Weird issue, don't know what it is.

lgaliza808

lgaliza808

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Kihei, Hawaii
Vehicle Model
Civic Si
Body Style
Sedan
I took a road trip a couple weeks ago, and my girlfriend and I switched off several times during our drive. We both took my car, and around 5 hours into the drive; the car's RPMs would rise while in gear. This happened while i was not pressing the clutch, and it seemed like the clutch was not fully disengaging/engaging. However, the clutch seemed like it was working perfectly. I was able to move from a complete stop, while in first gear, and also shift perfectly on the freeway. The only time the problem arises is when i give it some gas. The car would not move but the RPMs would go all the way to redline. Did this happen to anyone before? I would really like some help with this problem. I read on some other forums that it could have been the differentials or something wrong with the clutch, but the cars I read about were not able to move at all.
 
lgaliza808 said:
I took a road trip a couple weeks ago, and my girlfriend and I switched off several times during our drive. We both took my car, and around 5 hours into the drive; the car's RPMs would rise while in gear. This happened while i was not pressing the clutch, and it seemed like the clutch was not fully disengaging/engaging. However, the clutch seemed like it was working perfectly. I was able to move from a complete stop, while in first gear, and also shift perfectly on the freeway. The only time the problem arises is when i give it some gas. The car would not move but the RPMs would go all the way to redline. Did this happen to anyone before? I would really like some help with this problem. I read on some other forums that it could have been the differentials or something wrong with the clutch, but the cars I read about were not able to move at all.
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Strange.
Was RPM rise actual (can hear it) or just the tach (see needle move) & vTech lights come on when giving it gas?
Either way take it in.
 
tacthecat said:
Strange.
Was RPM rise actual (can hear it) or just the tach (see needle move) & vTech lights come on when giving it gas?
Either way take it in.
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Yeah just dropped the transmission. Looks like my clutch is gone. Note to self don't let your gf drive your car.

As i give it gas the rpms would rise but my speedo would take awhile to go up. It's cool tho it's a good thing i have a spare clutch kit in my garage. It's just a pain in the arse to do. That subframe weighs literally a million pounds.
 
lgaliza808 said:
I took a road trip a couple weeks ago, and my girlfriend and I switched off several times during our drive. We both took my car, and around 5 hours into the drive; the car's RPMs would rise while in gear. This happened while i was not pressing the clutch, and it seemed like the clutch was not fully disengaging/engaging. However, the clutch seemed like it was working perfectly. I was able to move from a complete stop, while in first gear, and also shift perfectly on the freeway. The only time the problem arises is when i give it some gas. The car would not move but the RPMs would go all the way to redline. Did this happen to anyone before? I would really like some help with this problem. I read on some other forums that it could have been the differentials or something wrong with the clutch, but the cars I read about were not able to move at all.
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This was your mistake. A mistake that should never happen again.
 
Damn, how did she kill the clutch??? I learned to drive stick shift(and in general) in my Si. I've also has my ex-girlfriend learn, and two other friends learn(wasn't the smartest choice on my part) but I'm at 50k miles and the clutch is still going. I probably have until 60-65k miles max though.
 
I recently learned that when teaching my girlfriend she never fully engages the clutch so i won't be surprised about my clutches short life
 
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