Transmission i-shift disengages

battersea · 15th May 2008, 10:36

I have a Dec 2007 registered 1.4 i-shift.

On several occassions whilst driving in auto the gears have suddenly disengaged and "0" (not "N") has appeared in the display. To get it back into gear I have to put my foot on the brake and tap the gearstick into "A". You can imagine this is most disconcerting, especially if you are about to start overtaking another car.

The car has been back to the dealer twice. The first time they couldn't find anything wrong. The second time they upgraded the software. The drive is now much smoother and the "disengaging" problem seem to go away. However, it happend again a couple of days ago.

Am I alone with this problem? Have others experienced it? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Wheelchair · 15th May 2008, 11:42

Just wondering how you rate your car overall? I have a 1.4 i-Shift on order at the moment, it will be ready 3rd week in July.

Hope you manage to get your problem sorted soon.

Kremmen · 15th May 2008, 12:21

If it is showing "0" then the dealer shoud be able to read the diagnostics and investigate thatI would have thought?

I cannot remember ever having seen "0". Just A R and 1 thru 6.

I have had in the distant past a few times when I had no drive because the gear changed and it failed to return the throttle. I put that down to me pressing the throttle too hard during the change and confusing it.

It's been as good as gold since the upgrade (still don't like the i-shift though).

electric · 15th May 2008, 17:06

I sometimes see 0 when the engine is running and I have put it in N - say at traffic lights. When I then put it in D it might not engage if it considers my foot was not pressed hard enough on the brake pedal. I then put it back to N but see 0. It takes about 5 seconds to sort itself out and get back into a working D while I pump the brake pedal.

Meanwhile the cars behind at the now green lights are hooting me thinking I am not paying attention.

Although I have the latest software I will be first in the queue for a new Civic with a proper automatic gearbox. i-Shift is great at speeds over 40mph. It just cannot cope with stop/start heavy traffic.

It also for no real reason has good and bad days. It can be reasonably smooth one day and the next day on the same journey really jerky.

Clive242 · 15th May 2008, 17:18

I also have a Dec 07 registered i-SHIFT (1.8 ES), but have NEVER seen '0' on the display. I've dribbled on many times before how much I like the i-SHIFT, and am still of the opinion that I never want another manual again.

I also assumed I'd got the latest version of the software, but now have doubts if yours has been upgraded. 1st service due in 900 miles, perhaps I'll check.

Kremmen · 16th May 2008, 07:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

If it is showing "0" then the dealer shoud be able to read the diagnostics and investigate thatI would have thought?

I cannot remember ever having seen "0". Just A R and 1 thru 6.

I have had in the distant past a few times when I had no drive because the gear changed and it failed to return the throttle. I put that down to me pressing the throttle too hard during the change and confusing it.

It's been as good as gold since the upgrade (still don't like the i-shift though).

Isn't it just typical - happened again this morning. Changed from first to second then nothing - no throttle response at all for about 5 seconds, just slowing down and there was nothing I could do. Only ever happens when it's cold though.

drewandy · 16th May 2008, 11:06

Had the same, sort of.

All segments on the gear indicator lit and no throttle response the car just coasting.

Only happened once lasted a few seconds and just leaving work so still cold.

Been fine since.

maybe the software picked up a virus from some cheap petrol !

Kremmen · 16th May 2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewandy

Had the same, sort of.

All segments on the gear indicator lit and no throttle response the car just coasting.

Only happened once lasted a few seconds and just leaving work so still cold.

Been fine since.

maybe the software picked up a virus from some cheap petrol !

Strange !

Mine happened twice in quick succession about 4 or 5 months ago and it's been fine since until this morning.
It's trying to convince me to go for the Hybrid with CVT next time

Maldax · 20th May 2008, 12:24

I have never seen a 0 on mine would say it has a fault on it somewhere and dealer should be able to sort! Having a 0 displayed must have been programmed into it (it's not going to make it up) so a call to honda should be able to tell the dealer whats going on

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battersea Valve Cap Join Date: 25th March 2008 Location: London Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i-shift disengages I have a Dec 2007 registered 1.4 i-shift. On several occassions whilst driving in auto the gears have suddenly disengaged and "0" (not "N") has appeared in the display. To get it back into gear I have to put my foot on the brake and tap the gearstick into "A". You can imagine this is most disconcerting, especially if you are about to start overtaking another car. The car has been back to the dealer twice. The first time they couldn't find anything wrong. The second time they upgraded the software. The drive is now much smoother and the "disengaging" problem seem to go away. However, it happend again a couple of days ago. Am I alone with this problem? Have others experienced it? Any thoughts or suggestions?

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drewandy Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd January 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	And me Had the same, sort of. All segments on the gear indicator lit and no throttle response the car just coasting. Only happened once lasted a few seconds and just leaving work so still cold. Been fine since. maybe the software picked up a virus from some cheap petrol !

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Wheelchair Purveyor of Wit & Wisdom! Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 3,410 Thanks: 33 Thanked 102 Times in 93 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just wondering how you rate your car overall? I have a 1.4 i-Shift on order at the moment, it will be ready 3rd week in July. Hope you manage to get your problem sorted soon.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it is showing "0" then the dealer shoud be able to read the diagnostics and investigate thatI would have thought? I cannot remember ever having seen "0". Just A R and 1 thru 6. I have had in the distant past a few times when I had no drive because the gear changed and it failed to return the throttle. I put that down to me pressing the throttle too hard during the change and confusing it. It's been as good as gold since the upgrade (still don't like the i-shift though).

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electric Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 164 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I sometimes see 0 when the engine is running and I have put it in N - say at traffic lights. When I then put it in D it might not engage if it considers my foot was not pressed hard enough on the brake pedal. I then put it back to N but see 0. It takes about 5 seconds to sort itself out and get back into a working D while I pump the brake pedal. Meanwhile the cars behind at the now green lights are hooting me thinking I am not paying attention. Although I have the latest software I will be first in the queue for a new Civic with a proper automatic gearbox. i-Shift is great at speeds over 40mph. It just cannot cope with stop/start heavy traffic. It also for no real reason has good and bad days. It can be reasonably smooth one day and the next day on the same journey really jerky.

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Clive242 Why do I come here? Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 29th October 2007 Location: Stuck in 1983 Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I also have a Dec 07 registered i-SHIFT (1.8 ES), but have NEVER seen '0' on the display. I've dribbled on many times before how much I like the i-SHIFT, and am still of the opinion that I never want another manual again. I also assumed I'd got the latest version of the software, but now have doubts if yours has been upgraded. 1st service due in 900 miles, perhaps I'll check.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have never seen a 0 on mine would say it has a fault on it somewhere and dealer should be able to sort! Having a 0 displayed must have been programmed into it (it's not going to make it up) so a call to honda should be able to tell the dealer whats going on