Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Case: Customer Interest
M/T - Stiff Shifting/Pops Out Of Gear
01-081
October 9, 2001
Applies To:
2001 Civic 2-door - From 1HGEM....1L000001 thru 1HGEM....1L081628
2001 Civic 4-door - From 1HGES....1L000001 thru 1HGES....1L055439
2001 Civic 4-door - From 2HGES....1H500001 thru 2HGES.....1H582767
Manual Transmission Shifts Stiff or Pops Out of Gear
(Supersedes 01-081, dated September 11, 2001)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
SYMPTOM
The shift lever feels hard to move from gear to gear, or the manual transmission pops out of 2nd or 5th gear, usually during deceleration.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The shift cable end is corroded at the transmission, which causes a stiff feeling when shifting (this may also cause the transmission to pop out of gear).
The clearance between the interlock and transmission case wall is too large, and 2nd or 5th gear tooth contact length is too short, causing the
transmission to pop out of gear.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the cable bushings if corroded, or replace the transmission case housing, 1-2 shift fork, 2nd gear set, 1st gear, and 5th gear.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In Warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REQUIRED MATERIALS