Dano58 wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>
>> the transmission is protected - it won't allow shifts that damage it.
>
> Perhaps - but are you saying that a 'grind' or 'clunk' is normal? I
> don't think so. And if the transmission is starting to develop
> problems, then manually shifting it certainly won't help it.

how does that work? you're not actuating anything in the box by moving
the shift lever - all you're doing is changing from autonomous shift
control to non-autonomous. all internals of the box function /exactly/
as before. if there is a "clunk" it's more likely a broken engine
mount. or maybe a worn driveshaft or final drive, but the driver alone
can't influence how the shifter mechanism behaves to make a noise like
that - that bit is fully automatic under all conditions. /and/ there
are safety over-rides to protect it from driver mistakes.

> Again, I
> would let it perform as designed and shift for itself - that's the best
> way to protect it.
>
> Dan D
> '07 Odyssey
>