S2000 Under The Hood S2000 Technical and Mechanical discussions.

Notchy shifting between all gears

Thread Tools
 
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:33 PM
  #1  
Infidel99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Default Notchy shifting between all gears

I read through four different topics and every one is explaining the issue I have but no one said "it's fixed and this is what I did." Does anyone have a solution for this?

As I change gears 1-2-3-4-5-6, I feel a notchiness in the gears. Literally at times, when I put it in 1st, I can feel it "click" two or three time before it is in gear (with the clutch fully depressed). While shifting and at a full stop (just changing gears with the clutch in) I feel the notchiness in all gears. At a stop, I can change all the gears a couple of times and then it magically feels smooth again. Drive a little and it goes right back. Any advise?

Here's some back ground - I have an 07 w/24K. A KW SC, CCI stage 2, 4.56 diff which were installed when I was at 16K. The clutch used to disengaged as soon as the pedal was touched. There is about 2" of free space and I can feel it slowly grabbing as I raise it from the floor. I had one isolated incident where the clutch would only engage at the floor and the pedal went limp (it stayed up until i tried to use it and easily went to the floor...this is really starting to sound like a sexual problem...does my S need viagra?) When I restarted the car, the problem went away.

I am going to start with fluid changes, any advice is greatly appreciated. If the question has been asked and answered, just refer me to the link.
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:42 PM
  #2  
loftust's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,234
Likes: 3
From: Fareham, Hants
Default

Remove the gear lever, ensure it is greased up nicely. Make sure the spring isn't broken and the nylon washer thingy isn't chewed up.

A helms manual/service guide will tell you the exact procedure, but you need to remove the centre console, gear knob, boot holder, boots and the plate with 3 10mm bolts going through it.

All of the above was was fine on my S, but I still get notchiness in all gears. Holding down the clutch for an extra 0.5 seconds helps, as does shifting at higher revs.

I have new fluid (ATE blue) and slave cylinder, but the problem still persists.

Still worth checking the aforementioned items though.
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:07 PM
  #3  
Infidel99's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Default

Will do, many thanks.

OBTW-like your avitar. You a SAR pilot?
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:58 PM
  #4  
C-losAp1's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,663
Likes: 0
From: Nor-Cal Bay Area
Default

i just experienced the same thing,
this only happens when the car is on. it feels like putting into to 1st is forced. but all other gears are smooth.

i'm going to change my mtf and also try lubing the gear shifter
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
dopesilverstone's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 534
Likes: 0
Default

i also have this problem with my 00ap1 could is possibly be the tranny syncros my buddy wrx shifts notchy he says its his syncros goin out i hope someone has a answear...
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:52 PM
  #6  
crazydude's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Default

2007.... 24k ....

warranty??? Take it to Honda...tell them to fix it
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:43 AM
  #7  
INDYMAC's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,729
Likes: 4
From: Magnolia, TX
Default

This sounds like a clutch problem to me. I would keep bleeding the clutch fluid (while your replacing it with new fluid) until I'm sick of bleeding it and the clutch pressure is as high as I can get it. Also, put a new fill of Honda MTF in the tranny.
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:50 AM
  #8  
loftust's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,234
Likes: 3
From: Fareham, Hants
Default

Originally Posted by Infidel99,Dec 20 2008, 02:07 AM
Will do, many thanks.

OBTW-like your avitar. You a SAR pilot?
No, i'm not a pilot, i'm a weapons engineer. I fast rope out of the helos when deployed in middle east. Great fun...especially with no harness!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
s2k.
S2000 Under The Hood
7
Jul 26, 2014 01:37 PM
redyoonnk1
S2000 Under The Hood
1
Apr 26, 2014 06:41 PM
Mocky
S2000 Modifications and Parts
76
Dec 16, 2012 09:57 AM
s2kdarren
S2000 Talk
4
Aug 9, 2004 07:44 AM
Gernby
S2000 Under The Hood
18
Feb 12, 2004 03:42 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:21 PM.