2nd gear... gone

[tbtree55]

Since i got my '12 1.8 5 speed, always had the common 1-2 grind, but about 2-3 weeks ago, I noticed my car was jerking going into 2nd more than usual, and soon after that, it wouldn't stay in 2nd. So, needless to say, 2nd gear is shot and it's going into the dealer for the trans to be taken care of under warranty (Thank God :banana

Anybody else have this problem??

 

[ChrisJ]

Since i got my '12 1.8 5 speed, always had the common 1-2 grind, but about 2-3 weeks ago, I noticed my car was jerking going into 2nd more than usual, and soon after that, it wouldn't stay in 2nd. So, needless to say, 2nd gear is shot and it's going into the dealer for the trans to be taken care of under warranty (Thank God :banana

Anybody else have this problem??

Yeah,
Thank god and not GM for the defective transmission while you're at it. opcorn:

 

[ahtoxa]

Chris, you're almost as bad as me with snide comments.

Anyway, OP. It sounds like you're taken care of, at least.

I thought that it was mainly the 6-speeds getting the 1-2 grind and not the 5-speeds like OPs?

 

[$ub$onic]

I thought that it was mainly the 6-speeds getting the 1-2 grind and not the 5-speeds like OPs?

You are correct.

The 1-2 grind is not common at all in the 5 speed, the F17's tend to be more robust but can not handle as much power as the m32.

 

[ahtoxa]

F17's tend to be more robust but can not handle as much power as the m32.

It's a bit of a contradictory statement, but I think I know what you meant.

 

[mitdr774]

Mine grinds second and third, especially if I'm at the drag strip.

 

[Swordsmith]

My original 6 speed lost 3rd in just the way you are describing. Replaced it and haven't had any problem in the 50K or so miles since (no problem like that, that is, the new one had the grind, however the grind doesn't seem to be causing any problems)

 

[tbtree55]

Yea mines been grinding since day 1 and it wasn't even like it got worse, it just went all of a sudden..

 

[$ub$onic]

Mmmm

I wonder if it was a cable Aliment issue

 

[mitdr774]

I had to adjust my cables after having the shifter assembly replaced. It ground before and after. The fluid change helped, but didnt eliminate the issue. Im probably due for a fluid change again though. I forgot what I put in it...

 

[tbtree55]

So, car has been in the shop for 1 week now and they just called today and said they tried to "find parts" to "fix" the transmission, but ultimately they ordered a new transmission, and it will come in in 7-10 days. Kind of annoying considering I am a away at college in PA and I'm from NJ and my spring break is next week, so I won't have a car for all the time that I am home.

Also doing the clutch while the transmission is out because they said they would not charge labor, so that saves me quite a bit of money.(Even though car only has 42,000 miles, I delivered pizza for 3 years and the clutch is worn out prematurely)

 

[mitdr774]

Well the clutch is a wear item that will wear differently for different driving habits and conditions. While 42k miles is on the low end of what I would expect, it is longer than some vehicles seem to get.