My 3rd gear experience...help please

dunleavy · 9th July 2012, 12:01

I'm starting this thread because I feel my 3rd gear issues are a little different to others' experiences I've read about.
This is partly because my Type R is MY11 and some people seem to think it's only the earlier models that are affected.

Shifting into 3rd gear usually feels "notchy" or as though the gearstick is grinding into position (I think it's also audible). Only on a couple of occassions have I experienced something similar in other gears. It has never popped out of gear - it just doesn't always shift smoothly.

I'm bringing this up because I've heard some say how smooth their gearbox is and I can't say the same about mine!

-Is this "grinding" of the shifter into gear bad/causing damage in any way?
-Is shifting gears meant to be perfectly smooth or should I expect what I've experienced?
-Is it worth getting this repaired?

Thanks everyone!!

ash_rage · 9th July 2012, 12:11

3rd gear synchro,

common issue with the FN2

Fault number 2:

Honda Hints and Tip Issue no 9

C.B · 9th July 2012, 13:26

Clutch adjustment? You must have the revised synchro in an 11 plate which is all honda would do

I wouldnt say mine is as smooth as the other gears, I think its a 'feature' of the car myself every one I have drove have been the same even when the owners have claimed it isnt

andyfto · 9th July 2012, 16:46

Is it more noticeable from cold?

My car is a my10 and I get this, especially from cold and in 3rd gear. Once the car is up to temp it happens a lot less. If you are using your car for lots of short journeys then it can get right on your wick!!

I'm going to see Honda about my 3rd gear and the clicking clutch pedal.

FrankstaH · 9th July 2012, 16:55

exactly as Ashsaid - if your car is under warranty book it in

dunleavy · 9th July 2012, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ash_rage

3rd gear synchro,

common issue with the FN2

Fault number 2:

Honda Hints and Tip Issue no 9

Thanks!

It says 2007 model only....would warranty still cover my 2011 model?

ash_rage · 10th July 2012, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunleavy

Thanks!

It says 2007 model only....would warranty still cover my 2011 model?

It's not a consumable part and given the history of the issue with that that synchro set in the FN2 I wouldn't think it's out of the question.

You shouldn't be replacing synchros on a 1-2 year old car

dweezle · 10th July 2012, 20:30

Mine is 09 has 3rd gear issues and my dealer wouldn't warranty it they said it had non honda gearbox oil put in when i had my clutch done at a garage, even though i reported this before the clutch was replaced as honda told me it was the clutch causing the problems, he soon back tracked saying last time was booked in for gear selection this time was booked in for bearing noise (he told me that this is the problem and should book it in). Im reading more and more people having these gear problems again with syncros and bearings just a shame dealers are being a pain doing anything about it.

dunleavy · 14th July 2012, 03:46

Does anyone know if this issue has been known to affect any other gears (apart from 3rd gear)?

Kuneho · 14th July 2012, 06:34

-Is this "grinding" of the shifter into gear bad/causing damage in any way?

yes it is, so avoid it... once you get in the car, adjust your seat properly in the way you can properly extend your left leg to the clutch..

-Is shifting gears meant to be perfectly smooth or should I expect what I've experienced?

it should be perfectly smooth..

-Is it worth getting this repaired?

yes it is, the gearbox was part of transmission assembly which connected to the engine, can only be done by expert...

i hope this will help...

9th July 2012, 12:01	#1 (permalink)
dunleavy Join Date: 20th February 2012 Location: . Posts: 30 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My 3rd gear experience...help please I'm starting this thread because I feel my 3rd gear issues are a little different to others' experiences I've read about. This is partly because my Type R is MY11 and some people seem to think it's only the earlier models that are affected. Shifting into 3rd gear usually feels "notchy" or as though the gearstick is grinding into position (I think it's also audible). Only on a couple of occassions have I experienced something similar in other gears. It has never popped out of gear - it just doesn't always shift smoothly. I'm bringing this up because I've heard some say how smooth their gearbox is and I can't say the same about mine! -Is this "grinding" of the shifter into gear bad/causing damage in any way? -Is shifting gears meant to be perfectly smooth or should I expect what I've experienced? -Is it worth getting this repaired? Thanks everyone!!

Similar Threads for: My 3rd gear experience...help please
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dealers my experience so far	pedy	Buying, Dealers and Servicing	10	1st March 2012 14:43
Whole new experience	Cariad837	Introduce yourself	18	29th October 2011 19:11
Tuning does anyone have experience with this company?	Growler	Engines and Transmission	5	21st November 2010 18:19
My CRV experience	Kabooooooom	Honda CR-V	2	20th May 2009 12:31
Tech DBW, what is your experience ?	pcr	Engines and Transmission	5	20th October 2006 08:00

9th July 2012, 12:11	#2 (permalink)
ash_rage Supporter Car: CTR GT Join Date: 14th January 2010 Location: London and Essex Posts: 6,436 Thanks given: 702 Thanked 557 Times in 466 Posts iTrader: (21)	3rd gear synchro, common issue with the FN2 Fault number 2: Honda Hints and Tip Issue no 9

9th July 2012, 13:26	#3 (permalink)
C.B UKDM Car: 2007 CTR NHB GT Join Date: 13th April 2011 Location: North West (petrol station) Posts: 573 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (2)	Clutch adjustment? You must have the revised synchro in an 11 plate which is all honda would do I wouldnt say mine is as smooth as the other gears, I think its a 'feature' of the car myself every one I have drove have been the same even when the owners have claimed it isnt

9th July 2012, 16:46	#4 (permalink)
andyfto Car: 2010 CTR GT NHB Join Date: 31st October 2011 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 32 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is it more noticeable from cold? My car is a my10 and I get this, especially from cold and in 3rd gear. Once the car is up to temp it happens a lot less. If you are using your car for lots of short journeys then it can get right on your wick!! I'm going to see Honda about my 3rd gear and the clicking clutch pedal.

9th July 2012, 16:55	#5 (permalink)
FrankstaH Supporter Car: 58 Plate Milano CTR GT Join Date: 10th April 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,268 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 258 Times in 242 Posts iTrader: (10)	exactly as Ashsaid - if your car is under warranty book it in

10th July 2012, 20:30	#8 (permalink)
dweezle regrets his username Car: Championship White Join Date: 6th April 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,575 Thanks given: 542 Thanked 369 Times in 343 Posts iTrader: (2)	Mine is 09 has 3rd gear issues and my dealer wouldn't warranty it they said it had non honda gearbox oil put in when i had my clutch done at a garage, even though i reported this before the clutch was replaced as honda told me it was the clutch causing the problems, he soon back tracked saying last time was booked in for gear selection this time was booked in for bearing noise (he told me that this is the problem and should book it in). Im reading more and more people having these gear problems again with syncros and bearings just a shame dealers are being a pain doing anything about it.

14th July 2012, 03:46	#9 (permalink)
dunleavy Thread starter Join Date: 20th February 2012 Location: . Posts: 30 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if this issue has been known to affect any other gears (apart from 3rd gear)?

14th July 2012, 06:34	#10 (permalink)
Kuneho Supporter Car: 2010 Honda Civic Type-R Euro Join Date: 2nd November 2011 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 269 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts iTrader: (0)	-Is this "grinding" of the shifter into gear bad/causing damage in any way? yes it is, so avoid it... once you get in the car, adjust your seat properly in the way you can properly extend your left leg to the clutch.. -Is shifting gears meant to be perfectly smooth or should I expect what I've experienced? it should be perfectly smooth.. -Is it worth getting this repaired? yes it is, the gearbox was part of transmission assembly which connected to the engine, can only be done by expert... i hope this will help...