06-07 Si Problems

Vtak07 · 07-30-2007

Just got my red 07 si coupe about a month ago and i've got all kinds of annoying problems.
1. Suspension makes a popping sound when turning, or going over a bump.
2. When the engine is cold, third gear grinds and pops right back into neutral.
3. Excessive rattling from the drivers door panel and rear abs side panel.
4. Cd player takes excessive amounts of time to eject a Cd.

I just took my car to honda today, they said it will be there for a few days. They just put out a TSB on the suspension about 2 weeks ago so atleast they know how to fix that problem. I just have been hearing about a lot of people that have problems with their si's third gear so when I get my car back ill let you guys know whats going on.

They gave me a Chevrolet aveo rent-a-car

jenndubSI · 07-30-2007

hey. the third gear on the si's are fucked. =i though that they would have fixed the transmission for the 07's. mines does it all the time whether the engine is hot or cold, and then it always grinds. did they put in a new transmission for free? because it should be under warranty but im waiting to get a new one once i have more miles on my car.

Vtak07 · 07-31-2007

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Originally Posted by jenndubSI

hey. the third gear on the si's are fucked. =i though that they would have fixed the transmission for the 07's. mines does it all the time whether the engine is hot or cold, and then it always grinds. did they put in a new transmission for free? because it should be under warranty but im waiting to get a new one once i have more miles on my car.

Just went back today to pick up my car. They said they didn't notice anything wrong with the third gear but thats a bunch of crap. I have to take it back again in about a week so they can fix my suspension since they didnt have my parts in. I'll be complaining about the third gear once again when i go back because there is no reason it should be doing that on a brand new car.

jenndubSI · 08-01-2007

yeah, there have been articles about the third gears in the re-design with it popping out or in mine you have to throw it in third gear really far in order for it to stay in gear. i would definately be in the dealership bitching everyday if i were you.

SLICK_SI · 08-01-2007

well guess what i have the same problem with the 3rd gear... they will never do anythign about it until your warranty is over. i try like 3 time but they said that i dont push the cluth in all the way. but shit grind like a bitch and now sometimes 2nd gear too.. so GOOD LUCK. if they fix your gear LMK ASAP

KaotiK TrendZ · 08-02-2007

The 2nd and 3rd gear probs are notorious on ours as well as rsx-s trannys. there is no end all solution. I had my dealer replace the 1-2 gear syncro set, shift fork, 2nd gear, and install the new mtf. This has seemed to help a lot. I notice occassionally the grind going into second when in vtec, but it has helped a lot. again, there is no end all fix at this time.

KaotiK TrendZ · 08-02-2007

just wait until your car starts pulling to the right.......

blouisgod · 08-02-2007

im waiting for the 08s and hoping that the trans is fixed. the rattles are just part of owning a civic. the spring poping is a new one though...

KaotiK TrendZ · 08-02-2007

yea, i had no prob with my oem springs and i have no prob with my tein s techs either.

The trans can be somewhat resolved, like mine.

The pulling, no solution yet.

Vtak07 · 08-03-2007

yeah, my third gear is getting worse and worse everyday, anyone solved the problem yet? its really getting annoying.

bm91100 · 08-05-2007

so weird, I just had that happen to me tonight twice, engine was kind of cold and when going in to 3rd it just started to grind and would not go in, my foot was on the clutch to the floor, I thought it was just me, then I saw this thread. shit, I hope this doesnt evolve, I will keep an eye on it, I had noticed that 3rd for some reason seemed a little funky compared to the rest, I thought it was just me, but now I will pay more attention.

marioz · 11-04-2007

i went to the dealership today about 3rd gear, its pissin me off cuz its almost like there is 2 gears while driving most of the time it just slips right in but sometimes u have to push it in or it will pop out also HONDA DOESNT DO LOANER CARS? i was told by the dealership that they dont provide a loaner even though my shit is under full warrantee? is this true?

KenB · 11-04-2007

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Originally Posted by marioz

i went to the dealership today about 3rd gear, its pissin me off cuz its almost like there is 2 gears while driving most of the time it just slips right in but sometimes u have to push it in or it will pop out also HONDA DOESNT DO LOANER CARS? i was told by the dealership that they dont provide a loaner even though my shit is under full warrantee? is this true?

Honda doesn't decide to give loaners or not. That's up to the dealer. My Honda dealer gives me a loaner as long as I ask for one when I schedule the appointment.

marioz · 11-04-2007

ok i guess i will just call the dealership and ask, im guessing they didnt want to give me one cuz it was saturday. sucks to hear that 3rd gear is a problm on these cars that isnt really fixable

PLENTYofCARS · 11-04-2007

my 3rd gear doesnt pop out ever, but once in a while i have to wait that extra second on the clutch to get it into 3rd..but ive gotten used to it.
and in regards to a loaner car, i got offered 1 when i brought my car in for a big job (the DOHC sticker was ripped during transport so i got a new 1 put on)

infact they said ok we have 3 loaners to choose from, and gave me a choice..i guess every dealership is different