Grinding gears

[Calgary Rob]

So I have the famous problem of my gears grinding when I am shifting. It
happens on occasion when shifting into first (often at a stop light), or
shifting from fifth to fourth. Even double clutching does not work. I
recently had to slow down in neutral on the shoulder of the highway because
I could not get into gear.
So I am under warranty (Impreza TS 2003) and car is under seven months old.
What should I say/do when I bring my car in for service?

 

[tuss]

So I have the famous problem of my gears grinding when I am shifting. It
happens on occasion when shifting into first (often at a stop light), or
shifting from fifth to fourth. Even double clutching does not work. I
recently had to slow down in neutral on the shoulder of the highway because
I could not get into gear.
So I am under warranty (Impreza TS 2003) and car is under seven months old.
What should I say/do when I bring my car in for service?

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Calgary Rob
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I like Gravy

The dealership should not charge you, as you are covered by warranty. Since
the car is new, being broken in, an adjustment on the gears may need to be
done.
In the meantime, before you bring your car into the dealership, go easy on
the clutch/shifting.
Neighbourhood Tuss

 

[Rick Carrico]

I'll let you know tomorrow just dropped mine (03 WRX) off tonight for a
service I did explain to them when I called and also left a very specific
letter as to the problem and that I've been researching this for a few
months and have noted that it is a common problem
-=Rick=-

 

[Mark]

I'll let you know tomorrow just dropped mine (03 WRX) off tonight for a
service I did explain to them when I called and also left a very specific
letter as to the problem and that I've been researching this for a few
months and have noted that it is a common problem
-=Rick=-

I just went through this a few weeks ago. My 02 WRX had the grinding
problem when shifting into 1st since new. They replaced the clutch
which help the clutch shudder. Next, the grind noise was fixed by
replacing the 1st gear syncro. It took *a lot* of complaining to get
them to fix it. Now, my WRX is shifting perfect... (knock on wood).

 

[Ken Gilbert]

I'll let you know tomorrow just dropped mine (03 WRX) off tonight for a
service I did explain to them when I called and also left a very specific
letter as to the problem and that I've been researching this for a few
months and have noted that it is a common problem
-=Rick=-

topping off with pennzoil syncromesh MT fluid fixed it for me.
jm2c
ken

 

[Calgary Rob]

Thanks for all the info. I will be submitting mine on tuesday for work. I
am letting the guy know immediately what I know, and what I gathered off the
net.
Also,when in fourth gear, and I my foot is off the break and off the gas and
my speed is going down, there is major 'shudder' sound coming from the
transmission. Any ideas?

 

[Mark]

Thanks for all the info. I will be submitting mine on tuesday for work. I
am letting the guy know immediately what I know, and what I gathered off the
net.
Also,when in fourth gear, and I my foot is off the break and off the gas and
my speed is going down, there is major 'shudder' sound coming from the
transmission. Any ideas?

Is the shudder more common when the tranny is cold? If so they have a
fix for it. They replace the bolts for the clutch. Fix the problem
with myy 02 WRX. The dealer should know about this fix.