I agree with what you say, and yes the trans is protected, it
specifically explains in the manual what you said, but the cluck and
sometimes a grind only happens when i manually shift. Don't get me
wrong, 99% of the time i let the trans shift on its own, but if the
trans is developing problems wouldn't they be there all the time? again
i cant figure out why it grinds only when i manually shift.
jim beam wrote:
> 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
> >