This same issue is reported on multiple Honda models as far back as 2002 Civics. On Elements it is reported on the 2004 model, although I did not see a reference to the fix. Honda has a service bulletin on the stiff shifting and popping gear, but it references changing to a new Honda transmission fluid, with I also did for an additional $275. Total cost to get to the bottom of the problem was $700.
This is a very dangerous problem as the transmission will typically shift out of gear at low speed, such as when making a left turn in front of a semi truck (which happened to me). I inspected the cable and the transmission-end cable bushing, made of metal and rubber, which was badly corroded and broken into multiple pieces. Corrosion seems to be a continuous problem on the Element . Add transmission to brake failures due to corrosion.
This same issue is reported on multiple Honda models as far back as 2002 Civics. On Elements it is reported on the 2004 model, although I did not see a reference to the fix. Honda has a service bulletin on the stiff shifting and popping gear, but it references changing to a new Honda transmission fluid, with I also did for an additional $275. Total cost to get to the bottom of the problem was $700.
This is a very dangerous problem as the transmission will typically shift out of gear at low speed, such as when making a left turn in front of a semi truck (which happened to me). I inspected the cable and the transmission-end cable bushing, made of metal and rubber, which was badly corroded and broken into multiple pieces. Corrosion seems to be a continuous problem on the Element . Add transmission to brake failures due to corrosion.
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