Civic Type R Owners With Third Gear Issues Please Read

**KashCTR** · 19-12-2007 01:56 PM

Hi Guys

I got my CTR in November its now done 1400Ks approx. I had this problem from the very first day. I have read a million threads and forums and can confirm this is a problem is CTRs (atleast 95%) only a few owners have not had this problem. Maybe they have not realized it yet because this problem does not happen every time you engage third gear. But to those who are thinking of buying it its not a major issue. If I am not lazy I dont get this problem it happens only in city driving when I am tired....

But have tot say love this car... !!!!!!!!!!

I read somewhere that Honda are trying to get a fix for this problem in UK any news on that....??? Let me know

Cheers

**Double R** · 09-03-2008 09:30 PM

We're not the only ones with 3rd gear issues. Same problem in the States with their SI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNOQHAVsbhE

**Kidnkorner** · 25-03-2008 04:57 PM

You guys aren't the only ones with this problem. All the guys in North America are suffering as well.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mecha...-problems.html

**Sidor** · 18-05-2008 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kidnkorner

You guys aren't the only ones with this problem. All the guys in North America are suffering as well.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mecha...-problems.html

Managing Director of JAS Motorsport, Mr. Alessandro Mariani said, “We are frustrated with the failure of the transmission which prevented the Civic from achieving an impressive result in its Australian debut. However, we enjoyed the experience and are very committed to the next Australian event."

hopefully it was not 3rd gear issue that Honda denies ...

**lukits01** · 18-05-2008 10:04 PM

JAS motorsport FN2 doesn't use Honda Gearbox
They use Sequential Gearbox made by SADEV

**amato2** · 18-05-2008 11:28 PM

i picked up my FN on friday, ive done 120ks over the weekend and didnt notice what o ever the third gear prob maybe i am just lucky...

Luvin it though best car i have eva bought!!

**Felix** · 19-05-2008 10:55 AM

I just took mine in for the 1month service. The honda dealer mentioned that they were aware of 3rd gear issues in the FN2R and that a transmission fluid change "seems" to fix the problem...

**Reothe** · 19-05-2008 11:57 AM

Did they change your transmission fluid over under warranty or did they make you pay for it? Thanks for the info by the way.

**Felix** · 19-05-2008 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Reothe

Did they change your transmission fluid over under warranty or did they make you pay for it? Thanks for the info by the way.

Under warranty, during first free check up. i just picked up the car, drove about 15kms. Going into 3rd gear feels heaps better already. The mechanic said they have fixed 6 cars with the 3rd gear problem by just changing the transmission fluid.

**UGE70Y** · 21-05-2008 11:41 AM

hey all,

i got my fn2 around october 07 waited 2months before i got the car which was a bitch. its now 7months and still loving it the only problems i had were the frickin paint stone chipping dat sucked was like a week after i got the car i had like 3 big ones.

Ive experienced my fn2 to roll down the drive way when parked i forgot to place it in gear only the hand brake on. Was weird a new car to be doin that nearly broke down n cryed like a baby. This was like 2 weeks in.

Ive experience a pop maybe 2 times with the gear box but seems to be runnin fine. That really sux for those with that 3rd gear issue.

The first 1000k you have to be gentle right but i was thrashing it hard, when i went out of the dealer ship hit 140km on the m4 which i was told no to do but still ive had no problems with the gear box.

i got new rims after doin 1000k was real happy with em too OZZY TYRES Vertinni Fashios 20x8.5 $2700 cash money. Was so paranoid about get m dem scratched they look awsome but to summarise everything up until now --

Passenger side door bottom section scratched up (Fukn Pitt St Parking Barriers)

Front bonet 3 big stone chips n accumilattin also my pops dropped a frikkin broom on it has a tiny dent (cryed for like weeks about it)

Water reservoir was leaking so got that fixed with the waranty - that really sux for a new car to have dat problem

20inch Vertinni Fashions all wheels Scratched but still lookin hot

Front Skirt mud guard driver side eatin up - ive got 20s n didnt lower my ride no rubbing but occasional front end scratchn - so for those lowerin your FN2 drive really really really careful

All up still lookin hot n can't waite to mod it up JTUNE Supacharga