At what milage did you WRX owners start to have problems
12-17-2002, 04:21 AM
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I hate wrx trannys, have 10k on mine, sometimes at a dead stop shifting forward or backwards is like hitting a brick wall I have to move side to side to get it to go into gear. Sometimes I can't go into reverse, bee like that since day one. Can't fight the dealerships so I am going to buy a six speed soon!!!
01-02-2003, 03:52 PM
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My client's WRX tranny blew apart at 3500 miles. First gear teeth missing. Subaru won't repair under warranty claiming owner abuse. He's a 54 year old ASE Certified Mechanic who knows how to take care of his car. I'm in Sacramento area and he's in San Jose. If you'd like to talk more about WRX tranny prob's let me know. We're suing Subaru via a type of class action.
01-02-2003, 10:36 PM
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So far I have 30,000 miles on my '01 RS 5MT, and nothing but the usual shift-stubbornness, which I expect to go away with new fluid in a few weeks. Also, I had no idea how fragile the trannies were the first year I had it, and I was HARSH. I'm talkin clutch drops, redline power shiffting, the works, just like you se on TV... on the Dkes of Hazzard! Minus the jumping bit, I can't find any haybales or piles of dirt on an actual street here in Cali...
Anyways, having learned my lessons through others' misery, I treat my tranny nicely now. Much better about rev-matching than before, and no drops or power shifting. I think I have at least 20-25k left in it if there aren't already problems, and I think it's fine. I m still planning on a 6MT swap though, so I can go back to my evil ways, hehe!
Also, who cares if we can't downshift into 1st? What's the point? If you're above ~4 mph you can start safely in 2nd anyway. Plus, being more easily able to get it into 1st at higher speeds would cause a LOT more stress on the drivetrain bits from shock.
Anyways, having learned my lessons through others' misery, I treat my tranny nicely now. Much better about rev-matching than before, and no drops or power shifting. I think I have at least 20-25k left in it if there aren't already problems, and I think it's fine. I m still planning on a 6MT swap though, so I can go back to my evil ways, hehe!
Also, who cares if we can't downshift into 1st? What's the point? If you're above ~4 mph you can start safely in 2nd anyway. Plus, being more easily able to get it into 1st at higher speeds would cause a LOT more stress on the drivetrain bits from shock.
01-03-2003, 06:20 AM
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You don't really need "internal memos" to prove that, it's readily available information that some of the clutch and transmission components were upgraded, and a limiter was put on to not allow retards to drop the clutch at greater than 3000 RPM and blow out their transmissions. That doesn't necessarily mean there was anything wrong design-wise with the 2002 transmissions, as many thousands of 2002 WRX owners can attest to. I'm still skeptical.
01-03-2003, 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by Cabal
and a limiter was put on to not allow retards to drop the clutch at greater than 3000 RPM and blow out their transmissions.
and a limiter was put on to not allow retards to drop the clutch at greater than 3000 RPM and blow out their transmissions.
01-03-2003, 10:12 AM
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I don't remember the details on how it works, there are multipled threads about it on the NASIOC forums if you want to go searching (http://www.nasioc.com). It can be removed if you really want to do a nasty AWD launch.
01-03-2003, 10:37 PM
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Tranny just starting to die
My tranny is just starting to die. Definately feels like the Syncros.
Can't shift into first without grinding gears.
I was wondering if anyone can give me stratagies before I go to the dealer on handling this with them. I'm afraid I'm gonna get the usual BS (driver error). Any documentation would be helpful.
Thanks.
I'll keep you guys posted.
Can't shift into first without grinding gears.
I was wondering if anyone can give me stratagies before I go to the dealer on handling this with them. I'm afraid I'm gonna get the usual BS (driver error). Any documentation would be helpful.
Thanks.
I'll keep you guys posted.