03 wrx 1st gear problem
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03 wrx 1st gear problem
Hi, i ran a search and came up with some info on my question but i want to know a bit more. I have 10,000 miles on my car and just recently my Wrx doesnt want to shift into first gear from a complete stop at red lights. Its happend like 4 times in 2 weeks so far.Its really annoying, i engage the clutch fully, The only abuse on the tranny is one 4k rpm launch i didnt even drop the clutch, just a quick release and that was around 2k miles ago. I hope the problem doesnt persist, what can i do to fix it, Should it take into the dealer mabye they will fix it b/c of warrantee 
My mods include mostly suspensiion progress spring, cusco front and rear sway bars and a custom made stright pipe axel back. please help!
My mods include mostly suspensiion progress spring, cusco front and rear sway bars and a custom made stright pipe axel back. please help!
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Oh, i see. I wonder why the 1st grear syncro went bad? I hope its not b/c of my driving. I drive really smooth shift 95% of the times at 3k and always get out of 1st really smooth with out over reving. So that wouldnt make sense. I guess ill have to take it to the dealer to have them replace it. I hope they dont ***** and try to not cover me cause that would suck alot.
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Originally posted by kevster
I have only 4800 miles on my 03 Wrx and sometimes my trans does the "I do not wanna go into first", so I just slide it into 2nd than into first works every time, I think it is the way the trannys are designed.
I have only 4800 miles on my 03 Wrx and sometimes my trans does the "I do not wanna go into first", so I just slide it into 2nd than into first works every time, I think it is the way the trannys are designed.
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i have this problem too, although my first gear grinds horribly, the dealer has looked at it and reported nothing wrong, i havent had any high rpm launch, highest launch was about 3400. now fourth gear has started to grind as well, but only at high rpms, ive talked to a few friends and its seems like the problem could be a faulty clutch. im guessing subaru is telling me nothing is wrong now, so the problem can get bigger and then f' me by saying the problem is drive abuse. so my advice is be careful when you take it to the dealer, dont let them off the hook with their bullsht, YOU know there is something wrong.
Change your fluid! I have an 03 , had that intermittent "will not go into first'. Its seems a common issue with the subes.Synchros just hangs up.Most of the top tuners changed to synthetic fluid.I used Neo Synthetic gear oil.It was a night and day difference ,much smoother engagement,lessened the noise,I have'nt had an issue for 4k miles. Now obviously If you abuse your tranny often then you're going to get wear and tear!
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