#2133467 - 12/15/07 02:07 PM
07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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lovecheese6397
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Registered: 12/15/07
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I haven't driven a manual in quite a while but I've become quite good at it again. First car I learned on was a Honda Accord. My main question is about shifting into third gear. It feels as if it isn't an easy flow like 1-2, 3-4, 5-6. 2-3 feels like there's something in the way, and probably once a day I end up grinding third gear. Has anyone had this problem, is it normal, or do I need to go to Honda ASAP?
2nd question... I have a rattle somewhere on the passenger side front seat when I'm going 30 miles an hour or more. It's not loud but I can hear it and I hate rattles! Has anyone had this problem and knows where it's at?
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#2133489 - 12/15/07 02:17 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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AX-NY'06Si
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Registered: 09/19/06
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The 2-3 shift issue is normal. Some here have had it really bad, others get used to it, others have had it go away over time, and some have seemed to "fix it" with a change of fluid. The few people who have had tranny repairs under warranty seem to have had more problems after the repairs. It is usually prevalent when it is cold. Also, 1-2 gives problems for some. If you search the forum you will see about 1,000 posts about the topic, with several technical discussions. Essentially, the only way to avoid the grind is to make sure you are all the way into third before releasing the clutch (even pressure, don't shove it). If you think you might not be, goose the throttle and it will get over that last resistance (balk ring). Some people report that changing to new Honda MTF or Synthetic MTF seems to help (I believe that the Civic uses 10W-30 MTF, but I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong).
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#2133500 - 12/15/07 02:21 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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lovecheese6397
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Thank you for the quick reply AX-NY, this is my first honda that I ever owned. I love it to death.
I was just reading a post about a guy having the same problem. I guess wear and tare will get it into place..
now if only i can find that dang rattle!
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#2133676 - 12/15/07 03:27 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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AX-NY'06Si
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Registered: 09/19/06
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Try the sunroof. Mine rattles, especially when cold.
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#2133850 - 12/15/07 04:44 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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austin843
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Registered: 04/22/07
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I have the rattle too, it fixes itself though, it kind of comes and goes. As far as third gear, join the club man, haha Contacting Honda didn't do me much good, people say synthetic MTF helps, i plan on trying that soon. I have just kind of learned to live with the occasionally stubborn third gear.
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#2147289 - 12/19/07 07:03 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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lovecheese6397
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Alrighty, I found the rattle... It's somewhere in the consoul... I'm going to tear it apart tomorrow after work and see if I can find that loose wire.
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#2152232 - 12/21/07 09:44 AM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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lovecheese6397
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Yeah tearing the consoul apart isn't good for someone with my skill. I'll take it to the dealer!
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#2160804 - 12/25/07 02:41 AM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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Design
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If the dealer can't duplicate it, there's no reason to fix it. Be as specific as possible when describing the problem and have the tech do the test drive with you in the car. Best to have the car driven when the transmission's cold.
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#2203671 - 01/08/08 06:45 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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Almotorhead
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Registered: 01/15/07
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Loc: Upstate NY
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My dealer replaced the tranny fluid. I was told they would replace all components regarding third gear then reassemble if the fluid change didn't cure it. This was done about two months ago (fluid change only). The overall shifting has improved very much (all gears), but this just makes the defect less noticeable. I will probably bring it in to have them replace third gears parts. . .
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#2203759 - 01/08/08 07:15 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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00civicsiboy
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Registered: 04/18/06
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I was at a honda dealer earlier today and asked them if they were doing warranty work on the famous 2-3rd gear issues. They say they were warrantying ALL of the SI's that came in the with problem...
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#2222307 - 01/14/08 08:42 AM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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jameysi
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Registered: 11/23/06
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I found a rattle from under the passenger rear seat. It was the grab bar for the seat adjustment.
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#2269475 - 01/28/08 03:17 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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badrabbitt
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Registered: 01/28/08
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third is occasionally a bit of a problem. especially when it is cold. i thought it was because i'm a short girl and i wasn't pushing the clutch in far enough, but its not. and i also have the odd vibration the dealership can't seem to find.
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#2270059 - 01/28/08 05:48 PM
Re: 07 SI, 2 problems, Need help please.
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civic07si4dr
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Registered: 04/30/07
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I have had problems with getting into 3rd gear from 2nd. I found out that changing the mtf and getting a comptech ss helps. The comptech helps by letting you know if you're in the gear or not. Before the ss I would think its in and let the clutch go and hear that infamous grinding noise. After the ss I have less problems getting it into 3rd but if I do, I now can feel its not in so I dont grind anymore. The mtf and ss doesnt help cure the problem but it helps you not grind your gears.
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