Tranny going bye bye? HELP guys!
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I have a 2 month old 03 TL-P anthracite metallic. Today as I was attempting to merge, I put it in sport shift like I always do, to get out of 5th and accelerate. The guage read 3, but I decided to downshift anways because I was going about 40mph. I then heard a loud GRIND as I went into second!! This is the first time its made this noise, and I thought the thing would die right there, because of all the tranny stories on this site! Anyways, to those of you who've had transmissions fail, my question is: is this the way it started out? whats next, slipping gears? or could this just be nothing at all? please advise, your imput is valued!
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I don't knwo if it's a sign for the tranny to go.
But if it acts weird, take it back to the dealer.
In your case, I would abuse the tranny (not nutural slam it but drive it hard). See if anything goes wrong, and if it does, make sure it happens while you still got the warranty...
But if it acts weird, take it back to the dealer.
In your case, I would abuse the tranny (not nutural slam it but drive it hard). See if anything goes wrong, and if it does, make sure it happens while you still got the warranty...
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Originally posted by samkws
y did u do that? u r hurting ur car....
i think it's fine...just don't do it next time or u may reallie need a new tranny
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y did u do that? u r hurting ur car....
i think it's fine...just don't do it next time or u may reallie need a new tranny
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Your car is new, so I believe you can drive the tranny hard - dont abuse it, mind you. If there is a problem with it, it will surface soon, and dealer will not give you any bull if it dies - they know about tranny problems. And if everything is fine, mention it when you are in for service anyway - if your dealer is good, they will be happy to check it for you.
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Originally posted by torqueaholic
but I thought it won't let you downshift if you'll redline?
but I thought it won't let you downshift if you'll redline?
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i dunno but ive heard that grinding sound a couple of times too and i have a feeling my tranny is about to give.. i already had it replaced once at around 35,000 and now its at 45,000, and my warranty is about to expire. i dont to have to pay for a new tranny every 10,000 miles and not have it covered by warranty.. thats why im considering getting a new car. torqueaholic i saw you test drove the G35 what do you think? i like the coupe any idea when its due out?
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Originally posted by samkws
just it's not necessary in any circumstances....from 5th to 2nd...if u want to keep ur tranny running longer..
just it's not necessary in any circumstances....from 5th to 2nd...if u want to keep ur tranny running longer..
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I was going 40mph and I was in 4th, so I downshifted to 2nd. I don't think 40mph isn't something 2nd shouldn't handle right?
I was going 40mph and I was in 4th, so I downshifted to 2nd. I don't think 40mph isn't something 2nd shouldn't handle right?
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Originally posted by Jax
i dunno but ive heard that grinding sound a couple of times too and i have a feeling my tranny is about to give.. i already had it replaced once at around 35,000 and now its at 45,000, and my warranty is about to expire. i dont to have to pay for a new tranny every 10,000 miles and not have it covered by warranty.. thats why im considering getting a new car. torqueaholic i saw you test drove the G35 what do you think? i like the coupe any idea when its due out?
i dunno but ive heard that grinding sound a couple of times too and i have a feeling my tranny is about to give.. i already had it replaced once at around 35,000 and now its at 45,000, and my warranty is about to expire. i dont to have to pay for a new tranny every 10,000 miles and not have it covered by warranty.. thats why im considering getting a new car. torqueaholic i saw you test drove the G35 what do you think? i like the coupe any idea when its due out?
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Originally posted by NsX Pilot
were u on the gas while u were doing this or did u let up off the gas and then shift ??
were u on the gas while u were doing this or did u let up off the gas and then shift ??
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