Grinding into 3rd ONLY...Why?
Originally Posted by cocos350z
I get that shifting down from 2nd to 1st. I'm an original owner of an 03'. My dealership said to just hold out, if I can, until I near the max on the warrantee. It is 5years or 50k miles, whatever comes 1st. It is a know issue in the 03' Z's. However, they just give you another of the SAME tranny, NOT a 'new and improved' one. So you're likely to end up with the same problem - but that tranny too is warranteed for same 5yr/50k. Least that's what they told me. I'm at 4 years next month and 43k miles.
GOOD LUCK!
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
Why would they ask you to hold off, and why would you agree?
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Check out the powertrain complaints here:
http://www.mycarstats.com/safetystat...p?cars=2421902
or just mycarstats.com and enter your 03' Z info to get to safetystation
You'll have to sign up, but it is a GREAT website and worth putting all your cars on it to track issues over time. I had my 95' 240SX on it and now have my 03' Murano on it in addition to the Z
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Originally Posted by bugsbbunny
I'm grinding a little bit to 3rd also, not as bad as described, but I think it's going to get worse...*knock on wood*
knock on wood?
I hope you dont *want* to get your car in worse shape....
Originally Posted by Todd350ZX
Have the gotten back to you on what the tranny problem was? How long is it in the shop for?
I will pick my car up tomorrow morning at like 11:00 AM.
I am kind of excited because ever since I've had my car it has always grinded into 3rd no matter what. So this is going to be the first time I can get up on it and really go through the gears.
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Originally Posted by rpacman
So changing the tranny wont make a difference? the next tranny will have the same problem??
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Originally Posted by cocos350z
I get that shifting down from 2nd to 1st. I'm an original owner of an 03'. My dealership said to just hold out, if I can, until I near the max on the warrantee. It is 5years or 50k miles, whatever comes 1st. It is a know issue in the 03' Z's. However, they just give you another of the SAME tranny, NOT a 'new and improved' one. So you're likely to end up with the same problem - but that tranny too is warranteed for same 5yr/50k. Least that's what they told me. I'm at 4 years next month and 43k miles.
GOOD LUCK!
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So do trannys from the 04, 05 or even 06 work in the 03? Damn, this is good to know. i'll prolly have to replace my tranny in the next 20K? I'm sure it's the syncros.
I put in synthetic tranny fluid and it made a world of difference with 3rd.
Last edited by Todd350ZX; Sep 22, 2006 at 02:03 AM.
Oh yeah, PS, I'd take her in ASAP if you are under warranty. People have been known to have the problem with 2, 3, or even 4 trannies. Don't wait until your milage is about to run out...
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Originally Posted by Silkk
Oh yeah, PS, I'd take her in ASAP if you are under warranty. People have been known to have the problem with 2, 3, or even 4 trannies. Don't wait until your milage is about to run out...
No dude. You'll get the latest available trans for your '03 (which is version 009). You will not have to pay for it unless you're out of warranty.
As for downshifting into 1st. It'll grind if you force it unless you're almost at a complete stop. You can shift into 1st at any speed 35 mph or less if you correctly revmatch. I've went into 1st @ 20mph w/out problems.
Not saying you should do this, but you can, although not recommended. 1st is just to get the ride moving
As for downshifting into 1st. It'll grind if you force it unless you're almost at a complete stop. You can shift into 1st at any speed 35 mph or less if you correctly revmatch. I've went into 1st @ 20mph w/out problems.
Not saying you should do this, but you can, although not recommended. 1st is just to get the ride moving
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My 2003 had a 5th gear grind at ~50,000miles and the dealer replaced it with a new one a week before I bought it. They said (without me asking) that it was a big problem for a lot of 350Z's and this newer transmission is a revised model so it's unlikely it will happen again.
It too has a warranty
It too has a warranty
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Originally Posted by Miko
No dude. You'll get the latest available trans for your '03 (which is version 009). You will not have to pay for it unless you're out of warranty.
As for downshifting into 1st. It'll grind if you force it unless you're almost at a complete stop. You can shift into 1st at any speed 35 mph or less if you correctly revmatch. I've went into 1st @ 20mph w/out problems.
Not saying you should do this, but you can, although not recommended. 1st is just to get the ride moving
As for downshifting into 1st. It'll grind if you force it unless you're almost at a complete stop. You can shift into 1st at any speed 35 mph or less if you correctly revmatch. I've went into 1st @ 20mph w/out problems.
Not saying you should do this, but you can, although not recommended. 1st is just to get the ride moving
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