Sticky 3rd Gear???
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Sticky 3rd Gear???
I remembered when I was out buying the car and test driving the demo model, I noticed that sometimes it didn't feel like it was going into 3rd. It wasn't as smooth as it should be. Now when I bought my car... it wasn't like that.
Anybody else has that problem or was it just me and the demo car?
Anybody else has that problem or was it just me and the demo car?
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Re: Sticky 3rd Gear??? (Black_K20)
i have problems with my 3rd gear. sometimes is feels like its in but its not. it grinds sometimes, id say maybe once a week, but i ordered metal shift bushings from corsport and people say they are suppose to help wth this
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When my Si is cold, shifting into 3rd is very notchy, and I grind it sometimes.
Many, many Si owners report this, and it will happen to you at some point.
Many, many Si owners report this, and it will happen to you at some point.
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Re: Sticky 3rd Gear??? (Black_K20)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black_K20 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I remembered when I was out buying the car and test driving the demo model, I noticed that sometimes it didn't feel like it was going into 3rd. It wasn't as smooth as it should be. Now when I bought my car... it wasn't like that.
Anybody else has that problem or was it just me and the demo car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Search for this, and I'm sure you'll find many posts on this very issue. But, yes, 3rd ranges from slightly annoying to a real PITA for some people.
So, yeah, search and you'll find some complaints and ideas on how to address it.
Anybody else has that problem or was it just me and the demo car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Search for this, and I'm sure you'll find many posts on this very issue. But, yes, 3rd ranges from slightly annoying to a real PITA for some people.
So, yeah, search and you'll find some complaints and ideas on how to address it.
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Re: Sticky 3rd Gear??? (Black_K20)
I had an old post 2mo. back about trouble getting into 1st. I got many <U>more</U> responses about trouble getting into 3rd gear. Hope they fix it for '07
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I test drove an '06 Coupe, and I had a hard time getting it into 3rd too.. though when I hammered it around 5k, it went in easier.. *puzzled*
Damn dealer didn't have a 5spd. Accord..
Damn dealer didn't have a 5spd. Accord..
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i still have this problem, and it isnt just when its cold. it happens more when its cold, but not only when its cold. im not taking it to honda because they'll just say its driver error and they were unable to duplicate the problem and blah blah blah. havent heard anything about a short shifter fixing it though. i just dont wanna keep grinding going into 3rd because i dont feel like dealing with that can or worms in the long run
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Re: (kamikaze84)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kamikaze84 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the same thing. Didn't I hear somebody say that their problem got better after buying a short shifter?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I and several others on here have installed the Comptech Short Shifter, which has made the shift into 3rd gear a more stable one. And it also makes driving on back roads more fun . After 300 miles of use on it, my only complaint is that it has made the shift to 6th a bit more of a PITA, but I rarely put it in 6th.
However, if you are going to have a dealership look at it, have them look at it before installing the SS. Otherwise they may claim that it is causing the problem.
I and several others on here have installed the Comptech Short Shifter, which has made the shift into 3rd gear a more stable one. And it also makes driving on back roads more fun . After 300 miles of use on it, my only complaint is that it has made the shift to 6th a bit more of a PITA, but I rarely put it in 6th.
However, if you are going to have a dealership look at it, have them look at it before installing the SS. Otherwise they may claim that it is causing the problem.
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Re: (MonkeyConQueso)
Ive noticed this more and more as the weather begins to change here. It will feel like its in but its not then i have to jam it in. i ordered some bushings hopefully that will help. Anyone know where to get the base bushings? I ordered the shifter ones.
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Re: Sticky 3rd Gear??? (Black_K20)
My sticky third gear was the result of a synchro problem. THey had to orrder gear sets for 3rd and 4th gear. They have to remove the tranny. My car was in the shop for a week.
Modified by SI_you_later at 8:58 PM 10/17/2006
Modified by SI_you_later at 8:58 PM 10/17/2006
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