Honda has finally issued a TSB on the third gear issue that's been plaguing everything from the Civic Si to the Acura TL. According to affected owners, when the manual transmission was in third gear, it would occasionally pop into neutral and occasionally grind into place. Honda originally didn't recognize the problem and still isn't issuing a recall, but they have put out a TSB and are offering to correct the problem free of charge to owners who take their vehicle into a dealership. The documentation for Honda and Acura is now available (PDF warning) and you can hit the jump to see which vehicles are included in the TSB.
[Source: AutomotiveArticles via KickingTires]
- 2003-07 Honda Accord V-6 with M/T
- 2008 Accord V-6 coupe with M/T
- 2006-08 Civic Si coupe
- 2007-08 Civic Si sedan
- 2003 Acura 3.2CL with M/T
- 2002-06 Acura RSX with six-speed
- 2004-08 Acura TL with M/T
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Daniel Cowan @ May 1st 2008 6:32PM
what is a TSB
Triton46 @ May 1st 2008 6:39PM
Technical Service Bulletin
rouse42 @ May 1st 2008 6:39PM
what is a "technical service bulletin" alex
geo.stewart @ May 1st 2008 6:52PM
a recall but its not a recall if you call it a TSB.
In other words, we screwed up but its not life threatening yet so we'll call it a TSB
Zane @ May 1st 2008 6:53PM
Who's Alex??
rouse42 @ May 1st 2008 7:06PM
alex trebek. jeopardy
Zane @ May 1st 2008 7:18PM
Oh, the host of the most boring game show on earth, eh?
rouse42 @ May 1st 2008 10:45PM
what is "you are correct"
give me GT-R's for $2000
Ligor @ May 1st 2008 10:40PM
hahah
I knew they would not own up to the problem and call it an issue.
am I glad I steered 3 of my family members away from the Accord
rouse42 @ May 1st 2008 6:37PM
sweet! my RSX has had that problem.
Xcountryflyer @ May 1st 2008 6:50PM
TSBs are free for those still under warranty and not for those out of warranty. It seems that if you're out of warranty it might not be free if you read the actual documents. If it was a recall, it'd be free to all.
judd @ May 1st 2008 7:03PM
Not good for people out of warranty for sure, but that Fox News video about the protest sure made quick work for this to come out. Too bad it's warm out since the problem is more pronounced when the transmission is cold.
Zobi @ May 1st 2008 7:08PM
Weird, my 91 Accord does that too.
rouse42 @ May 1st 2008 7:10PM
so do you think i should pull my B&M short shift out.
probably or there gonna say. opps.. must of been the short shifter. sorry we cant do the job for free. and our tech didnt notice till after the repair so thats gonna be $3485, how did you wanna pay for that.
vdk @ May 1st 2008 7:12PM
didn't I tell you Hondas are not reliable...
Judd @ May 1st 2008 7:15PM
Compared to what, a mack truck?
Kotse @ May 1st 2008 8:13PM
I remember my old traded in 5sp Civic DX was doing this....a 1990 model(!)
Friggin' Honda...they owe me an 8yr old TSB (!)
zmf001 @ May 1st 2008 8:22PM
That's funny I had the exact same problem with my 2003 VW Jetta 6 speed manual. VW had the same solution, issue a TSB, it is not life threatening.
They fixed it for the 2004's and later I think.
Chocolate @ May 1st 2008 8:24PM
PDF Warning ... what is that, the Spoiler Alert for the one guy who hasn't watch this week-end's Grand Prix and still hasn't installed Acrobat?
Dad @ May 1st 2008 8:36PM
Quality reputation takes a hit.