Clutch Shudder Warranty
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Re: RRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by wvjnky
I just got a hold of the service manager at Balboa Subaru and he said that there is no coverage over 36K . I am at 49K so am I screwed? .........They quoted $990.00 to replace the new clutch..I live in San Diego, anybody now of a dealer that is a little more accomidating in my area..........Thanks in advance......
I just got a hold of the service manager at Balboa Subaru and he said that there is no coverage over 36K . I am at 49K so am I screwed? .........They quoted $990.00 to replace the new clutch..I live in San Diego, anybody now of a dealer that is a little more accomidating in my area..........Thanks in advance......
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My dealer said it was cool to go with the STi parts (clutch disc, flywheel), only that I would cover the difference in price. They are one of the largest dealers on the East Coast, so I feel okay about it. Does anyone know the physical difference between WRX and WRX STi transmission components?
Does anyone have experience with this swap?
Be it that both would be genuine Subaru (STi) parts, I assume the warranty would still hold true. Any Suby techs have any thoughts? Thanks.
Does anyone have experience with this swap?
Be it that both would be genuine Subaru (STi) parts, I assume the warranty would still hold true. Any Suby techs have any thoughts? Thanks.
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Re: NEW CLUTCH for the shudder problem
Originally posted by Boneamania
WOW!!! the new clutch is night and day. there is almost no pedal play. when you push in the clutch at all, it disingages. its amazing. i am going easy on it for now. but i think itwill help with performance a lot too. i can't wait. by the way it cost me nothing, didn't even have to sign anything. i also got a new flywheel with it even though i am under 30k. my flywheel must have been f'ed up. i also want to thank Matthews Chrysler/Subaru in Vestal(next to Binghamton), NY for doing a great job and not giving me any crap, like EVERY DEALER IN SYRACUSE DID!!! ok well thats my piece. if any of you have the old clutch i would recommend getting the new one in whether you have shudder problems or not. the clutch just seems all around better.
WOW!!! the new clutch is night and day. there is almost no pedal play. when you push in the clutch at all, it disingages. its amazing. i am going easy on it for now. but i think itwill help with performance a lot too. i can't wait. by the way it cost me nothing, didn't even have to sign anything. i also got a new flywheel with it even though i am under 30k. my flywheel must have been f'ed up. i also want to thank Matthews Chrysler/Subaru in Vestal(next to Binghamton), NY for doing a great job and not giving me any crap, like EVERY DEALER IN SYRACUSE DID!!! ok well thats my piece. if any of you have the old clutch i would recommend getting the new one in whether you have shudder problems or not. the clutch just seems all around better.
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are you sure about the flywheel thing. i know its worded weird and i thought the same thing about under 30k but that makes no sense that you would have the flywheel replaced under 30k but not over it. anyway yeah it works great and it was all free so it didn't cost me anything
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Originally posted by Boneamania
are you sure about the flywheel thing. i know its worded weird and i thought the same thing about under 30k but that makes no sense that you would have the flywheel replaced under 30k but not over it. anyway yeah it works great and it was all free so it didn't cost me anything
are you sure about the flywheel thing. i know its worded weird and i thought the same thing about under 30k but that makes no sense that you would have the flywheel replaced under 30k but not over it. anyway yeah it works great and it was all free so it didn't cost me anything
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Originally posted by Peaty
found it:
NUMBER: 03-51-02R
DATE: 05/01/03
APPLICABILITY: All 1999~2002MY and some
2003MY 2.5L Vehicles;
All 2002MY and some
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
SUBJECT: Cold Clutch Judder (revised bulletin)
INTRODUCTION
In the event you encounter a customer concern of cold clutch judder that goes away after the first few applications, replacement of some clutch parts will be necessary to repair the vehicle. Prior to replacing these parts, you should confirm the engine and transmission mounting is not broken, loose, or misaligned.
2.5L *
Use Clutch Kit: 32098AA020. This kit contains the following parts (and they can also be purchased separately):
Flywheel 12342AA061
Cover 30210AA590
Disc 30100AA851
Bolts (8pc) 800610740
* If the OE flywheel and cover has more then 30,000 miles on it and is in good condition, it can be reused. After 30,000 miles of driving, the surface finish is equivalent to the replacement flywheel and cover.
2.0L **
Flywheel 12342AA071
Cover 30210AA570
Disc 30100AA840
Bolts (8pc) 800610740
** 2002 WRX vehicles with an engine number of #331738 and after can also reuse the OE flywheel and cover if it is in good condition and has more then 30,000 miles on it. Vehicles
produced prior to E/G #331738 will need to install all 4 parts.
These countermeasure parts were installed into production as listed below:
STARTING VIN
LEGACY 2.5L
BAJA 36103910
SEDAN 36206712
WAGON 36305452
OUTBACK 36622108
Forester 3G732771
Impreza 2.5L
SEDAN 3G506077
WAGON 3G805549
Impreza 2.0L
SEDAN 3G500127
WAGON 3G800014
Vehicles after the listed countermeasure, or repairs to vehicles after the clutch set has been installed, can be repaired using individual parts as needed. Repair history should be checked
to determine what parts are currently in the vehicle. The parts system should be checked for any future information regarding these parts.
CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty coverage period, please refer to the Warranty Labor Time Guide for the applicable labor operation numbers and labor time. Please
use Fail Code JAB-48.
found it:
NUMBER: 03-51-02R
DATE: 05/01/03
APPLICABILITY: All 1999~2002MY and some
2003MY 2.5L Vehicles;
All 2002MY and some
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
SUBJECT: Cold Clutch Judder (revised bulletin)
INTRODUCTION
In the event you encounter a customer concern of cold clutch judder that goes away after the first few applications, replacement of some clutch parts will be necessary to repair the vehicle. Prior to replacing these parts, you should confirm the engine and transmission mounting is not broken, loose, or misaligned.
2.5L *
Use Clutch Kit: 32098AA020. This kit contains the following parts (and they can also be purchased separately):
Flywheel 12342AA061
Cover 30210AA590
Disc 30100AA851
Bolts (8pc) 800610740
* If the OE flywheel and cover has more then 30,000 miles on it and is in good condition, it can be reused. After 30,000 miles of driving, the surface finish is equivalent to the replacement flywheel and cover.
2.0L **
Flywheel 12342AA071
Cover 30210AA570
Disc 30100AA840
Bolts (8pc) 800610740
** 2002 WRX vehicles with an engine number of #331738 and after can also reuse the OE flywheel and cover if it is in good condition and has more then 30,000 miles on it. Vehicles
produced prior to E/G #331738 will need to install all 4 parts.
These countermeasure parts were installed into production as listed below:
STARTING VIN
LEGACY 2.5L
BAJA 36103910
SEDAN 36206712
WAGON 36305452
OUTBACK 36622108
Forester 3G732771
Impreza 2.5L
SEDAN 3G506077
WAGON 3G805549
Impreza 2.0L
SEDAN 3G500127
WAGON 3G800014
Vehicles after the listed countermeasure, or repairs to vehicles after the clutch set has been installed, can be repaired using individual parts as needed. Repair history should be checked
to determine what parts are currently in the vehicle. The parts system should be checked for any future information regarding these parts.
CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty coverage period, please refer to the Warranty Labor Time Guide for the applicable labor operation numbers and labor time. Please
use Fail Code JAB-48.
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Please help me out guys. I took my car to the dealer to have my clutch checked and just got in a big argument with the guys down there. I told them the problem and they said that all of us talking about the clutch shutter problem don't know what we are talking about. He says that we just think we have a problem. I told them about the TSB report and he said that that doesn't really matter. According to him, none of us have a problem. He said that we are all not good drivers and don't really know how to drive our cars right. He told me to come in next monday and leave it over night. But i don't think they are going to do anything. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do? Please help me out please!!!!! I don't want them screwing me over with this. Thanks
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Just take it to another dealer, even if it's inconvenient. Getting the fix is more important than 'beating' the other dealer. Even though you'll be sure to take your work order down and prove to them they were wrong. 
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Hi all,
I'm going to take my 2002 WRX in this week to see if they'll replace my clutch. They want to keep the car overnight to reproduce the problem in the morning. It's getting pretty warm here and I only had the shudder 3 times last week. What if they can't reproduce the problem? What happens? And has anyone ever dealt with Livermore Subaru with this problem? They're usually reliable but I'm scared they'll tell me there's nothing wrong.
I'm going to take my 2002 WRX in this week to see if they'll replace my clutch. They want to keep the car overnight to reproduce the problem in the morning. It's getting pretty warm here and I only had the shudder 3 times last week. What if they can't reproduce the problem? What happens? And has anyone ever dealt with Livermore Subaru with this problem? They're usually reliable but I'm scared they'll tell me there's nothing wrong.
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If they suggested that you leave the car overnight to help produce the problem, chances they will, even if they don't. Looks like they are just trying to follow the rules, even though they know they need to replace your clutch.
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I've got the same problem. I even left my car for a week, and they said they couldn't repeat the problem once. Of course that was the week where we had the hottest weather here in raleigh NC. Any suggestions as to what i should do about getting this fixed.
The day after i brought the car back the shudder came back because of the cold morning i had. what am i supposed to do about this???
--joe
The day after i brought the car back the shudder came back because of the cold morning i had. what am i supposed to do about this???
--joe
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Hello,
Ok im looking at getting a 02 WRX thast got 7,600 miles on it. Im lookin at the Vin number and comparing it to the post up the page here is the vin JF1GD29602G521466 if im reading thsi correctly this car does nto fall under needing to have the clutch and flywheel replaced right?
Chris
Ok im looking at getting a 02 WRX thast got 7,600 miles on it. Im lookin at the Vin number and comparing it to the post up the page here is the vin JF1GD29602G521466 if im reading thsi correctly this car does nto fall under needing to have the clutch and flywheel replaced right?
Chris
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All 2002MY and some
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
With only 7600 miles though, the shudder may not be occuring yet. Go ahead and buy it if you have no other reasons not to, and if it eer shows up in the future you will be covered. Well, depending on how old the car is. What month/year was it originally bought?
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
With only 7600 miles though, the shudder may not be occuring yet. Go ahead and buy it if you have no other reasons not to, and if it eer shows up in the future you will be covered. Well, depending on how old the car is. What month/year was it originally bought?
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hmm not sure ill look on my lunch the dealer gave me the car for the whole day so ill check. I did drive another 02 this past weekend that would shake when i was at a stand still i wasent sure if that was normal or not but good thing i foudn this thread cause i guess it wasent normal.