It has been around 3 degrees here in Toronto.

I am having shifting problems! sometimes it wont even go into reverse. other gears i have to reallly pound it in.

last couple of years i never had any problems. This year i did change the tranny oil though.......is that the reason i am having problems. it was regular honda tranny oil.

 

is it when u just started ur car and its cold or has it been happening when the car is fully warmed up and you've been driving around ??

 

Honda's are inherently hard to get into reverse when it's really cold. Try putting it into 1, then put in reverse. That usually made it go into reverse a little better for me

 

its not when its cold.........even happens when car is warmed up.
today i couldnt even take it out of reverse gear!

i have tried the 1st gear and then into reverse.

what has happened to my beauty?!
im stuck driving the mercury!

could the clutch be gone.......i have noticed its not up to par like b4


[Modified by int3gra, 3:29 PM 10/9/2001]

 

If your car still has the stock clutch, it may be because one of the springs on the clutch disc finally broke loose. Do you get a rattling right when you start moving?

 

i hear a rattling but i thought it was the catalytic con. ( i thought it was broken inside)............mind u, i was experimenting double clutching b4 all this happened........but shifting was still hard b4 i tried it.


[Modified by int3gra, 8:42 PM 10/9/2001]

 

found this on the ACT website:

What could cause poor shifting quality?

Improper clutch release caused by faulty linkage and/or improper adjustment.
Improperly installed shifter.
Improperly adjusted shifter or shift linkage.
Damaged transmission parts (Bent shift fork, Etc.).
Worn transmission synchronizer rings.
Improper transmission lubricant (Check factory service manual for proper fluid type and viscosity).
Pilot bushing/bearing binding on input shaft.
Clutch disc hub rubbing flywheel or flywheel bolts.
Damaged disc hub (Dampers came out and interfering with pressure plate or flywheel).
Damaged or defective pressure plate torque straps.
Bellhousing misalignment.


[Modified by int3gra, 9:20 PM 10/9/2001]

 

if i am getting a new clutch then y not get a flywheel also.

what are the symptoms for a messed up flywheel?