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NoPainNoGain · 01-22-2007, 07:51 PM

First I'd just like to say that this is a real cool site and I'm happy to be part of it. Back to the issue here with my 3rd gear. It seems like once in awhile my third gear pops out right after I put it in. Other times it feels like i put it into gear with the clutch all the way down but it doesnt really want to go. Or it gos like halfway and then it kinda clicks in. Maybe it sounds kinda weird or Im not explaining to well but if anyone has had this same situation or has information that would be cool. Thanks

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WILD_WILL · 01-22-2007, 07:57 PM

Yea ive had this problem before only when its cold sometimes it dosent go in all the way you gotta use some force just always make sure the clutch is all the way down while its warming up.

Type X · 01-22-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NoPainNoGain

First I'd just like to say that this is a real cool site and I'm happy to be part of it. Back to the issue here with my 3rd gear. It seems like once in awhile my third gear pops out right after I put it in. Other times it feels like i put it into gear with the clutch all the way down but it doesnt really want to go. Or it gos like halfway and then it kinda clicks in. Maybe it sounds kinda weird or Im not explaining to well but if anyone has had this same situation or has information that would be cool. Thanks

Polijana will confirm this

After installing the comptech short shifter and weighted knob (i got circuit hero & he got skunk2)

all issues with 3rd have been "virtually NON existant"

NoPainNoGain · 01-22-2007, 08:14 PM

Ah see you learn something new everyday. Thanks

tone*def · 01-22-2007, 09:39 PM

Yea just to say you are not alone dude, have the same problem~! but thanks for the heads up type-X

Rahxephon · 01-23-2007, 03:34 AM

try to change your MTF...other recommended Amsoil or GM syncro..it could solve your problems...

Type X · 01-23-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rahxephon

try to change your MTF...other recommended Amsoil or GM syncro..it could solve your problems...

yea i talked to 2 friends who did the amsoil

thats on the list of things to do

racerEX · 01-23-2007, 05:49 AM

Got 2 qts of Amsoil synchromesh MTF sitting on the bench in my shop. I just have to find an hour or so to swap the fluid out.....plus the floor in my garage is a little cold, so I think I'm going to try hit my buddy up to use his lift in a nice heated garage.

Aggressive Racing · 01-23-2007, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the info guys,i'm having the same problem,thought it was just me.

Michael Bolton · 01-23-2007, 07:10 AM

I think one of the biggest factors or 3rd gear notchiness is not letting the engine warm up before driving. I find that most times i have issues is when im rushing and drive the car while cold. the other times its mostly my error. i have the comptech short shifter i still have a few issues. i also got the Corsport bushings that i have to install hopefully that will correct it as well.

RICO_ · 01-23-2007, 09:50 AM

So where can i get the AMSOIL tranny fluid. And when i do, will the dealership charge me to change it out? Will it have any long-term effects on the tranny? Somebody said they were concerned about that i can't remember who though.

Michael Bolton · 01-23-2007, 09:57 AM

i know that on EM1's GM Syncromesh was shizzle. I dont know if this is still the case with the FG2 tranny

Rahxephon · 01-23-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RICO_

So where can i get the AMSOIL tranny fluid. And when i do, will the dealership charge me to change it out? Will it have any long-term effects on the tranny? Somebody said they were concerned about that i can't remember who though.

you get thru their website...that's how i've ordered mine. $8.60 bottle

MattZ28 · 01-23-2007, 12:44 PM

This was happening to me more and more often. I changed my MTF to the new Honda fluid, and it completely disappeared.

Michael Bolton · 01-23-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MattZ28

This was happening to me more and more often. I changed my MTF to the new Honda fluid, and it completely disappeared.

i thought that they already came with the new fluid?

RICO_ · 01-23-2007, 01:57 PM

So which is better then? This new "Honda fluid" or the AMSOIL tranny fluid?

Beefkake · 01-23-2007, 03:32 PM

I used to have this problem and while it is fun buying new stuff for your car, I'm not sure it's necessary to get rid of the 3rd gear problem. I have done nothing to my car and it went away on it's own. Perhaps I am a rare case but maybe once you work the car in, it will go away.

NoPainNoGain · 01-23-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefkake

I used to have this problem and while it is fun buying new stuff for your car, I'm not sure it's necessary to get rid of the 3rd gear problem. I have done nothing to my car and it went away on it's own. Perhaps I am a rare case but maybe once you work the car in, it will go away.

I already have about 6200 miles. If it hasnt set in yet I dont know if it will anytime soon, but you never know. Though changing the tranny fluid could do it.

Beefkake · 01-23-2007, 03:44 PM

I'd wait till 10k and see if it happens anymore. I'm up to almost 20k and it hasn't happened in months for me. Just trying to save you a few bucks. You might want the comptech short shifter anyways though.

RICO_ · 01-23-2007, 03:55 PM

Well i'm just over 10K right now and the problem wasn't as bad as it was before, but it's still noticeable sometimes.

nyce1 · 01-24-2007, 04:05 PM

I have been having the same issue with my 07 SI. I thought it was just me but it's good to know that this a known issue. I will wait a bit as I only have about 4k miles.

jascon · 02-02-2007, 11:37 AM

Yeah, this issue has caused me to always be cautious going into 3rd since its made me grind going into 3rd a few times. Hopefully honda figures a way to fix this.

01-22-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
WILD_WILL Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mt.Vernon, NY Posts: 1,769	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) Yea ive had this problem before only when its cold sometimes it dosent go in all the way you gotta use some force just always make sure the clutch is all the way down while its warming up. __________________ FG Squad Member - #46 06 Nighthawk SI - Navi////HFP/Injen SRI//20% tint//Neuspeed//Skunk2//XenonDepot//Auger//DC//TWM//Progress//Nitto//Alpine//Ingalls//Megan Racing//Enkei//Rotora//Vis//Hawk

01-22-2007, 09:39 PM	#5
tone*def Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CERRITOS, CA, 90703 Posts: 539	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) Yea just to say you are not alone dude, have the same problem~! but thanks for the heads up type-X

01-23-2007, 03:34 AM	#6
Rahxephon Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lowell Posts: 1,409	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) try to change your MTF...other recommended Amsoil or GM syncro..it could solve your problems... __________________ 02 SSM EP3

01-23-2007, 05:49 AM	#8
racerEX New User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 103	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Type X) Got 2 qts of Amsoil synchromesh MTF sitting on the bench in my shop. I just have to find an hour or so to swap the fluid out.....plus the floor in my garage is a little cold, so I think I'm going to try hit my buddy up to use his lift in a nice heated garage. __________________ 06 Civic SI 99 Accord EX V6 Sedan 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7L HO 93 Ford Crown Vic P71 Interceptor 71 VW Bug 1835cc 98 CBR900RR (recently sold and I have my eye on a R1 come spring)

01-23-2007, 06:59 AM	#9
Aggressive Racing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newark, nj, united states Posts: 1,041	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) Thanks for the info guys,i'm having the same problem,thought it was just me. __________________ 9.33 @ 158 SFWD 2007 9.35 @ 163 T/S 2008 http://www.myspace.com/teamaggressive GATO_TUNING http://is.rely.net/1-92-83128-l-OQ7p...WduI005zmA.gif

01-22-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
NoPainNoGain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Square, New York, United States Posts: 41	Ah see you learn something new everyday. Thanks

01-23-2007, 07:10 AM	#10
Michael Bolton Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: You know you need unique New York Posts: 1,038	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Aggressive Racing) I think one of the biggest factors or 3rd gear notchiness is not letting the engine warm up before driving. I find that most times i have issues is when im rushing and drive the car while cold. the other times its mostly my error. i have the comptech short shifter i still have a few issues. i also got the Corsport bushings that i have to install hopefully that will correct it as well.

01-23-2007, 09:50 AM	#11
RICO_ NO MERCY! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX, U.S. Posts: 4,081	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Michael Bolton) So where can i get the AMSOIL tranny fluid. And when i do, will the dealership charge me to change it out? Will it have any long-term effects on the tranny? Somebody said they were concerned about that i can't remember who though. __________________ *"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't."* -- General George S. Patton

01-23-2007, 09:57 AM	#12
Michael Bolton Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: You know you need unique New York Posts: 1,038	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (RICO_) i know that on EM1's GM Syncromesh was shizzle. I dont know if this is still the case with the FG2 tranny

01-23-2007, 12:44 PM	#14
MattZ28 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palm City, Fl, USA Posts: 57	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Rahxephon) This was happening to me more and more often. I changed my MTF to the new Honda fluid, and it completely disappeared.

01-23-2007, 01:57 PM	#16
RICO_ NO MERCY! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX, U.S. Posts: 4,081	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Michael Bolton) So which is better then? This new "Honda fluid" or the AMSOIL tranny fluid? __________________ *"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't."* -- General George S. Patton

01-23-2007, 03:32 PM	#17
Beefkake Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hooksett, NH, USA Posts: 131	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (RICO_) I used to have this problem and while it is fun buying new stuff for your car, I'm not sure it's necessary to get rid of the 3rd gear problem. I have done nothing to my car and it went away on it's own. Perhaps I am a rare case but maybe once you work the car in, it will go away. __________________ FG Squad Member #27

01-23-2007, 03:44 PM	#19
Beefkake Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hooksett, NH, USA Posts: 131	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) I'd wait till 10k and see if it happens anymore. I'm up to almost 20k and it hasn't happened in months for me. Just trying to save you a few bucks. You might want the comptech short shifter anyways though. __________________ FG Squad Member #27

01-23-2007, 03:55 PM	#20
RICO_ NO MERCY! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX, U.S. Posts: 4,081	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (Beefkake) Well i'm just over 10K right now and the problem wasn't as bad as it was before, but it's still noticeable sometimes. __________________ *"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't."* -- General George S. Patton

01-24-2007, 04:05 PM	#21
nyce1 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Queens, NY, United Sates Posts: 1,152	I have been having the same issue with my 07 SI. I thought it was just me but it's good to know that this a known issue. I will wait a bit as I only have about 4k miles. __________________ WWW.NYCE1S.COM - YOUR Online Video Magazine!!

02-02-2007, 11:37 AM	#22
jascon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: so, cal, usa Posts: 338	Re: Anyone having Issues with 3rd gear? (NoPainNoGain) Yeah, this issue has caused me to always be cautious going into 3rd since its made me grind going into 3rd a few times. Hopefully honda figures a way to fix this. __________________ 06 Si

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