on my vehicle reads 2HGFA55598H7018xx
So from the looks of it, my car falls into this category, however, why is it that my VIN has a 9 in place of the period thats listed above?

It only covers 8s... and yours is a 9... so you are unaffected/already have the fix.

infiniti_4_life · 07-27-2008, 09:03 AM

I've learned to avoid the grind and live with it for the time being. I just slow down my 1-2 shift and I can avoid grinding 98% of the time. I was "compairing SI's" with a friend and he was grinding 2nd REAL bad! I mean it was almost painfull to hear it (while at the same time, laughing at him for trying so hard) Of course I beat him. Hoping to get mine fixed soon.

mrbill · 07-27-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyv107

quick question about the TSB for the 08 SI 4 door it says
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

And the VIN on my vehicle reads 2HGFA55598H7018xx
So from the looks of it, my car falls into this category, however, why is it that my VIN has a 9 in place of the period thats listed above?

The period is the check digit, it'll be any value between 0-9 and X.

-mr. bill

Si-aficionado · 07-27-2008, 10:29 AM

Mine's been ok so far for about three weeks now..no popping out, grinding or wall issues..

fishermoe14 · 07-28-2008, 05:19 PM

ok so i had time to"play" with my car for a little bit.. and the 3rd gear problem is still there.. also, when accelerating in 3rd if you have your hand on the knob it will vibrate.. 2nd gear syncro is still Fed up..

gonna be callin the dealer again tomorrow..

**jrotax101** · 07-28-2008, 05:31 PM

you're not meant to rest your hand on the knob, or your foot on the clutch whilst driving, unless changing gear. you're pushing down putting pressure on everything in there.

White Knight · 07-28-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infiniti_4_life

I've learned to avoid the grind and live with it for the time being. I just slow down my 1-2 shift and I can avoid grinding 98% of the time. I was "compairing SI's" with a friend and he was grinding 2nd REAL bad! I mean it was almost painfull to hear it (while at the same time, laughing at him for trying so hard) Of course I beat him. Hoping to get mine fixed soon.

my fluid has been chaged. third gear is a lot better now, but my second gear is horrible. i have never had a manual that grinds EVERYTIME you power shit into 2nd. argh!!!

***Gitrdone42*** · 07-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Just got an email today saying that all the parts were in for mine to get fixed, so looks like I will be taking it in monday when I get back from vacation.

blacklabel7470 · 07-29-2008, 06:30 PM

I just dropped off my car today. Anything wrong is going to be fixed under warrenty. that includes clutch, EVERYTHING. Raised a little kain to the general manager and that helped with getting whatever i need. I know i need a new clutch because my clutch master cylinder went bad so my clutch would burn badly and not its slipping..

07k20z3ftw · 07-29-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

Welcome to my world, friend.

i got mine back today from having the tsb done, it doesnt feel much different..instead of notching and having that imfamous wall to push through it just kinda ever-so-lightly clunks into 3rd gear..planning on bandaid fix with MTF change to Amsoil...whatevs screw this car, i want an evo x

edit: BUT NOW MY 2nd GEAR FEELS GREAT!!! 3rd...not so much.

blacklabel7470 · 07-31-2008, 08:57 PM

i got mine back today from being worked on. shifts like butter. its so much nicer, this saturday im putting some royal purple tranny fluid in it to make it even better. all in all im happy. my second gear problem went away also so far. i powershifted leaving the freaking dealership lol and went right in so smooth didnt even notice it went in. lol not use to that.

***portabuddy*** · 07-31-2008, 09:48 PM

lol... ahhhh... you might want to let those gears settle in for a few hundrad K's before powershifting...

Hell powershifting is what i think got me in the mess im in now.

Mines going in tuesday, FINALY!!!, the parts are all in, and its been a little under a week waiting for them.

***1SloSiChick*** · 08-01-2008, 09:57 AM

ugh still having 3rd gear issues...2nd gear has popped outta gear a few times...i'm getting frustrated with pohanka honda not wanting to fix it.

blacklabel7470 · 08-01-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portabuddy

lol... ahhhh... you might want to let those gears settle in for a few hundrad K's before powershifting...

Hell powershifting is what i think got me in the mess im in now.

Mines going in tuesday, FINALY!!!, the parts are all in, and its been a little under a week waiting for them.

I PS into second to see if it would let me in. Before hand i couldnt even get it into gear. They didnt touch my second gear so the gears arent new.

07-25-2008, 05:08 PM	#1581 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,161 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	It's only been a week and every part but a nut has come in. I was there when they delivered my third gear set. Came from the land of America. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

07-28-2008, 05:31 PM	#1592 (permalink)
jrotax101 One Goal, One Vision, Win Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA and Manchester, England Posts: 6,791 Robert iTrader: 3 / 100%	you're not meant to rest your hand on the knob, or your foot on the clutch whilst driving, unless changing gear. you're pushing down putting pressure on everything in there. __________________ Track Action \| Ride with me \| Mod+Pic thread People say BMW drivers are assholes. Maybe that's why i want one...

07-29-2008, 04:18 PM	#1594 (permalink)
*Gitrdone42* How's it Goin' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spartanburg, SC Age: 22 Posts: 575 Dustin iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just got an email today saying that all the parts were in for mine to get fixed, so looks like I will be taking it in monday when I get back from vacation. __________________ http://uigyfvuo.myminicity.com visit my city

07-26-2008, 04:30 AM	#1582 (permalink)
fishermoe14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 954 Moe iTrader: 0 / 0%	i got my car back today.. and to tell you the truth.. it doens't feel any different than when i brought it in...

07-26-2008, 11:57 PM	#1583 (permalink)
tonyv107 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South San Francisco Age: 20 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0%	quick question about the TSB for the 08 SI 4 door it says 2008 Civic Si 4-Door: From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001 thru 2HGFA555.8H702465 And the VIN on my vehicle reads 2HGFA55598H7018xx So from the looks of it, my car falls into this category, however, why is it that my VIN has a 9 in place of the period thats listed above?

07-27-2008, 12:25 AM	#1584 (permalink)
cvccsi Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry if this has been posted but there are just too many pages to read to find the answer. Has anyone from southern cali brought their car in for this? Which dealership will perform the work without much questions asked? I bought my car to Honda of Pasadena and they basically won't do it becuae they can't "duplicate the problem". Along with the third gear issue, I also brought my car for other warranty repairs but the problems were still there after I picked up the car. The receipt evern indicated "No problem found" Not sure if they even try to fix it. Sorry for the little rant. This is a dealership to stay away from.

07-27-2008, 01:00 AM	#1586 (permalink)
jennerz22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MO Posts: 887 Jennifer iTrader: 1 / 100%	Mine was repaired last week and so far, no problems. Hopefully this is a permanent fix.

07-27-2008, 09:03 AM	#1588 (permalink)
infiniti_4_life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunshine State Age: 21 Posts: 535 Artem iTrader: 2 / 100%	I've learned to avoid the grind and live with it for the time being. I just slow down my 1-2 shift and I can avoid grinding 98% of the time. I was "compairing SI's" with a friend and he was grinding 2nd *REAL* bad! I mean it was almost painfull to hear it (while at the same time, laughing at him for trying so hard) Of course I beat him. Hoping to get mine fixed soon.

07-27-2008, 10:29 AM	#1590 (permalink)
Si-aficionado Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,274 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Mine's been ok so far for about three weeks now..no popping out, grinding or wall issues..

07-28-2008, 05:19 PM	#1591 (permalink)
fishermoe14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 954 Moe iTrader: 0 / 0%	ok so i had time to"play" with my car for a little bit.. and the 3rd gear problem is still there.. also, when accelerating in 3rd if you have your hand on the knob it will vibrate.. 2nd gear syncro is still Fed up.. gonna be callin the dealer again tomorrow..

07-29-2008, 06:30 PM	#1595 (permalink)
blacklabel7470 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 757 Age: 21 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just dropped off my car today. Anything wrong is going to be fixed under warrenty. that includes clutch, EVERYTHING. Raised a little kain to the general manager and that helped with getting whatever i need. I know i need a new clutch because my clutch master cylinder went bad so my clutch would burn badly and not its slipping..

07-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#1597 (permalink)
blacklabel7470 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 757 Age: 21 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i got mine back today from being worked on. shifts like butter. its so much nicer, this saturday im putting some royal purple tranny fluid in it to make it even better. all in all im happy. my second gear problem went away also so far. i powershifted leaving the freaking dealership lol and went right in so smooth didnt even notice it went in. lol not use to that.

08-01-2008, 09:57 AM	#1599 (permalink)
*1SloSiChick* Chicks Dig VTEC Too! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FredEricksburg/Dale City, Va Age: 24 Posts: 508 Colleen {i-VTEC, Do You?} iTrader: 0 / 0%	ugh still having 3rd gear issues...2nd gear has popped outta gear a few times...i'm getting frustrated with pohanka honda not wanting to fix it.