I just picked up a 97 SH W/ 90K bone stock, and the shifts are very nothcy. Every once in a while I can't get it into 1st or R from N. WTF...? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

i ahve the same problem, sorry i have no advice but atleast i know its not just mine. come on techies, help us out. thanks

-joe

 

Also, I was thinking about a short shifter linkage (ie DC or Neuspeed) but I am afraid it will make the problem worse.

 

Not sure, but check linkage, bushing and even possibly tranny fluid.

 

odds are in all those 90k miles the tranny fluid hasnt been changed.... I reccomend you drain it out, flush a couple quarts of cheap 10w30 motor oil through to clean it out, then fill with the proper amount of Honda transmission fluid....

And dont get a short shifter... They are known for destroying transmissions for some reason... I cant accurately explain how, but if you dont trust me, Im sure someone else can explain....

 

seriously it could be the tranny fluid? gonna go ahead and check that out. thanks even though this wasnt my thread.

-joe

 

glad to be of some assistance.... and Ralph was also correct.... shifter bushings could also be part of the problem....

 

Shifter bushings are easy to check out if you get under your car. If you car is older, and higher mileage then its a small possiblity. Yes it could be your tranny fluid hasnt been changed especially if

1)you've owned the car since its conception and have never had it changed before
2)you've owned the car, its high mileage and you have no idea when its been changed last.

Like Chris said, flush it out, then refill with Honda Fluid. Its even possible that it might just be low on fluid as well.

 

Thanks, hopefully it will be an easy fix.

 

difficult? i would like to do it myself. thanks.

-joe