Guys i was wondering if you could shed some light on this for me. I have a 2002 s2000 with 9400 miles. Ive noticed a high pitched squeak or chirp when i am shifting hard. For example i get going from a stop i vtec in first, shift fast into second (popping off the clutch) as soon as i pop off the clutch i hear the squeak, this happens when i shift into third as well but does not happen when i shift into 4th. I know for sure that its not the tires. Any past experiences with this type of problem?? I dont want to take it to the dealer, cuz all they will tell me is "Dont do that."

 

That would be the tires .... 1-2 shift it's pretty common ... gets a little harder 2-3 ...

 

How do you know its not the tires?

Blake

 

Just to make sure it isn't your tires, lower your tire pressure in the rear to 25 PSI and see if you can produce it on a grippy surface (course concrete).

 

The sound seems to be coming from the tranny, its very very high pitched, but then again i could be wrong. I hope it is the tires. Chicago owners are having a meet i'll see if i can take some of them for a ride to see whats wrong.

 

It really... REALLY.... sounds like it's the tires.

 

Unless there is a parakeet in you transmission, it is the tires.

 

No no, too hot in there for a parakeet

 

Thanks, im a little relived that its just the tires.

 

I've never ever chirped tires going from 2nd to 3rd.