Im getting mine done next week. Damn Hondas not what it use to be. First my seatbelt creaks cus im too "short" 5'8", the my strikers rattle, now this. arg.

 

I have an 05' and had experienced gear poping out of first and sometimes second under deceleration at high rpm...I took it to my dealer and told them about it,hoping they would fix it...they told me that they need to duplicate the problem before they can do anything about it... they took it for a test drive and didnt see anything is wrong.i told them that its unexpected, but it does...it really sucks...im still driving around with concern...guess i have to wait for the recall

 

so, what am i suppose to do? Take my car and let them test drive it? I find it happens when i rest my hand on the shift knob but usually doesn't happen while i'm driving.

 

Red8k and s2000craze, bring in the TSB number, have them look it up...tell them that's it's intermittent and that it's becoming more problematic. Most dealers, if they have the TSB, will follow through and help out.

 

Our brand new 05 popped out of 2nd from the first test drive at the dealer. TSB 05-009 takes care of it. Ours was in the shop for 4 days, but it's absolutely perfect now. I took a video of the shifter and the tach as it popped out of gear 4 times in a row. The dealer didn't even test drive it after watching the video. Just ordered the parts. Here's the TSB:
05-009
Transmission Pops Out of 2nd Gear
SYMPTOM
The transmission intermittently pops out of second
gear on high RPM deceleration.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the countershaft 1st gear and the 2nd
gear set.
PARTS INFORMATION
First Gear:
P/N 23421-PCY-010, H/C 7596869
Second Gear Set:
P/N 23432-PCY-316, H/C 7596893
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(1.7 quarts required per vehicle):
P/N 08798-9016, H/C 4928271
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 213205
Flat Rate Time: 8.2
Failed Part: P/N 23432-PCY-316
H/C 7596893
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03701

 

I did not know about this TSB until I took my car to Honda. They lady wasn't really clear on what parts were actually getting replaced so I thought to look out here to see what I could find... crazy I get more info from the web then the dealer, but what ever.

My question is that it looks like they are replacing the 2nd gear set with the same parts.... what is to keep this from happening again? Am I missing something here???

Thanks!

 

I think it is a bent shaft that causes the problem so the set will include a straight one.

 

Not true Ronin. I believe Honda is still a fine automobile company.
Part of the problem is Honda doesn't manufacture the transmission (or the diff for that matter). The car would probably be a lot more expensive it that were the case.
However, Honda hasn't gone after the transmission manufacturer as aggressively as they should.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Aisin builds the transmission for Honda. They make transmissions for a lot of car companies, including Mazda.

 

after reading this i called honda and told them that i have this issue, and they said, no theres should be no problem with that, they said maybe your fluid, then i said no they have an problem with the 04-05 tranny popping out of second gear and if you want i can fax you the tsb for the 04-05 and they said, oic let me look quote " oh there it is..." so im bringing mine on monday to have it fixed ... i guess honda doesnt really wanna work on it specially its under a warranty... of course they want to make money... damn i wish they have the bmw customer service.. a friend of mine got a 330i and everytime he needs something done they'll fixed it in no time but i guess thats why there customer service is so wonderful cause they know there car breaks everytime.... damn its so funny that my friend's service hes car maybe 10 times ...

problem

1. blow up headlight
2. electrical wiring short
3. valve broken
4. piston replace
5. wont start

i know theres a lot more
this is all i can remember

it sucks that you call honda for one problem and they still give you problem with it... damn ....its kewl i still love my s2000

 

I got the same problem on MY04 and they did the same to me