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

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear


SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

-mr. bill

update -


Dealerships Fixing 3rd Gear

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mech...al-problems-technical-chat/90348-list-dealerships-fixing-3rd-gear-problems.html

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#26 ·
Got my FA5 early February with a late January build date. It falls right outside the upper range by a couple thousand. I haven't had third pop out on me or grind on me yet, but I don't drive very much (2 months of driving, < 1000 miles) Hopefully I'll continue to remain problem free.
 
#36 ·
wow... hmm wonder how easy this is going to be to get done at the local honda dealerships in my area.

Thanks for the info... :thumb: what would also be awesome if someone posted the pdf file for the actual bulletin if possible that way it might be easy to get them to do the work
 
#39 ·
Well being a TSB.. they probably would have to order the parts since its not like they will be stocking them for a recall correct?