if you have a:
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:

and would like a NEW 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve FREE OF CHARGE visit McGrath City Honda in Chicago, IL on the streets of Grand and OakPark
ask for John Wilson the Service Manager, no need to worry about milage or anything concerning factory warranty

Service Bulletin

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
July 18, 2008
08-020
Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
(Supersedes 08-020, dated April 12, 2008, to update the information marked by the black bar)
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

 

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Alright ill break it down for everyone.
if you have a:
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:

and would like a NEW 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve FREE OF CHARGE visit McGrath City Honda in Chicago, IL on the streets of Grand and OakPark
ask for John Wilson the Service Manager, no need to worry about milage or anything concerning factory warranty

 

Not everyone lives around Chicago and the 3rd gear problem is well known. Maybe we can get TSB's like this added into one of the stickies.

 

no i understand that fully, all honda dealerships have to replace it for you under warranty. free of charge.

but lets say you are not covered underwarranty for lets say milage or modifications, the manager of Mcgrath city honda will look past that replace it for you

 

Having worked in a service dept and my father being an area service manager for 11 years I don't think he would do it for everyone. If he's done it a few times for locals its likely that he needs to raise his CSI numbers and is doing this to raise them.