Reverse

[Jeff Z]

My 2019 talon x
Pops in and out of gear with absolutley no load just normal backing up.
Any thoughts if it the shifter linkage? Feels more like a internal tranny problem?

 

[Vondy]

Is it reverse and low? Does it do it in high at all? Unfortunately this is a common problem, usually caused by shifter linkage out of adjustment or hitting gas when not fully engaged. Ears that engage get rounded or damaged and typically effects low gear. Try adjusting cable first and always make sure it shows gear on display before attempting to move. Aftermarket has also came out with modified shift gate that give shifter more room to ensure engagement.

If under warranty, I would get in to dealer. If not and cannot correct by cable adjustment, you will need work done to the subtrans. Adam Brown on facebook rebuilds them with updated parts from honda for $350 plus shipping.

Obviously honda knows of the issue due to the updated parts but no recall which is disappointing. I can tell my gear warn but has not failed. I did find switching to Royal Purple in the subtrans made shifting smoother.

 

[Jeff Z]

Only in reverse.

 

[Vondy]

Hmm. Havent heard of just the reverse. Have you checked cable adjustment? Put in nuetral, the play forward and back should be even in the shiftgate. Beyond that I don't know what to say.

 

[CID]

How many miles? Are you the original owner? If so, does it have a history of the 'shift -bang' - a loud mechanical clunk/crunch when changing gears and then applying throttle (usually into Low range).

 

[Jeff Z]

Yes original owner 2019 1100 miles...no problems in forward at all.. found a YouTube video with another talon with same issue ..he installed a new subtrans...ugg...not looking forward to that.

 

[CID]

He must have found a used unit, there are only 3 parts that might need replacement - reverse gear and the shift dog it engages and it might need a shift fork. Note that I’ve never been in mine, this is just me thinking I have an idea what’s in there. Someone who’s actually been inside the sub trans will have to fill in the real facts.

 

[P1K5Dave]

Check out my thread on replacing my reverse gears.

There's a video somewhere in there of the sounds when reverse is shot.

P1000 - Sub-Transmission Service

I replaced my reverse and low gears in the sub-transmission this week. It was my first time going through the sub-trans, but I learned a lot that is useful to pass on to anyone getting into this. The first part of this is a guide to removing the sub-trans. You may need to get into it for...

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