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Old 06-10-2002, 08:03 AM
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well i got a year 2000 s2k.. i bought it used but the guy claims he got the clutch and 2nd gear grind tsb done.. the car is very smooth although over the past month ive gotten the 2nd gear grind about 7 times. The thing is it only happens when i start slow in 1st gear the accelerate quickly up to 8-9k then shift. It doesnt happen when i GUN it in first then shift at 8-9k. What do you guys think i should do? bring it back in? I really dont wanna have work done on it.. but then again i really dont like this 2nd gear grinding.. Anyone know any reputable honda dealerships in Chicagoland area?

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Old 06-10-2002, 11:44 AM
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You can try adjusting the clutch pedal. I have heard that a couple people fixed the grind by adjusting the pedal. Maybe it doesn't engage properly. If thats no it then get it back in the dealer for the TSBs and play dumb.
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Did he supply you with the completed receipts from the dealer that the TSB's had been done? If the car is still under warrantee, and he did not have it done, bring it in for the TSB fix.
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If you can replicate the problem, any dealer will fix it, if it's still under warranty. Sounds like you might need to do the TSB again.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Freakaccident
[B]You can try adjusting the clutch pedal.
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I had the work done on my transmission for the 1:2 grind when they were in there to repair a bent shift fork for 5th gear (rare, but a few others have had this happen). I've still managed to grind a couple of times, but not like before.

You should also be aware that the transmission is more likely to grind during hot weather than when it is cold. This became obvious last year when I spent two weeks driving around the western US. In the southwest when the temperature was over 100 degrees I experienced several grinds, but nothing at all once I got to Montana and Canada, with fresh snow in the hills.

Just another datapoint, FYI.
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