only in 3rd gear going when it is really cold other than that its perfect. i learned to just go through the gears when the car is warming up that does the trick





Modified by DeDonDeRosa at 4:56 PM 6/30/2006

 

Happens early morning when its a little brisk out..sorta feels like 3rd gear is a little spikey

 

when its cold

i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle

 

Noticed the exact same thing......when it's cold out.....assuming third gear is double syncro'd???


Modified by 01-1293 at 10:03 AM 3/27/2006

 

I assume this is the infamous '3rd gear popout' same as the 05-06 RSX-S has. I had hoped they would have fixed this by now.

 

I haven't experienced this, however I do get a weird *** whine in 4th gear... Sounds like a straight cut gearset...that weird whine. Only in 4th gear and is present EVERYTIME in 4th... Another sound comparison is alternator whine in a stereo.... anybody know anything?

 

My 3rd gear is weird too.

 

mine has been funky a few times as well.

 

Third gear weird here too, mostly on cold mornings

 

yesterday on the way home from the parking lot

i went to put it into 3rd and made it halfway

GRIND NOISE!!!


You guys jinxed me

 

This used to happen with my S2000, makes sure the transmission is warm before you start trying to shift fast.

Remember the tranny takes a LOT longer to warm up than the engine. Take it easy when it's cold, save your New transmissions.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when its cold

i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle </TD></TR></TABLE>

He's right. If you're noticing problems (when it's cold especially) just go through the gears while you're at idle. Odds are, it won't happen afterwards. I haven't noticed this particularly with my Si, but I have noticed similar transmission "quirks" with previous cars.

 

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i row thru all the gears while the car warms up and it sits idle </TD></TR></TABLE>

I do that too. Just thought it was my weird habit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slow EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I assume this is the infamous '3rd gear popout' same as the 05-06 RSX-S has. I had hoped they would have fixed this by now. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hope not we still stock the parts for the 3rd gear problem at Acura

 

sounds like the typical honda 3rd gear problem

the 99-00 Si's had problems

http://rbf351.com/rob/me/Si/service/Grinds.pdf

that is the bulletin from honda

 

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I do that too. Just thought it was my weird habit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i also make Vrrmm vrrrrm sounds

 

there isn't any problems with you're car the problem is the person shifting it

 

Same issue here!!!! 3rd gear grind all the time when it's cold!! If it keeps up I will be paying the dealership a visit.

 

I thought this was just me... guess not!

 

i got this problem too only 200 miles on mine, is it a grind or just something wrong with the syncros? cause its just notchy when i try to put it in, if i put it in n and go into 4 then back into 3rd its smooth?? weird anyone bring theirs to the dealership yet?

 

BUMP

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kloscivicsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got this problem too only 200 miles on mine, is it a grind or just something wrong with the syncros? cause its just notchy when i try to put it in, if i put it in n and go into 4 then back into 3rd its smooth?? weird anyone bring theirs to the dealership yet?</TD></TR></TABLE>

YES! My problem is with a 2006 Civic, bought in December. Problem started around February.

First time I took it to dealer they were unable to replicate the problem, but lubricated the assembly and I was problem-free for about a month.

Now the "disappearing third gear" has reared its ugly head again . . . scary when you're attempting to pull away from a stop light, can't shift into third, and a semi is bearing down at 60 mph!

Took it back to dealer and this time they were able to duplicate problem, but after conference with the California office, decided it was not a problem with the car!

I feel as though I have a worthless warrantee and a car that may well get me killed. Any suggestions?

ps: This doesn't just happen in cold weather or when my car is cold.

 

happens to me occasionally even when its not cold outside.

 

happens every now and then, no biggy

 

never happens to me?