Re: 01 Civic Manual Tranny Question

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Re: 01 Civic Manual Tranny Question

TeGGeR®

30 Aug 2005 22:28

> I have a 2001 Civic EX and noticed that shifting into reverse is
> getting more tricky (didn't noticed this when car was new). For
> instance, when the civic is rolling backwards, most times shifting it
> to reverse, stops the car rolling abrupt with a "dud" sound.

Normal. But the car should not be rolling when you put it in reverse.

Come to a complete stop, then wait a second or two, or put it in second or
third, then into reverse. This will stop the input shaft from spinning.

> Secondly, when the car is standing still, shifting it to reverse
> doesn't always catch, I have to do it twice.

Try shifting into another gear (2nd, 3rd, 4th), then into reverse. That
realigns the dogs a bit.

> Is this normal? This is my first civic with a manual tranny so I'm not
> sure.
>
> Also, after 4 years, I'm still having a tough time (when engine is
> cold) shifting from first to second, smoothly.

There's a big rpm gap between 1st and 2nd. Takes some getting used to the
timing.

> I'm also a motorcycle
> rider (Honda CBR600) and I never had a problem doing this with my bike
> (also manual).

Sequential tranny. Totally different design. Automobile trannies are
selective.

> I mentioned this to the dealer, and they're telling me
> this is fine.

They're almost certainly right.

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30 Aug 2005 16:35

I have a 2001 Civic EX and noticed that shifting into reverse is getting
more tricky (didn't noticed this when car was new). For instance, when the
civic is rolling backwards, most times shifting it to reverse, stops the car
rolling abrupt with a "dud" sound.

Secondly, when the car is standing still, shifting it to reverse doesn't
always catch, I have to do it twice.

Is this normal? This is my first civic with a manual tranny so I'm not sure.

Also, after 4 years, I'm still having a tough time (when engine is cold)
shifting from first to second, smoothly. I'm also a motorcycle rider (Honda
CBR600) and I never had a problem doing this with my bike (also manual). I
mentioned this to the dealer, and they're telling me this is fine.

Please give your thoughts.

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