M/T - Rattle Noise From Shift Lever Between 3500-6000 RPM

S-SB-0014-13

April 19, 2013

Rattle Noise From MT Shift Lever

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Manual Transmission/Transaxle

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission may exhibit a rattle type noise from the manual transmission shifter between 3,500 - 6,000 rpm. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

Production Change Information





This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.





Warranty Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm the condition.

Test drive the vehicle to confirm there is a rattle type noise from the floor shift lever assembly between 3,500 - 6,000 rpm.

Refer to the video link below for an example of the rattle noise.

HINT

This noise may occur in any gear position, but is most noticeable in 3rd gear.

Is the rattle noise coming from the shift lever assembly?

^ YES - Continue to step 2.

^ NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.

2. Replace the shift lever assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2013 FR-S:
Drivetrain - Manual Transmission/Transaxle - "TL7O Manual Transmission/Transaxle:
Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal/Installation"

3. Confirm the repair.

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