02 SiR Shifter "Clunky"

[SiRJer]

Hi all;

I recently bought a 2002 Civic SiR with about 30K on it. One thing I did not notice while I was test-driving it was that the shifter has a bit of a “clunk” in it mainly between 2nd and 3rd. The best way to describe it is that it’s not very smooth between the lower gears. The shift linkage is also quite loud (at least a lot louder then my 91 Civic DX). Has anyone else experienced this or should I have this checked out? I have heard that the RSX Type S has the same issue. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Jer

[britts99si]

Cool Beans.. I Dont Know About The Clunk But Yeah Cool U Got An Sir. Get Back At Me.
Britt

[mellowboy]

I never drove an SI but it doesn't seem serious? I drove a rsx type s and i dont hear anything.

[BLU CIVIC]

well since itz an 02 si...is there still a warrenty...if it is, i'd take it to get looked at...

if not jack it up, put some jack stand under it and check it out...have a friend go thru the grears and see if anything's hitting the linkage...if not...ur gonna have to get that tranny looked at

[Mendari]

It doesn't sound too serious. You just need to adjust the cables.
Get the Official Honda Technical Service Manual from Helm, Inc. It'll probably cost $90 USD, but you'll be able to diagnose or fix anything on your car.

[sivic02]

Im not exactly sure what you mean by "clunk" but if its a loose feeling clunk then you might want to get some shifter bushings. I put some on my si and its probably the best 16 bucks ive spent on my car. http://home.socal.rr.com/capyoda/02si.htm

[dampachi]

Be more specific when you say 'clunk'..is it the transmission crashing into gear? or is it like an almost grinding/rubbing together feeling when you shift? That would be your synchros..