Infamous Trans Issue
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Infamous Trans Issue
I have an 2003 Base with 13k on the odometer. It just started to grind going into 3rd gear when you don't baby it. I know alot of people here had the same problem and got thier tranny replaced, but the question is, how long did it take the dealer to make that decision. I called them up today and they stated that they need the car for atleast 5 days to see what the problem was. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't go 5 days w/out a car. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions.
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Rob,
It took my dealer about 30 min to decide it needed a new tranny. Melloy Nissan here in Albuquerque was fantastic. I am again having some grinding. I hope it holds together, but if it doesn't, I know they will back the car. Go to a different dealer that wants your buisness and post what is going on. Good luck.
It took my dealer about 30 min to decide it needed a new tranny. Melloy Nissan here in Albuquerque was fantastic. I am again having some grinding. I hope it holds together, but if it doesn't, I know they will back the car. Go to a different dealer that wants your buisness and post what is going on. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Exta_Z
Firemedic,
Can you describe your "grinding" in a bit more detail? Noises, shifter feel, etc... thankz!
Can you describe your "grinding" in a bit more detail? Noises, shifter feel, etc... thankz!
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I took my car into the dealer with the exact same symptoms. The dealer held it overnight and then gave it back to me. It took them 2-3 weeks to get approval from Nissan to replace it but I was still driving during that time. When the new tranny came in they put the car in the shop and gave me a loaner. Nissan will front the bill for a rental if its determined that you have a defect in the drivetrain ( i.e. tranny). Good luck.
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Its a defective tranny, it will be replaced by them. many peopl had it including me, i have the same car, base Z, number 1900th built. The synchro is shot. They made them wrong on the first few thousand. Show them the grind, let them, drive it tell them you've heard that the only fix "IS A REPLACEMENT" they will call Nissan and nissan will tell them to replace it.
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My dealer didnt even have to look at it. Once I described it to me, he said "Oh, well I have seen this before and Nissan usually replaces the transmission, is that ok with you?"
I was happy with that and said yes.
When it happened on the second transmission I was not so happy...
Both times it took about 4 days to do the swap, that includes the shipping time from California I think. Fedex must LOVE Nissan.
I was happy with that and said yes.
When it happened on the second transmission I was not so happy...
Both times it took about 4 days to do the swap, that includes the shipping time from California I think. Fedex must LOVE Nissan.
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Originally Posted by manrey
Its a defective tranny, it will be replaced by them. many peopl had it including me, i have the same car, base Z, number 1900th built. The synchro is shot. They made them wrong on the first few thousand. Show them the grind, let them, drive it tell them you've heard that the only fix "IS A REPLACEMENT" they will call Nissan and nissan will tell them to replace it.
I think its more than the first few thousand. I bought mine new in Nov of 04 and I had two transmissions grind on me in 5th and 6th. I believe it has even affected some 05s...
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just took mine to shop yesterday and was told after and hour that i was getting a new tranny AND clutch for replacement under warrenty. was disturbed that dealer didnt give out loaners.
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Originally Posted by tacomaboy
I think its more than the first few thousand. I bought mine new in Nov of 04 and I had two transmissions grind on me in 5th and 6th. I believe it has even affected some 05s...
A friend of mine had tranny blow at 6000miles, his car is jan 2003
Another friend had his tranny blow at 15000miles, his car was august 2003
Mine is a march 2003 (right inbetween those) 20Kmiles... no issues!!! everything seems fine. I just hope it won't blow up when the warranty is over. I just don't get what the deal is, why do some blow up and other hold up fine? Or are they ALL going to blow up sooner or later? If that's the case, nissan should recall them, like BMW did with the 2002 E46M3 defective engines.
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Originally Posted by Nano
I just don't get what the deal is, why do some blow up and other hold up fine? Or are they ALL going to blow up sooner or later? If that's the case, nissan should recall them, like BMW did with the 2002 E46M3 defective engines.
Try to request a mechanic to ride with you when take it to the dealer.. It helps ALOT to have a witness.
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Originally Posted by Apexi350z
request a mechanic to ride with you when take it to the dealer.. It helps ALOT to have a witness.
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Has anyone changed the shifter? I changed to the B&M sport shifter and have noticed a lot of vibration at the stick at high RPM's, 5000+.... I have an '03 with 35K+ miles and have not experienced any tanny problems but, I have started to notice that 2nd to 3rd whine... Should I drop the stock shifter back in before visiting the dealer?
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Brought it in, they stated that they could not duplicate the grind, didn't have time to drive with the guy. They are fixing another problem so whe I bring the car back when the part is in, I'm going driving with them to show them the grind. BTW I broke down and took it to Gerald Nissan in Naperville.
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Originally Posted by MyZNeo
Has anyone changed the shifter? I changed to the B&M sport shifter and have noticed a lot of vibration at the stick at high RPM's, 5000+.... I have an '03 with 35K+ miles and have not experienced any tanny problems but, I have started to notice that 2nd to 3rd whine... Should I drop the stock shifter back in before visiting the dealer?
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i just got my car back yesterday with new tranny and clutch along with a couple other things that needed to be fixed. tranny was replaced for free and had excelent help from the dealer.
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Originally Posted by Firemedic
I have an 2003 Base with 13k on the odometer. It just started to grind going into 3rd gear when you don't baby it. I know alot of people here had the same problem and got thier tranny replaced, but the question is, how long did it take the dealer to make that decision. I called them up today and they stated that they need the car for atleast 5 days to see what the problem was. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't go 5 days w/out a car. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions.
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