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Honda Civic Transmission Questions
I test drove a 06 Civic Coupe (5 speed) and a Civic Si with a 6-speed stick. They feel different in terms of smoothness. The 5-speed on the Coupe is smooth and light.
In comparison, the 6-speed shifter on the Si is very smooth and light too. I call it 'effortless' to the extent that I didn't have much positive feedback (don't know if I shift it in the next gear or not)when I up or down shift.
I like the 6-speed one with some reservations. It's a little bit different from the shifter on the S2000. It's vastly different from the 6-speed on an Audi A3 and 5-speed shifter on the Porsche Boxster and Cayman (obviously in the different price range). Somehow I prefer the German shifters because it has some positive feedback and a bit heavier in feeling.
BTW, the 6-speed on an Acura RSX Type-s is similar to the one on Si but a bit heavier and less vague.
I've driven stick shift for 8 years. What's your experience with these 'effortless" Honda shifters? Thanks.
In comparison, the 6-speed shifter on the Si is very smooth and light too. I call it 'effortless' to the extent that I didn't have much positive feedback (don't know if I shift it in the next gear or not)when I up or down shift.
I like the 6-speed one with some reservations. It's a little bit different from the shifter on the S2000. It's vastly different from the 6-speed on an Audi A3 and 5-speed shifter on the Porsche Boxster and Cayman (obviously in the different price range). Somehow I prefer the German shifters because it has some positive feedback and a bit heavier in feeling.
BTW, the 6-speed on an Acura RSX Type-s is similar to the one on Si but a bit heavier and less vague.
I've driven stick shift for 8 years. What's your experience with these 'effortless" Honda shifters? Thanks.
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In comparison, the 6-speed shifter on the Si is very smooth and light too. I call it 'effortless' to the extent that I didn't have much positive feedback (don't know if I shift it in the next gear or not)when I up or down shift.
I like the 6-speed one with some reservations. It's a little bit different from the shifter on the S2000. It's vastly different from the 6-speed on an Audi A3 and 5-speed shifter on the Porsche Boxster and Cayman (obviously in the different price range). Somehow I prefer the German shifters because it has some positive feedback and a bit heavier in feeling.
BTW, the 6-speed on an Acura RSX Type-s is similar to the one on Si but a bit heavier and less vague.
I've driven stick shift for 8 years. What's your experience with these 'effortless" Honda shifters? Thanks.
Haven't driven the Si yet but logically, I don't know how much different the two fo them can be.
Is there anything to help the problem like change some fluid or something?
with very little difference in the ratios.Why did they
do this if not marketing ploy.A real gearhead might think about this.The fact that there is no detent between D and 3
must mean you can run around the city in 3 and have lots of pep or leave it in D and settle for lethargic behavior.
I stumbled on this site and it looks like you guys all know a heck of a lot more about this stuff than me. Hopefully someone can help me identify my problem with my manual transmission 2000 Honda Civic si--the Canadian model if that makes a difference.
Basically over the past two weeks, I have noticed some significant shaking and shuddering in 2nd and 3rd gears. The shaking usually happens when I'm accelerating strongly--not quite flooring it, but not easing the accelerator either, somewhere in the middle. The RPMs don't jump or fall noticeably when the shaking is happening. A proper warmup of the engine doesn't seem fix the shaking either.
Let me know if anything springs to mind. Thanks a lot!
G :sick:
What is the problem? When shifting from 1st to 2nd with rpm's between 3000-4500, when I let out the clutch, the car has a very short (1/2 second) lurch forward, as if it is decelerating and then operates normally. It's almost like you're downshifting to slow down, but really, I am trying to accelerate!!
It took about 1000 miles of driving to figure out a way around it, but I did. The ONLY way to shift it smoothly in that RPM range is to do this: While moving shifter knob down to second gear, I have to MASH GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. Then, while releasing clutch, slowly release pressure on gas pedal. This, if timed correctly, will make a smooth shift.
To me, it sounds like a fuel delivery problem. What do you fine folks think?
It's no more controlled by a throttle cable, but instead by the pedal and the engine computer. People have complained that the engine rpm hangs for a few seconds between shifts and that is the effect that is given. If your car is fuctioning properly, that is about the only thing I see happening. I guess you have to relearn how to shift to make it smooth.
I drove an Elantra where the rpm's hung, but it didn't seem to cause a problem for a smooth shift.
Also, what's the best transmission fluid should I be looking into?
Research has told me that the SM is the best one. Redline makes a fluid but I believe it's tempermental in the hot weather.
I was in 'drive' gear and wanted to stop the car completely as I wanted to make a right on a highway service road. The car was probably 7 to 8 mph at this time. It was just coasting and I was not applying gas. When I started applying the brake, instead of stopping, the car started surging ahead with some hiccups. That made me push the brake pedal harder but the car simply won't stop. Ultimately, I couldn't stop and had to make the turn without stopping. Fortunately, the approaching car driver had noticed this and had slowed down. I am sure I was not pressing gas pedal instead of brake. After this I drove about 10 miles but everything seems normal now. But if the car doesn't listen to the brake, it is obviously very dangerous. Please suggest what could be wrong.
Thank you so much.
Malay
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When started with the egnine totaly cooled and accelerate somewhat hard the car will suddenly change gears and jump forward. I have never had it slow down suddenly. It acts as if I suddenly floored it where it has always been smooth. After a while, about 5 minutes of driveing it will transfer gears normally. The typical rpm I drive it at is 3k-5k. When I bought the car at 42k miles it never did this, it started acting this way about 54k.
Also, when I do floor it, even after driveing it for a while, it takes about a second for it to jump rpm to high and jet forward. Shouldent it be that as soon as I floor it it jets forward? Instant response? It has always done this.
Thank you in advance for the help.
So you turn the ignition key, and you hear what?
You need three basic things for the engine to start. You need a fuel/air mixture, compression of the fuel in the cylinder, and a spark, all of those occuring at the right time.
What do you know about the condition of the spark plugs, and the spark plug wires?
What do you know about the fuel pump, fuel filter, and air filter? Can you smell gasoline, which would indicate too much gas or spark not igniting it.
Are there any engine noises that either have occurred, or are occuring which would leave you to believe there might be a piston, valve, or timing belt problem?
There could be a hundred things that effect the three basics needed, and you're going to need to find a way to eliminate 2 of them as not a problem, or focus on one because you know it is a problem.
And your posts would be easier to read if you didn't put everything in CAPS.
but if anyone can help me out with the vibration problem that would be great...
my old post is #38: "I'm starting to notice and getting annoyed at when I shift into 3rd gear. I shift it into 3rd gear...and if I push alittle more into gear gear, there's this vibration (I'm not even pushing it hard or anything, just as if you're resting on it). There's no grinding noise from the car, but I get this vibration that happens in 3rd gear. What is it? Is it normal? What's the fix?"
I know that this doesn't help you much, but there it is.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Regarding the 3rd gear issue, there have been some recent reports that Honda has just or is about to release some sort of a fix (over and above the upgraded fluid fix of a year ago or so) that includes new gears and syncros.
As for the rev-hang, that is a component of the drive by wire throttle system that keeps the emissions low. There have been numerous firmware updates that have allegedly been written to address the problem. Have your dealer check to see of the latest throttle firmware is in place.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Do you know for sure that it is transmission fluid? Can you see where it is leaking from? Does the car drive any differently or have any other symptoms that are now different, than the way it was before you did this?
How is it that you know this is transmission fluid?
How is it that you know this is transmission fluid?
I had to use a lot of force to put it back to Park. It seemed to stuck inside the transmission gear box (Brake pedal and release button were fully pressed).
I bought this 96 CIVIC last month, I did notice the gear selection was not smooth. I had lubricated inside gear lever box, but it did not help.
Even with engine off, insert key in shift lock and push down it, very hard to move shift lever from P to R-N.
I am afraid one day, I would be able to drive in reverse only.
Any helps to identify the problem/fix would be greatly appreciated