92hatchciv

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Hello, so I am very new into the Honda life. I recently bought a 92 civic cx hatchback swapped with a b16a2, but I am not sure on the transmission. I tried to do some searching and I hope I am putting this into the right forum.

*My car shifts fine from 1-5 and reverse, however, if I am making I turn I usually downshift into 2nd, but my car won't go into 2nd. I can downshift into third fine though. Any ideas?

Thanks!

tony_2018

How fast are you going when making the turn while downshifting. There's a reason why it won't let you get into 2nd unless you force it.

92hatchciv

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I am not sure exact speed, but around 2-3 RPM. It is not too fast to downshift though. I was able to do it no problem with my other civic and I can downshift into any other gear without issue.

Former User

If the transmission fluid is topped off, then you're likely looking at a transmission rebuild.

And I can't imagine a good reason to downshift at 3K rpms.

92hatchciv

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Well, that was a rough estimate! Wow, rebuilding the transmission, that is way too far out of what I am comfortable with lol.

NotARaCist

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Exactly how are you trying to shift into 2nd? Double clutching? Are you rev matching? Is this only when turning, or when going straight?

slomofo

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x2

Sounds like you were granny shifting, not double clutching like you should. You're lucky you didn't blow the welds on your intake.

slomofo

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Oh, on topic, sounds like an internal transmission problem to me.

NotARaCist

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Or drop the floorpan on the road during a 3 minute long drag race, amirite?

92hatchciv

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I usually just try rev matching. I didn't have this problem in my other civic, but I am not "seasoned" at driving a manual either. All other gears are fine, just downshifting into this one is a problem. It doesn't matter, going straight or turning.

Former User

Buy new transmission and be kinder to the next one.