Hi all,
I am happy to say that my local Honda dealership couldn't duplicate my 3rd gear issues, but thanks to this TSB release on 04/12/08, they are going ahead and applying this fix anyways. =)
I've posted this in the other forum area, and it can be found on other sites as well. I thought that this may be a good sticky, if not, I thought maybe a new thread with the Technical Service Bulletin at the top page would help for those wanting a quick view of it.
I have posted the link of the PDF file for TSB 08-020 on my personal web site:
A08-020.pdf
Here are some specifics from that TSB that will interest you:
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door: From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001 thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door: From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001 thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door: From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001 thru 2HGFA555.8H702465
I hope this information helps everyone. =)