Grimicer Clutched August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Hihi, my 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S is having a gearbox issue. The problem is as described below.. When travelling in 5th gear above 70kmh, if i do not step on the accelerator and let the speed slowly go below 65kmh, it automatically downshifts and i can feel like it's hunting for the 4th gear before it jerks and get in gear. This does not happen everytime. However, when i use paddle shifters to downshift or brake from above 70kmh, it does not seem to jerk. Anyone knows what is going on?Transmission oil is new. Thanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcx607 4th Gear August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 (edited) Like to ask more questions....What happen if you continue to cruise at 65km/h? did your tx shift down (4th gear)? Your experience issue on tx during flat road or up slope? For most Honda GB, if you're driving (5th gear) and hit the brake even a little, it will shift down (4th gear) anticipating of slowing. I think no big issue with shifting down. Edited August 31, 2013 by Tcx607 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimicer Clutched August 31, 2013 Author Share August 31, 2013 Like to ask more questions....What happen if you continue to cruise at 65km/h? did your tx shift down (4th gear)? Your experience issue on tx during flat road or up slope? For most Honda GB, if you're driving (5th gear) and hit the brake even a little, it will shift down (4th gear) anticipating of slowing. I think no big issue with shifting down. Thanks for responding! When I do not step on the accelerator, it slowly goes down to about 65kmh where it tries to downshift to 4th gear. This is the part when the gear sometimes doesn't engage for about a second. Usually happens on flat road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp 1st Gear August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Try reset the ECU by removing the battery n connect it back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcx607 4th Gear September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 I would suggest you try in sport mode (S). Try peddle shift to 5th gear and cruise down. See the same phenomenal still exist? It should down shift gradually without much jerk. You may like to switch to mode S and use peddle shift. You have absolute control of gear change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooosh 1st Gear September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 Whats your mileage? Maybe synchro teeths are worn off... Try to high rev to above 6krpm and change gear to see if there is a intermittent loss of power in between? For healthy transmissions, power during gear shift should be good throughout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear October 23, 2013 Share October 23, 2013 i have an civic previously, honda are notoriously high revers, and will down shift when it senses some slowing down. prehaps to resolve the jerking, flush and replace the ATF....that is the cheapest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon-_- 1st Gear October 28, 2013 Share October 28, 2013 i have an civic previously, honda are notoriously high revers, and will down shift when it senses some slowing down. prehaps to resolve the jerking, flush and replace the ATF....that is the cheapest... Agree thats the best solution as its cheapest hope all is good after changing. Workshop normally recommend 30-40k change ATF however when you car aged as well as mileage clock upwards 20k interval will be better for Honda vehicle. Remember Honda use only original ATF do not use after market! Not worth to save abit...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothscott 5th Gear March 9, 2014 Share March 9, 2014 Hi all, i am owning a civic fd1 1.8 and would like to change the original gear knob, but i consulted some shops to find out that it is impossible to change the original gear knob. Anybody know of any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic March 9, 2014 Share March 9, 2014 Hi all, i am owning a civic fd1 1.8 and would like to change the original gear knob, but i consulted some shops to find out that it is impossible to change the original gear knob. Anybody know of any suggestions? impossible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothscott 5th Gear March 9, 2014 Share March 9, 2014 Agree thats the best solution as its cheapest hope all is good after changing. Workshop normally recommend 30-40k change ATF however when you car aged as well as mileage clock upwards 20k interval will be better for Honda vehicle. Remember Honda use only original ATF do not use after market! Not worth to save abit...... Hi, can i know what is ATF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 10, 2014 Share March 10, 2014 Automatic transmission fluid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMSG 3rd Gear March 17, 2014 Share March 17, 2014 (edited) Hihi, my2006 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S is having a gearbox issue. The problem is as described below.. When travelling in 5th gear above 70kmh, if i do not step on the accelerator and let the speed slowly go below 65kmh, it automatically downshifts and i can feel like it's hunting for the 4th gear before it jerks and get in gear. This does not happen everytime. However, when i use paddle shifters to downshift or brake from above 70kmh, it does not seem to jerk. Anyone knows what is going on?Transmission oil is new. Thanks! Bro drive down to us (Dynamics Mechanic) garage, we will give your a free check on your gearing problem. If need any repair, we will give you a quote. It might be some pressure switch malfunction and nothing related to your gearbox (hope so). Drive down to DM and we will help you out :) Don't continue driving and worsen your car conditions. http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant.php?MID=14157 Check on our Reviews from sgcarmart Customers. http://www.sgcarmart.com/news/writeup.php?AID=220 Edited March 17, 2014 by DMSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelltoxin 1st Gear March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 i have an civic previously, honda are notoriously high revers, and will down shift when it senses some slowing down. prehaps to resolve the jerking, flush and replace the ATF....that is the cheapest... i don't quite agree, the VTEC would definitely cut in at below 3000rpm, 2nd stage and 3 stage. if you traveled 80/90 km and your rpm goes above 3000 then i think there is problem with your civic. Honda produces very efficient engines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 Hihi, my 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S is having a gearbox issue. The problem is as described below.. When travelling in 5th gear above 70kmh, if i do not step on the accelerator and let the speed slowly go below 65kmh, it automatically downshifts and i can feel like it's hunting for the 4th gear before it jerks and get in gear. This does not happen everytime. However, when i use paddle shifters to downshift or brake from above 70kmh, it does not seem to jerk. Anyone knows what is going on?Transmission oil is new. Thanks! always like to play with the paddle shift mist of the time instead of driving the car in its auto mode? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Neutral Newbie May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 Hi I have a question about gearbox too, as i'm also driving Honda (stream though) too. Gear change around 2000 to 2100 rpm but it will drop back to 1300 to 1500 rpm. After that, the rpm will climb up slowly & repeat the process. Sometimes, the acceleration will hanged & gearbox will drop to the next lower gear. Can anyone shed some lights about this? Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 Hi I have a question about gearbox too, as i'm also driving Honda (stream though) too. Gear change around 2000 to 2100 rpm but it will drop back to 1300 to 1500 rpm. After that, the rpm will climb up slowly & repeat the process. Sometimes, the acceleration will hanged & gearbox will drop to the next lower gear. Can anyone shed some lights about this? Many thanks! Huh? I thought rpm drop after moving up in gear is normal? And if your car no power to accelerate more (probably going upslope), dropping to the lower gear is also normal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Neutral Newbie May 27, 2014 Share May 27, 2014 Huh? I thought rpm drop after moving up in gear is normal? And if your car no power to accelerate more (probably going upslope), dropping to the lower gear is also normal? Hi Celicar Thanks for the reply. Tried my friend's honda stream, gear change at 2000 - 2100 rpm (similar) but his next rpm dropped to 1800 rpm instead of 1300 - 1500 rpm. Acceleration is on level ground and sometimes going upslope, the gear will hanged for a few seconds before downshifting. Maybe like u said, it's normal for auto car to react this way. It's just me overly paranoid. Anyway, really thank you for reading and replying. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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