Honda Civic i-Shift Clutch + Gear Actuators
Modern Honda Civics are available with the optional Semi-Automatic gearbox which is equipped with I-Shift technology. This is basically a manual gearbox that is controlled electronically by an electronic clutch actuator, gearbox actuator, and a gearbox ECU. These gearboxes are known to suffer transmission faults. Although this is a very problematic system, it is not always the same part that fails. We’re able to test and repair all three parts – the clutch actuator, gear actuator and the gearbox ECU.
Common Clutch Actuator / Gearbox Actuator Problems
Some of the most common issues found with the Honda Civic I-Shift gearbox are listed below:
- Selecting Wrong Gears
- Won’t Rev in Reverse
- Gears Won’t Select
- Going in & out of Auto Mode
- ECU Logging Clutch Actuator Faults
- ECU Logging Gear Actuator Faults
- P0810 Clutch Position Control Error
If you find that either of the actuators are faulty and have researched the repair solutions available, you will find that a new clutch & gear actuator will cost in the region of £750 – £950 + VAT + Labour and then extra costs will be added if the unit requires coding / calibration. These are usually available directly from the dealer and will only come with a 12-month warranty, however if you manage to purchase second-hand part, these will usually be cheaper, but will only come with a limited warranty (normally 30-90 days) and will also require programming.
Sinspeed Clutch / Gearbox Actuator Repairs
Here at Sinspeed, we are able to fully test & repair the clutch and gearbox actuators for the Honda Civic I-Shift vehicles. When rebuilding the clutch & gearbox actuators only genuine OEM components are used to ensure that each rebuilt actuator is rebuilt to meet and exceed OE specifications. If it is your own unit that we are repairing, this will not require programming either and you will also be happy to know that all our repaired clutch and gearbox actuators will come with a Lifetime Warranty.
We also offer a professional fitting service if required.
If you have a Semi-Automatic (I-Shift) Honda Civic and are experiencing transmission problems that are related to either the clutch actuator or Gearbox actuator then call us today on 0203 815 9441 for a diagnosis or a free quote!

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1) Hi I have a honda Civic 3008, 6 speed ishift gearbox, the problem is ..the gearbox is making a strange knock when going from second gear to first gear, the car has 60k.
2) also, when in slow moving traffic the car keeps jerking but it ok at high speeds. however, when driving high speeds, sometimes the gar wouldn’t accelerate in time even though im pressing on the gas it hesitates to catch up to speed.
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Hi I have a 2009 1.4 honda civic it sometimes show automatic gear transmission light. it has jerky start in the gear 1 and it takes time to change into gear 2. when in slow moving traffic the car keeps jerking but it ok at high speeds.
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I have a 2010 honda civic type s 3 door my i shift wont go into gear and vehicle wont turn on
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I have a honda civic 2007 1.8l (vtec) (semiautomatic). I have an “i” amber warning light on the display. It is also not selecting auto/manual/reverse gear from natural and sometimes it doesn’t start at all. Could you please have a look at it?
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Hi, I have a 56 Honda Civic, my car displayed a sogned similar to A settings sign with an excamai mark within it Whilst I was Driving. It then failed to Go Into gear and had not moved ever since, please advise on the fault and costs of repairs. Thanks
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Same Problem As Raheem
I have a honda civic 2008 1.8l (vtec) (Semiautomatic I shift ). I have an “i” amber warning light on the display. It is also not selecting auto/manual/reverse gear from natural and sometimes it doesn’t start at all. Could you please have a look at It? Thanks
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Hello, I have a 2006 Honda Civic I-shift. It is slow changing gear and a bit jerky. Diagnositc check shows the following fault codes: P19E6 and P19FF
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Hi, i have a civic 1.8 06 plate. When you go To 70mph & start to slow down approaching a Roundabout it pops out of gear & doesnt re-engage the gears & stalls the car? It also doesnt reverse properly & gear changing is very Shuddery could this be the actuator?
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Hello, I have a honda civic 2008 1.4 (I-Shift) (Semiautomatic) I got the “i” amber warning light on the display with the message ‘CHECK SYSTEM’. Followed by that warning message It was not selecting auto/manual/reverse gear from neutral and sometimes when I swithced off and then turned on occationally the gear shifted from Neutral to Automatic. but after 1 miniute again I got that warning message ‘CHECK SYSTEM’ and then the gear has shifted from AUTOMATIC to NEUTRAL. Could you please help me to solve this issue?
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I have an 2011 honda Civic 1.4 type S i shift that is having some occasional rattlling when taking off in gear one. I dont know if it Is cluct problem, where are you based and what would your quote be to fix this issue?
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