Dave88LX

2005 Civic Hybrid CVT, non-California car. Having issues shifting. I found this TSB:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/hy...ic_shifter.pdf

I really just want to make sure I am ordering the right parts, and if there is a preferred place to order them from. The screenshot below shows that it can't "verify" that this fits my car. If I go to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown, it tries to give me the old/failed part number. I want to make sure I am getting the NEW control lever etc.

Thank you for any help!

Text from the TSB for informational purposes:

Applies To: 2003–05 Civic Hybrid With CVT – ALL
Shift Lever Is Hard to Move

SYMPTOM The shift lever is hard to move.

PROBABLE CAUSE Corrosion in the joint between the shift cable and the control lever causes the joint to bind. The corrosion is most often caused by road salt.

CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the shift cable and control lever with revised parts.

PARTS INFORMATION
Control Wire and Lever Set (includes shift cable and control lever): P/N 04401-S5B-305, H/C 8619108
Lock Washer (6 mm): P/N 90433-639-000, H/C 0560433
Hex Bolt (6 mm): P/N 90001-PA9-000, H/C 0896209

REQUIRED MATERIALS Super High-Temp Urea Grease (one container repairs about 25 vehicles): P/N 08798-9002, H/C 3720984

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 2141A6 Flat Rate Time: 1.2 hours
Failed Part: P/N 54315-S5B-952
H/C 7105034
Defect Code: 00701
Symptom Code: 03101
Skill Level: Repair Technician

ezone

If the shift cable is not already bent or damaged, I would just take apart the cable from the lever (on the trans) and clean the corrosion out of the pivot points and reassemble with some grease or anti-seize.
This diy repair is just about FREE and might last longer than the car

Dave88LX

Unfortunately it does look like the cable is bent. It's good to know that if it wasn't, it could be fixed without having to spend the money on the new parts though (or if I previously knew about the issue, to prevent it).

Since it's bent, I should replace it then?

ezone

That's up to you. Can you straighten the original enough to move full travel without the shift lever binding?

Dave88LX

Good question. I'll see if I can do that first. Thank you.

Dave88LX

Can't get it to come apart, or, don't have the patience. Guess I'll just have to buy one.

Do the part numbers look right?

ezone

Whatever part numbers the tsb says?

Dave88LX

Ok thanks. Was just nervous they weren't positively listed as fitting.

ezone

Wait, what?
What did you read