Honda and Acura Model Specific Forums

DeDonDeRosa · 03-27-2006, 09:06 AM

only in 3rd gear going when it is really cold other than that its perfect. i learned to just go through the gears when the car is warming up that does the trick

Modified by DeDonDeRosa at 4:56 PM 6/30/2006

This ad is not displayed to registered or logged-in members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Honda-Tech!

Gottaprblm · 03-27-2006, 09:09 AM

Happens early morning when its a little brisk out..sorta feels like 3rd gear is a little spikey

Type X · 03-27-2006, 09:10 AM

when its cold

i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle

01-1293 · 03-27-2006, 09:29 AM

Noticed the exact same thing......when it's cold out.....assuming third gear is double syncro'd???

Modified by 01-1293 at 10:03 AM 3/27/2006

Slow EJ8 · 03-27-2006, 10:10 AM

I assume this is the infamous '3rd gear popout' same as the 05-06 RSX-S has. I had hoped they would have fixed this by now.

xlur8ed · 03-27-2006, 10:17 AM

I haven't experienced this, however I do get a weird ass whine in 4th gear... Sounds like a straight cut gearset...that weird whine. Only in 4th gear and is present EVERYTIME in 4th... Another sound comparison is alternator whine in a stereo.... anybody know anything?

06SImofo · 03-27-2006, 09:17 PM

My 3rd gear is weird too.

Demonis · 03-28-2006, 09:13 AM

mine has been funky a few times as well.

06Si_LoveR · 03-28-2006, 10:28 AM

Third gear weird here too, mostly on cold mornings

Type X · 03-28-2006, 10:37 AM

yesterday on the way home from the parking lot

i went to put it into 3rd and made it halfway

GRIND NOISE!!!

You guys jinxed me

CRX7 · 03-28-2006, 11:56 AM

This used to happen with my S2000, makes sure the transmission is warm before you start trying to shift fast.

Remember the tranny takes a LOT longer to warm up than the engine. Take it easy when it's cold, save your New transmissions.

coryb8199 · 03-29-2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type X

when its cold

i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle

He's right. If you're noticing problems (when it's cold especially) just go through the gears while you're at idle. Odds are, it won't happen afterwards. I haven't noticed this particularly with my Si, but I have noticed similar transmission "quirks" with previous cars.

C Squared · 03-31-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type X

i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle

I do that too. Just thought it was my weird habit.

Baggy Spandex · 04-03-2006, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow EJ8

I assume this is the infamous '3rd gear popout' same as the 05-06 RSX-S has. I had hoped they would have fixed this by now.

Hope not

we still stock the parts for the 3rd gear problem at Acura

rbf351 · 04-03-2006, 09:13 AM

sounds like the typical honda 3rd gear problem

the 99-00 Si's had problems

http://rbf351.com/rob/me/Si/service/Grinds.pdf

that is the bulletin from honda

Type X · 04-03-2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C Squared

I do that too. Just thought it was my weird habit.

i also make Vrrmm vrrrrm sounds

vnvracing · 04-03-2006, 10:20 AM

there isn't any problems with you're car the problem is the person shifting it

jtuner77 · 04-09-2006, 09:27 AM

Same issue here!!!! 3rd gear grind all the time when it's cold!! If it keeps up I will be paying the dealership a visit.

. L i z · 04-09-2006, 10:41 AM

I thought this was just me... guess not!

kloscivicsi · 04-09-2006, 08:12 PM

i got this problem too only 200 miles on mine, is it a grind or just something wrong with the syncros? cause its just notchy when i try to put it in, if i put it in n and go into 4 then back into 3rd its smooth?? weird anyone bring theirs to the dealership yet?

DeDonDeRosa · 04-10-2006, 05:36 AM

BUMP

Monday · 06-27-2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kloscivicsi

i got this problem too only 200 miles on mine, is it a grind or just something wrong with the syncros? cause its just notchy when i try to put it in, if i put it in n and go into 4 then back into 3rd its smooth?? weird anyone bring theirs to the dealership yet?

YES! My problem is with a 2006 Civic, bought in December. Problem started around February.

First time I took it to dealer they were unable to replicate the problem, but lubricated the assembly and I was problem-free for about a month.

Now the "disappearing third gear" has reared its ugly head again . . . scary when you're attempting to pull away from a stop light, can't shift into third, and a semi is bearing down at 60 mph!

Took it back to dealer and this time they were able to duplicate problem, but after conference with the California office, decided it was not a problem with the car!

I feel as though I have a worthless warrantee and a car that may well get me killed. Any suggestions?

ps: This doesn't just happen in cold weather or when my car is cold.

sipr · 06-27-2006, 11:12 AM

happens to me occasionally even when its not cold outside.

Hazeburner · 06-27-2006, 05:57 PM

happens every now and then, no biggy

CrisEK · 06-28-2006, 05:58 AM

never happens to me?

03-27-2006, 09:09 AM	#2
Gottaprblm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 42	Happens early morning when its a little brisk out..sorta feels like 3rd gear is a little spikey __________________ 06 Fiji Blue SI 15% Tint PnP HIDS 8000k Fujita SRI

03-27-2006, 09:10 AM	#3
Type X Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wall Street Posts: 12,735	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (DeDonDeRosa) when its cold i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle __________________ ^ ^^ ^^^AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT

03-27-2006, 09:29 AM	#4
01-1293 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (Type X) Noticed the exact same thing......when it's cold out.....assuming third gear is double syncro'd??? Modified by 01-1293 at 10:03 AM 3/27/2006 __________________ --------------------------------------------- 2001 Integra Type R - CDM CW #1293

03-27-2006, 10:10 AM	#5
Slow EJ8 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,041	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (01-1293) I assume this is the infamous '3rd gear popout' same as the 05-06 RSX-S has. I had hoped they would have fixed this by now. __________________ 96 EJ8 97 NA [HT]GTR2 morbo

03-27-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
xlur8ed Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Posts: 257	I haven't experienced this, however I do get a weird ass whine in 4th gear... Sounds like a straight cut gearset...that weird whine. Only in 4th gear and is present EVERYTIME in 4th... Another sound comparison is alternator whine in a stereo.... anybody know anything? __________________ 2006 SI NEW BEST - 13.8 @ 99mph CAI, DCRH, DC Catback, Reflash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxfMThpRM2s http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif

03-27-2006, 09:17 PM	#7
06SImofo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 14	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (DeDonDeRosa) My 3rd gear is weird too.

03-28-2006, 09:13 AM	#8
Demonis Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ft Worth, Tx, USA Posts: 2,512	mine has been funky a few times as well. __________________ 2002 DC5 NHBP - Daily (New Clutch! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif ) 2006 FG2 NHBP - KIA 1988 CRX Si Yellow - Sold

03-28-2006, 10:28 AM	#9
06Si_LoveR Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Posts: 26	Re: (Demonis) Third gear weird here too, mostly on cold mornings

03-28-2006, 10:37 AM	#10
Type X Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wall Street Posts: 12,735	Re: (06Si_LoveR) yesterday on the way home from the parking lot i went to put it into 3rd and made it halfway GRIND NOISE!!! You guys jinxed me __________________ ^ ^^ ^^^AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT

03-28-2006, 11:56 AM	#11
CRX7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: austin, TX, USA Posts: 737	This used to happen with my S2000, makes sure the transmission is warm before you start trying to shift fast. Remember the tranny takes a LOT longer to warm up than the engine. Take it easy when it's cold, save your New transmissions. __________________ 06 RSX-S: Stock 90 DX B16a, JDM YS1 with 4.785 FD and ITR LSD, Fastbrakes 11.75 Wilwood kit with 2 piece rotors. WTB: CTR cams and valve springs WTB: 88 CRX HF with good paint in Texas or close.

04-03-2006, 09:13 AM	#15
rbf351 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Staten Island, NY, USA Posts: 771	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (DeDonDeRosa) sounds like the typical honda 3rd gear problem the 99-00 Si's had problems http://rbf351.com/rob/me/Si/service/Grinds.pdf that is the bulletin from honda __________________ 05 TL http://rbf351.com

04-03-2006, 10:20 AM	#17
vnvracing Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Addsion, Illinois, United States Posts: 89	there isn't any problems with you're car the problem is the person shifting it __________________ http://i72.photobucket.com/alb...2.jpg http://s72.photobucket.com/alb...1.flv http://i72.photobucket.com/alb...7.jpg DC5 Squad #7<U></U> DC5 Squad Captain (CHICAGO) Chicago vnvracing (captain) rsxman bubbz snipertoeteg

04-09-2006, 09:27 AM	#18
jtuner77 Honda-Tech Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rochester Hills, Mi, USA Posts: 24	Re: (vnvracing) Same issue here!!!! 3rd gear grind all the time when it's cold!! If it keeps up I will be paying the dealership a visit.

04-09-2006, 08:12 PM	#20
kloscivicsi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Area, IL Posts: 482	i got this problem too only 200 miles on mine, is it a grind or just something wrong with the syncros? cause its just notchy when i try to put it in, if i put it in n and go into 4 then back into 3rd its smooth?? weird anyone bring theirs to the dealership yet? __________________ 94 Gs-R Hatch - sold 01 Berlina Black s2000 - sold 07 Honda Civic 4dr - Currently Rolling on http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmilep.gif

04-10-2006, 05:36 AM	#21
DeDonDeRosa Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,986	Re: (kloscivicsi) BUMP

06-27-2006, 11:12 AM	#23
sipr Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Re: 06 SI SHIFTING 3RD GEAR?? (DeDonDeRosa) happens to me occasionally even when its not cold outside.

06-27-2006, 05:57 PM	#24
Hazeburner Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY, USA Posts: 125	happens every now and then, no biggy

06-28-2006, 05:58 AM	#25
CrisEK Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Burbs, IL, USA Posts: 147	never happens to me? __________________ 95 Civic EX coupe (B16A) - My ex... 2000 Civic hatch (B18 C5) - My other ex.. 2006 Civic SI navi - My other other ex...... 2003 Suzuka Blue S2000 - She cheated on me..... now - 2007 Civic SI 4door

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search