When I shift into second on my AP2 , when cold especially, I get a grind. Do the rest of you get this? Will a change of trans fluid help? Does it need to go in to the dealer? I have a Honda extended warranty.

 

Sometimes when it's really cold out I notice the transmission is just a bit funny all around.

On my AP1, when the transmission's inbetween cold and operating temp, I can't drop it into 2nd without a little extra umph of effort. It doesn't grind, but I found that I didn't like to pull it a bit harder. So I just skip 2nd when that happens and put it into 3rd (holding it for a bit against the gate to let the synchro's match speed).

You can try a change of transmission fluid, and it might fix or allieviate the problem for a while. I doubt that the dealer would do anything about though.

 

Has this always happened or just recently?

This is a common scenerio for both AP1 and AP2 models.

 

yeah i have the exact same problem with my s.....i am thinking about taking it to honda and having it looked at

 

I posted about the same thing, but my shifter doesnt grind. There is just a dull thud. If I double clutch just on that shift, it does go away. I am thinking of waiting until the weather warms up and if it is still there, am planning to take it in.

 

Just swap the transmission fluid with your choice. I prefer Honda MTF, got rid of the crunchy 2nd problem for me.

 

 

I double cluch until things warm up, then shifting smooths out - -

My S has just over 9k miles on it so I'm sure the fluid has never been changed, might try it in the future.

 

so this new mtf from honda is worth the money?

 

I have 22K on an 01. I have about 8K since I changed tranny and diff fluid. I used Honda MTF-it has help up great until recently. Plus temps here in Atlanta have gotten consistently cold and some freezing days. I took the S out the other day to drive it around. Reverse was almost impossible, notchy going into all gears except 5th and 6th. Getting into 1st at stop lights was a concious effort. No grinding at all, just the same symptoms and feeling everyone else has-clunky, thud, notchy etc.

Have I reached the life of the MTF? Are tranny fluid changes usually around 8-10K. I have a couple bottles of the friction modified syncromesh that I will try next; only 'cause I have heard good things. But other than that Honda MTF is just fine