Clutch Shudder Warranty
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From: BFE, TN
Car Info: 2002 Subaru WRX
Originally posted by max333
Well my dealer finally got the parts in and I have set up an appointment for dropping my car off on Monday. He stated that my car should be ready to go by Tuesday afternoon. I will let you know how it all turns out.
Well my dealer finally got the parts in and I have set up an appointment for dropping my car off on Monday. He stated that my car should be ready to go by Tuesday afternoon. I will let you know how it all turns out.
When I picked up my vehicle this morning, I definately noticed a difference with the clutch pickup and disengagement. Overall, a lighter (better) feel than the last clutch. Other than this peddle feel, will I see any other benefits besides the obvious fix for the clutch shudder?
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Car Info: R.I.P. '02 WR Blue Pearl, Hello '05 OBP STi
Originally posted by BAN SUVS
All 2002MY and some
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
With only 7600 miles though, the shudder may not be occuring yet.
All 2002MY and some
2003MY 2.0L WRX Vehicles
With only 7600 miles though, the shudder may not be occuring yet.
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i have 32k on my wrx, do you think the dealers will fix the clutch shutter problem? i get the flywheel and bearings and new pressure plate .. the works with it too? the car has a turbo timer and intake resonator removed.. thats it!
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parts ordered.
I took my 2002 IMP into service yesterday here in TN. They drove it and could not duplicate the problem. After I asked about the service bulletin they said they would check into it a little more. They called me 2 hours later and told me that the parts were ordered and they would call me ASAP in order to bring it in for repair. 29,600 miles all parts on bulletin ordered to be installed. Another happy customer!!!
John T.
2002 Silver WRX
John T.
2002 Silver WRX
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From: Pismo Beach, CA
Car Info: 02 WRX, 06 A3
Yes, my car was originally purchased from Livermore Subaru. The original owner complained of clutch problems around 2000 miles. They replaced the whole assembly. This is on my 02' before the TSB existed I think.
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I took my car to my dealership and they said that all of us didn't really have a prob and that the tsb report didn't matter. However, i took someone's advice and went to a different dealer and told them the prob. The guys there said that they didn't even need to look at it cuz there's a report out on it. They just ordered me the parts and told me they would call when they get it. I was very very happy and impressed. If any of you live in the chicago suburbs, go to bredemann subaru for this prob. They will hook you up.
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I have a 2002 WRX......with about 18,000 miles.
I got the clutch judder a while ago.....maybe a little less than 10,000 miles on it when I started experiencing it.
I just saw this i-club post about everyone having the problem.
So I checked out that web link to that "Technical Service Bulletin", printed it out. Took it to the dealer and showed them ( Balboa Subaru in San Diego).......they seemed to have known about the problem.....and they are ordering me a new clutch as we speak.
Jeff -
I got the clutch judder a while ago.....maybe a little less than 10,000 miles on it when I started experiencing it.
I just saw this i-club post about everyone having the problem.
So I checked out that web link to that "Technical Service Bulletin", printed it out. Took it to the dealer and showed them ( Balboa Subaru in San Diego).......they seemed to have known about the problem.....and they are ordering me a new clutch as we speak.
Jeff -
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hey brush55, do you still have that link? if you do can you post it. also my subaru dealer told me that its only on certain ones... (they can get the vin number) that have theses problems, im droppin my car off next week and i dont want them to give me any crap.
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Originally posted by Fantabulous
hey brush55, do you still have that link? if you do can you post it. also my subaru dealer told me that its only on certain ones... (they can get the vin number) that have theses problems, im droppin my car off next week and i dont want them to give me any crap.
hey brush55, do you still have that link? if you do can you post it. also my subaru dealer told me that its only on certain ones... (they can get the vin number) that have theses problems, im droppin my car off next week and i dont want them to give me any crap.
Here's the body of the TSB.
Good luck!
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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this post is grrrrrrrrrreat. i just called my dealer, i have an appointment for the 15th. i have 40k miles on the car, but i DID complain about clutch problems at around 35k, so they can't pull that "oh we can't cover this" crap. i hope my car feels new like everyone else, i'm gettin bored. good stuff!
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I just picked up my 02 WRX Wagon the other day from the dealer for the clutch shudder problem. Right away I noticed a less pronounced shudder in reverse and when starting out in first gear. I brought it back the next morning to tell them the problem was still there and the service manager told be he noticed a small shudder as well on the test drive and he told me that this should go away after the break in process. He told me to bring it back after 2K miles if it persisted. He said the parts have to "mesh together" during the breakin period. I am skeptical since every post I read on this thread there is no mention of the problem still persisting. THe dealer also told me they had only performed this service on one other WRX before for the clutch shudder problem. My car has 31K miles so I didn't need a new flywheel but here are the part numbers I received. I was just looking for a little guidance on what I should do...Thanks for any feedback.
30100aa840 Disk CP Clut
30210aa570 Cover CP Clu
800610740 PT190301 Bol
44022AA180 Gasket
30502AA080 BRG Clutch R
30100aa840 Disk CP Clut
30210aa570 Cover CP Clu
800610740 PT190301 Bol
44022AA180 Gasket
30502AA080 BRG Clutch R
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The clutch was probably assembled incorrectly. Both the flywheel and pressure plate are balanced, and have to be lined up correctly. The problem probably won't "go away."