TL V6-3.2L (2004)
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M/T - Grinds In/Pops Out Of/Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
08-018
July 18, 2008
Applies To:
2003 3.2CL with M/T - ALL
2002-06 RSX with 6-Speed M/T - ALL
2004-07 TL with M/T - ALL
2008 TL with M/T - From VIN 19UUA75..8A000001 thru 19UUA75..8A029085
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
(Supersedes 08-018, dated April 19, 2008, to update the information marked by the black bar)
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear.
NOTE:
These symptoms can be intermittent and sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
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