06 ex sedan honda civic. when i use my brakes, when the car is about to stop, it always jerks when im trying to make a smooth stop. i didnt know how to put it out into words but can someone help me and is anyone else having this problem? is there a way i can fix it myself?

 

AT???

If yes, that's normal and/or the characteristic of this car. That's why when I come to a red light, I put it in Neutral, right before the complete stop.

 

yes it's automatic thank you

 

I'm having the same problem on my 2009 AT Civic. I can't believe that's just the way the car works. It will sometimes lurch 1-2ft.

 

Could have to do with the ABS.

 

I don't know if shifting to neutral is the best thing to do. See if it says that in the manual. If Honda required you to do that when coming to a stop they would tell you. Let the car operate how is wants to. It's one of the most well engineered cars in the world.

 

Nothing beats German Engineering.

 

How is shifting to Neutral from Drive harmful to the car??

 

Just wondering, whats your reason for shifting into neutral?

 

Possibly to disengage the transmission, to prevent the lurching.

 

Did you read the thread???

 

yes I did but my parents have an 08 coupe that doesn't have this problem. That is why I am asking

 

Yeah...electrical fires are my idea of a dream come true.

 

I watched a Volkswagen catch on fire and burn to the ground today. True story.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_kvY...eature=related ................ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_gNp...eature=related

German engineering at it's finest right?

 

some sort of device that makes sure the gas tank doesnt blow up in your face. lol.

 

My AT BMW does the same thing. I think it is just the tranny down shifting.

 

I was Mini Cooper S do the same thing last week.

 

^^:yeahthat:

I put my car in D2(which locks it in 2nd gear) yesterday and it did not jerk when coming to a complete stop.