NoPainNoGain

First I'd just like to say that this is a real cool site and I'm happy to be part of it. Back to the issue here with my 3rd gear. It seems like once in awhile my third gear pops out right after I put it in. Other times it feels like i put it into gear with the clutch all the way down but it doesnt really want to go. Or it gos like halfway and then it kinda clicks in. Maybe it sounds kinda weird or Im not explaining to well but if anyone has had this same situation or has information that would be cool. Thanks

WILD_WILL

Yea ive had this problem before only when its cold sometimes it dosent go in all the way you gotta use some force just always make sure the clutch is all the way down while its warming up.

Type X

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NoPainNoGain &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First I'd just like to say that this is a real cool site and I'm happy to be part of it. Back to the issue here with my 3rd gear. It seems like once in awhile my third gear pops out right after I put it in. Other times it feels like i put it into gear with the clutch all the way down but it doesnt really want to go. Or it gos like halfway and then it kinda clicks in. Maybe it sounds kinda weird or Im not explaining to well but if anyone has had this same situation or has information that would be cool. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>


Polijana will confirm this

After installing the comptech short shifter and weighted **** (i got circuit hero & he got skunk2)

all issues with 3rd have been "virtually NON existant"

NoPainNoGain

Ah see you learn something new everyday. Thanks

tone*def

Yea just to say you are not alone dude, have the same problem~! but thanks for the heads up type-X

Rahxephon

try to change your MTF...other recommended Amsoil or GM syncro..it could solve your problems...

Type X

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yea i talked to 2 friends who did the amsoil

thats on the list of things to do

racerEX

Got 2 qts of Amsoil synchromesh MTF sitting on the bench in my shop. I just have to find an hour or so to swap the fluid out.....plus the floor in my garage is a little cold, so I think I'm going to try hit my buddy up to use his lift in a nice heated garage.

Aggressive Racing

Thanks for the info guys,i'm having the same problem,thought it was just me.

Michael Bolton

I think one of the biggest factors or 3rd gear notchiness is not letting the engine warm up before driving. I find that most times i have issues is when im rushing and drive the car while cold. the other times its mostly my error. i have the comptech short shifter i still have a few issues. i also got the Corsport bushings that i have to install hopefully that will correct it as well.

RICO_

So where can i get the AMSOIL tranny fluid. And when i do, will the dealership charge me to change it out? Will it have any long-term effects on the tranny? Somebody said they were concerned about that i can't remember who though.

Michael Bolton

i know that on EM1's GM Syncromesh was shizzle. I dont know if this is still the case with the FG2 tranny

Rahxephon

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you get thru their website...that's how i've ordered mine. $8.60 bottle

MattZ28

This was happening to me more and more often. I changed my MTF to the new Honda fluid, and it completely disappeared.

Michael Bolton

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i thought that they already came with the new fluid?

RICO_

So which is better then? This new "Honda fluid" or the AMSOIL tranny fluid?

Beefkake

I used to have this problem and while it is fun buying new stuff for your car, I'm not sure it's necessary to get rid of the 3rd gear problem. I have done nothing to my car and it went away on it's own. Perhaps I am a rare case but maybe once you work the car in, it will go away.

NoPainNoGain

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Beefkake &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I used to have this problem and while it is fun buying new stuff for your car, I'm not sure it's necessary to get rid of the 3rd gear problem. I have done nothing to my car and it went away on it's own. Perhaps I am a rare case but maybe once you work the car in, it will go away.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I already have about 6200 miles. If it hasnt set in yet I dont know if it will anytime soon, but you never know. Though changing the tranny fluid could do it.

Beefkake

I'd wait till 10k and see if it happens anymore. I'm up to almost 20k and it hasn't happened in months for me. Just trying to save you a few bucks. You might want the comptech short shifter anyways though.

RICO_

Well i'm just over 10K right now and the problem wasn't as bad as it was before, but it's still noticeable sometimes.

nyce1

I have been having the same issue with my 07 SI. I thought it was just me but it's good to know that this a known issue. I will wait a bit as I only have about 4k miles.

jascon

Yeah, this issue has caused me to always be cautious going into 3rd since its made me grind going into 3rd a few times. Hopefully honda figures a way to fix this.