Shifter problem or transmission?
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From: Galleria in da DF Dub
Shifter problem or transmission?
Guys anyone that can provide some feedback would be much appreciated. Although I will be going to the stealership (trying to avoid them) to find out what's wrong I don't want to get had and the white glove from them 
Problem: Past week or two the shifter itself started to feel looser than normal. Now 3 days ago all of a sudden I can't "reach" 5th gear; I had to really throw it hard all the way to 6th; once I'm on sixth, if I can keep the shifter aligned then I don't have a problem getting it into 5th.
I've found limited threads about a bolt coming loose and/or bushings wearing out and having the same problem (but there's no follow up).
I can't say that I'm a mechanic and know all there is too know but if it was the synchros or the actually tranny wouldn't have I been having issues shifting, grinding, etc?
Thanks,
JD
Problem: Past week or two the shifter itself started to feel looser than normal. Now 3 days ago all of a sudden I can't "reach" 5th gear; I had to really throw it hard all the way to 6th; once I'm on sixth, if I can keep the shifter aligned then I don't have a problem getting it into 5th.
I've found limited threads about a bolt coming loose and/or bushings wearing out and having the same problem (but there's no follow up).
I can't say that I'm a mechanic and know all there is too know but if it was the synchros or the actually tranny wouldn't have I been having issues shifting, grinding, etc?
Thanks,
JD
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,481
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From: Galleria in da DF Dub
Originally Posted by canucklehead
...sounds like an issue for the dealer to assess. the symptoms don't sound good. you are still under your powertrain warranty aren't you?
I guess with all the issues the 03 6MT's had I should feel lucky it took this long?? I'm already at 128K miles.
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