3rd gear issue.... :(

06bklcivicsi · 04-03-2008, 04:14 PM

OK so i took my car back to Huggins Honda in North Richland Hills, this is where i bought the car from. So I take it in for an Oil Change and to get the 3rd issue fixed.. I got the oil change and they said that theres no problems with my gear. So Im just trying to see if theres anybody in the DFW that have got there 3rd gear fixed and are not having problems going into 3rd. I need a good dealership that is willing to understand my problem with the car and that are willing to fix it, since its still under warranty....

IM really not digging my SI right now!!!!

Demonis · 04-04-2008, 08:21 AM

*sigh* when will these threads stop.

There is NO permanent fix for the problem. They can replace fluids and synchros(sp?) all day long, the problem will always come back. Honda engineered a faulty transmission, and CANT fix it because there is now 6+ years of cars with this transmission that would cost them MILLIONS to fix. Change the fluid to Amsoil or the new Honda MTF and be happy with the minor improvement.

s0opa_Si · 04-04-2008, 09:16 AM

All honda did to mines was change the fluid...and messed with the cables...somewhat better now.

kplax35 · 04-04-2008, 09:29 AM

You are going to make so many friends with mods and everyone with this thread. Just FYI

Demonis · 04-04-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by s0opa_Si

All honda did to mines was change the fluid...and messed with the cables...somewhat better now.

What cables? There are no cables going to this transmission. The throttle used to route over the K series trannies but I'm 90% sure that was eliminated with i-VTEC (Drive by Wire) and the tranny is a hyrdo tranny...

***chrisfrofro*** · 04-04-2008, 11:44 AM

mine's at Lute Riley Honda right now for 2nd gear AGAIN. i'm praying that honda lets them take my tranny down and check out the syncro

Demonis · 04-04-2008, 12:01 PM

It's just going to do it again at some point. Cheers for sticking it to honda though.

melissabrdmyr · 04-04-2008, 01:30 PM

I know mine is auto so i dont have this problem with my gears but I would like to say something about Huggins... I love their service dept. but it also depends on who you get for a svc advisor! I cannot stand Robert, but Mark will actually listen to what I am telling him. just fyi :)

06bklcivicsi · 04-04-2008, 04:41 PM

LOL for some reason I always get Robert... Maybe because im Mexican...LOL

IM actually thinking about trading in my car, dosent seem right to be paying for a car and then the people at the dealerships cant fix the problem.. IM thinking about a Acura TL

***Special Ringpop*** · 04-04-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonis

*sigh* when will these threads stop.

There is NO permanent fix for the problem. They can replace fluids and synchros(sp?) all day long, the problem will always come back. Honda engineered a faulty transmission, and CANT fix it because there is now 6+ years of cars with this transmission that would cost them MILLIONS to fix. Change the fluid to Amsoil or the new Honda MTF and be happy with the minor improvement.

They won't stop until Honda fixes their [pathetic] error. I don't care about car flaws: every car has them, but I think it is downright pathetic of a car company, especially Honda, to have the transmission literally LEAVE gear after being fully engaged. That's terrible engineering and Honda really should be ashamed of themselves.

It's a damn shame we couldn't get a class action lawsuit against Honda for this. I would love nothing more than to have Honda be forced to rip apart every car they threw this transmission in (knowingly, I suspect). It will serve them right, taking advantage of loyal [or naive] consumers like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06bklcivicsi

LOL for some reason I always get Robert... Maybe because im Mexican...LOL

IM actually thinking about trading in my car, dosent seem right to be paying for a car and then the people at the dealerships cant fix the problem.. IM thinking about a Acura TL

Been there, done that. I love my car, but I think it's downright sad that I need my transmission overhauled at 20,000 miles. Really.

But PS, the TL, if it has the 6MT, is the exact same as the Si, and there have been reports of problems in the TL as well. Any Honda 6MT is going to potentially have this problem.

FijiSan · 04-05-2008, 12:49 AM

how often do you keep your car in 3rd anyways?? usually a shift to third isn't that far from a throw into fourth, just "jam" it into gear, hold it in place, dont' let it grind, and put it in fourth....if you're racing on a strip, you keep your car in gear longer obviously, but as mentioned, you'll have your hand on the stick the hole time, leaving it in gear even if it chooses to pop out

***SoCal07Si*** · 04-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Amsoil is going in this weekend...any1 wanna help?!?!?!

**firmhonda** · 04-05-2008, 02:37 AM

I'm sorry about the problems that you're having.. I'm not sure but I would say that Frank Kent Honda wouldn't do a thing to help you considering they do everything to get out of doing warranty work (I know this, just not with the 3rd gear thing).. It may not help you find a dealership to fix it, but it'll help you not waste your time.

Try Lute Riley Honda.. pm whoever it was that mentioned them and see what service advisor they had, then go up there and request him. Hell, slide him a 20 to make sure that he finds the problem, lol.

***chrisfrofro*** · 04-05-2008, 08:41 AM

getting my car back this morning.. "we couldnt duplicate the problem" .... last time they were able to which really pisses me off

Demonis · 04-05-2008, 11:19 PM

Yeah Huggins has the best service IMO. Lute Riley tries to screw you on prices, McDavid i dunno, Vandergriff mechanics suck, BAD.

04-03-2008, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
06bklcivicsi Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 24 Posts: 43 E iTrader: 0 / 0%	3rd gear issue.... :( OK so i took my car back to Huggins Honda in North Richland Hills, this is where i bought the car from. So I take it in for an Oil Change and to get the 3rd issue fixed.. I got the oil change and they said that theres no problems with my gear. So Im just trying to see if theres anybody in the DFW that have got there 3rd gear fixed and are not having problems going into 3rd. I need a good dealership that is willing to understand my problem with the car and that are willing to fix it, since its still under warranty.... IM really not digging my SI right now!!!!

04-04-2008, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
*chrisfrofro* . Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,677 Chris iTrader: 4 / 100%	mine's at Lute Riley Honda right now for 2nd gear AGAIN. i'm praying that honda lets them take my tranny down and check out the syncro __________________

04-05-2008, 08:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
*chrisfrofro* . Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,677 Chris iTrader: 4 / 100%	getting my car back this morning.. "we couldnt duplicate the problem" .... last time they were able to which really pisses me off __________________

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Demonis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 376 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sigh when will these threads stop. There is NO permanent fix for the problem. They can replace fluids and synchros(sp?) all day long, the problem will always come back. Honda engineered a faulty transmission, and CANT fix it because there is now 6+ years of cars with this transmission that would cost them MILLIONS to fix. Change the fluid to Amsoil or the new Honda MTF and be happy with the minor improvement.

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s0opa_Si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gee Pee Age: 20 Posts: 940 Biggie iTrader: 0 / 0%	All honda did to mines was change the fluid...and messed with the cables...somewhat better now.

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04-04-2008, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Demonis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 376 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's just going to do it again at some point. Cheers for sticking it to honda though.

04-04-2008, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
melissabrdmyr Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hurst, TX Age: 29 Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I know mine is auto so i dont have this problem with my gears but I would like to say something about Huggins... I love their service dept. but it also depends on who you get for a svc advisor! I cannot stand Robert, but Mark will actually listen to what I am telling him. just fyi :)

04-04-2008, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
06bklcivicsi Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 24 Posts: 43 E iTrader: 0 / 0%	LOL for some reason I always get Robert... Maybe because im Mexican...LOL IM actually thinking about trading in my car, dosent seem right to be paying for a car and then the people at the dealerships cant fix the problem.. IM thinking about a Acura TL

04-05-2008, 12:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
FijiSan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 894 justin iTrader: 2 / 100%	how often do you keep your car in 3rd anyways?? usually a shift to third isn't that far from a throw into fourth, just "jam" it into gear, hold it in place, dont' let it grind, and put it in fourth....if you're racing on a strip, you keep your car in gear longer obviously, but as mentioned, you'll have your hand on the stick the hole time, leaving it in gear even if it chooses to pop out

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*SoCal07Si* Warren Wallace Pwnz You! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 10,783 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Amsoil is going in this weekend...any1 wanna help?!?!?!

04-05-2008, 11:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Demonis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 376 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yeah Huggins has the best service IMO. Lute Riley tries to screw you on prices, McDavid i dunno, Vandergriff mechanics suck, BAD.