Transmission Issues/Questions
11-14-2004, 09:02 PM
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VW coulda had it...
Yeah! I've often complimented the gearbox for having precise action, (at least compared to my WRX) but it seems to take very careful speed-matching to keep from graunching especially from first to second, but sometimes from second to third.
Redline MT-90 didn't seem to help me in this regard either. I wish the engine RPMs didn't drop so quickly between shifts; it makes it difficult for me to get a smooth transition between gears.
Hell, I should think I'd be able to drive a manual consistently well after 24 years!
Redline MT-90 didn't seem to help me in this regard either. I wish the engine RPMs didn't drop so quickly between shifts; it makes it difficult for me to get a smooth transition between gears.
Hell, I should think I'd be able to drive a manual consistently well after 24 years!
11-14-2004, 10:59 PM
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i think we're seeing a trend of people not searching first.
here everyone, check out this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/2004-rx-8-issues-data-poll-43673/
here everyone, check out this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/2004-rx-8-issues-data-poll-43673/
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11-17-2004, 07:45 PM
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Shift fork TSB - Problems with 1 2 shift
I brought my car into the dealership today to get my tranny looked at and I was told that there is a TSB that covers the issue. I have never seen it or heard of it but they ordered a new shift fork. Has any one else seen this TSB? Maybe Mazda is finally trying to help those with tranny problems
It doesn’t explain why I get bumped out of third or grind into 6th but I’ll post after the install with my thoughts on the new part.
-Boxcar
BTW I have 10,700 miles on my car. I'll look the build date up later unless Abbid can remember what it was. If you do please post it.
It doesn’t explain why I get bumped out of third or grind into 6th but I’ll post after the install with my thoughts on the new part.-Boxcar
BTW I have 10,700 miles on my car. I'll look the build date up later unless Abbid can remember what it was. If you do please post it.
11-18-2004, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by beachdog
If you are having problems in third and sixth and the problem is the shift fork, that would mean two shift forks.
Quote from paper work-
“PERFORMED M-TIPS AND VERIFIED THAT PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS WERE
WITH IN SPEC. 16.3 TO 24.4 FT LBS
FOUND UPDATED SHIFT FORK FOR HARD 1-2 SHIFTS AND 2-1 SHIFTS
SOP SHIFT FORK”
Part # Y601-17-40XA
Description – "Fork, Shift 1st&2nd"
11-18-2004, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by snap-on
All the official TSB's are posted in the TSB thread.
There are no TSB's addressing shift forks at this time.
There are no TSB's addressing shift forks at this time.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ocs/index.html before I went in and printed everything I could find that applied to me - brake noise and scratches/chips by the airbag. Saw nothing about tranny problems. Either way it appears that Mazda has an updated part.
-Boxcar
11-18-2004, 08:55 AM
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Sometimes dealerships tell the customer there is a revised part to help calm them or reduce their future worrying.
Alot of 6 owners were told they got revised clutch and flywheels in 03, and there wasn't any new parts...just dealer customer relations going on.
Alot of 6 owners were told they got revised clutch and flywheels in 03, and there wasn't any new parts...just dealer customer relations going on.
11-18-2004, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by crossbow
Sometimes dealerships tell the customer there is a revised part to help calm them or reduce their future worrying.
Alot of 6 owners were told they got revised clutch and flywheels in 03, and there wasn't any new parts...just dealer customer relations going on.
Alot of 6 owners were told they got revised clutch and flywheels in 03, and there wasn't any new parts...just dealer customer relations going on.
-Boxcar
11-18-2004, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by abbid
boxcar, did they call you? i have no word as to whats up with my car...
Hope yours is fine. You have to tell me what was wrong with it when you get it back. It was good meeting you man.
-Boxcar
11-18-2004, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by abbid
My car is still in the shop, and i have no clue whats up with it. My tranny still has problems, they just keep telling me that they cant replicate it, but i make sure they put it down whenever i go in, just so i can have a papertrail if it does fail and they blame it on me. As of now, the only fix for my tranny, is shifting like a grandma, and comming to a complete 0 before i put it into first.
Did they fix your break squeel?
Did they fix your break squeel?
They ordered new front pads for me as the TSB suggested.
11-18-2004, 10:59 AM
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I don't believe this is a true recall, but I wish it was seen how this is what started my problems. Anyway, I will look at my service reports in a couple of hours and see if that is the same part # they put in my car.
By the way, The first time my car broke down I was going from 1st to 2nd. Right as I was engaging is 2nd I felt the small grind, the released the clutch and it just "popped". Just be careful with it.
By the way, The first time my car broke down I was going from 1st to 2nd. Right as I was engaging is 2nd I felt the small grind, the released the clutch and it just "popped". Just be careful with it.
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11-18-2004, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Slims8
I don't believe this is a true recall, but I wish it was seen how this is what started my problems. Anyway, I will look at my service reports in a couple of hours and see if that is the same part # they put in my car.
By the way, The first time my car broke down I was going from 1st to 2nd. Right as I was engaging is 2nd I felt the small grind, the released the clutch and it just "popped". Just be careful with it.
By the way, The first time my car broke down I was going from 1st to 2nd. Right as I was engaging is 2nd I felt the small grind, the released the clutch and it just "popped". Just be careful with it.
-Boxcar
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11-19-2004, 08:21 AM
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I could be wrong and there could be something else wrong with my car. Anyway, here is the link to the full story:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/brand-new-clutch-explodes-42633/
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/brand-new-clutch-explodes-42633/
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
11-19-2004, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Slims8
I could be wrong and there could be something else wrong with my car. Anyway, here is the link to the full story:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42633
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42633
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
That's crazy slim8. Thanks for the link. I'll read it when I get home tonight.
-Boxcar
11-19-2004, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by abbid
BTW, i got my car back today.
Replaced cd player and center console lid.
MY flywheel had loose bolts and caused my T/o bearing to fail. Retightened bolts to spec.
Parts on order: Clutch, Pressure plate, and T/O Bearing.
Replaced cd player and center console lid.
MY flywheel had loose bolts and caused my T/o bearing to fail. Retightened bolts to spec.
Parts on order: Clutch, Pressure plate, and T/O Bearing.
11-19-2004, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Slims8
I could be wrong and there could be something else wrong with my car. Anyway, here is the link to the full story:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42633
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42633
In short, The first time I was shifting into second at about 15 mph and it wanted to grind like everyone elses. when I released the cutch it "exploded" all the gears in my transmission. They "repaired" the transmission with 87 new parts.
Like I said, I may have a totally different issue that the others that are having slight grinding problems, but that's what happened to me.
11-24-2004, 02:45 PM
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bad first gear?
I seem to have a problem with first gear. I have never drove any other rx8 so i do not know if its a problem or if its normal. My first gear seems to be real rough and starting from 3000 rpm it seems real rough and loud. None of the other gear is loud till 4500 but even then its real smooth . is this a problem or is it just something normal. any feedback is appreciated 
11-24-2004, 05:47 PM
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Rough 1st gear
If you have a REAL Rough sound coming from the gearbox, that is never good. By Real rough do you mean like a growly or grinding sound? You shouldn't be able to hear anything but a kinda shhhhhh sound from your tranny. I would have it checked before it gets worse or maybe self destructs.. 