Paul wrote:
> 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.

is it a "grind" like when your cousin drives your stick and doesn't use
the clutch properly, or some other kind of noise? i ask because there
is no mechanism inside the transmission that really allows for "grind"
unless it's major failure. and have you checked the motor mounts?


> 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
>>>
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