Jaisin

Yesterday, I was unable to get my 2004 MT into reverse twice. I had to push very hard to get it into gear. The same thing happened today. Eventually it got worse, and now I can barely get it into any gear. I was at a light, and I pushed the clutch in to put it into first. It would not go into any gear at all. I had to sit there for almost a minute trying to get it into gear. If I turn the car off, I can shift in and out of every gear easily. I don't know whats going on. I haven't had any other problems except for hard shifting during 1-2, and sometime grinding going into 5th. The only enviroment change I've noticed is the temperature. It recently froze two days in a row. My friend also said he had problems getting his 8 in gear. Please help me. Thanks.

Im_DANomite

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you should know by now how many tranny-problem threads there are. if you can shift fine without the transmission spinning and can't shift when it is spinning....then obviously its a synchro problem. take it to the dealer bro...looks like you need a tranny overhaul.

Jaisin

Why can I shift after the car is moving?

Im_DANomite

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it really doesn't matter at this point. if you're having that much difficulty shifting while the car is in motion, there isn't much you can do. does it grind every time? more info would help out a little.

sometimes when you're at a complete stop, it's normal if you can't put the transmission in a certain gear. this usually happens when going into first from a dead stop. try putting it in 2nd and 1st. if it still does it, try pumping the clutch pedal a couple times. it's normal.

if you're grinding while the car is moving, then you have issues.

Gomez

HARD OR NO SHIFT WITH ENGINE RUNNING
Applicable Models
Model Starting S/N Ending S/N
2004 RX8 40000000 40122421

Some customers may complain of hard to shift, or unable to move shift lever into any gear range while the engine is running. Also, the clutch may engage / disengage near the floor. The concern may be caused by loose clutch cover (pressure plate) bolts. Follow the repair procedure below. 1. Confirm concern. 2. Remove starter per shop manual.(Section 01-19-2) 3. Check clutch cover bolt torque. (16.3 - 24.4 ft lbf) The bolts may be difficult to access using standard wrenches / sockets. Aftermarket distributor wrenches may be used to access N torque bolts.(14mm 9/16) (Example- Snap-On P/N-s-8176) 4. Confirm repair.

Jaisin

Thanks. That is exactly what is happening to me. Also, my when I let my foot off the clutch, it comes up 3/4 of the way, and then it gets stuck. After about one second, it pops up to its normal position with no pressure on it.

Gomez

Get it to the dealer.

Jaisin

Where do I find my S/N?

alnielsen

iTrader: (4)

It's the same as your VIN number. That can be found in various places on the car. Left side of the dash, behind the window and in the doorwell. The numbers listed above are the last digits in the VIN number.