WRXwith possibly expensive tranny problems. Under warranty. Need advice!!!!!
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WRXwith possibly expensive tranny problems. Under warranty. Need advice!!!!!
MY 2002 WRX is under the very expensive 100000 mile warranty. It grinds occasionally going into 1st so I took it in only to find out that to take the tranny apart would cost me $850 (if Subaru doesn't think it should be covered under warranty). On top of that the total fix may cost me $1800 if my 100000 warranty does not cover it. The service guy said that Subaru covers 85% of the people who have this problem, as long as it was not caused by driver abuse. Well I'm sure I dont' abuse this car. I keep her under 3500rpm's, There are NO engine mods, I don't race etc.
If subaru covers it I'll be fine. But if they don't I'm screwed.
What should I do?
Will the problem get worse?
If subaru covers it I'll be fine. But if they don't I'm screwed.
What should I do?
Will the problem get worse?
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Originally Posted by rudedogsurfrat
There are NO engine mods
but do you have an aftermarket short-shifter? when my first and second gear synchro's when out they (coolest subaru dealer evAr) told me it was due to my short-shifter. and told me to take it out and they'll repair 'em under warranty. and i think soon after that i heard they got audited for doing repairs under warranty when they weren't or some shiet like that.
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Do the only thing you can do take it to a friendly subaru dealer. I'm sure they exist people have said so. Request a place in your area forum for a good place to take it to 
where are you located? i read on here a while ago that mpj performance was doing ra gearset installs pretty cheap. I would contact them. see how much they charge. Also ask the dealer what a tranny swap pays in hours. Shop labor X hours + ra gearset = ? It may be a better way to go. You could also have someone else do the tranny swap it would be cheaper.
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if its not the factory option short shifter, you may get the short end of the stick in that warranty.
good luck in finding a nice dealership, you can do it!
good luck in finding a nice dealership, you can do it!
Originally Posted by rudedogsurfrat
I'm in So OC. Well the deal is that I have a 100000 mile warranty and I would rather have the warranty pay for the repair not me.
I absolutley understand. You said that if they thinks it's abuse after they tear the tranny apart it will basically cost $1800. The $850 is irrelevent. I would say that since you have no mods other than the factory short shifter it may be worth the chance. But $1800 from the dealer can get you nothing but a stock tranny. I say check out mpj. I am not form Cali but from what i have seen on here they are very reputable and reasonably priced. They mpj guys post quite frequently. I know when my tranny goes i will give them a call. Good luck.
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If you have NO engine mods bring it in. I have the same problem...clutch all the way in but 1st grinds occasionally. I have about 40k+ miles but my car is nowhere near stock in any aspect (performance/handling/looks/etc...) and I know they'll pull anything out of their *** to charge me full price and make a couple bucks.
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whats goin on guys. long time no talk. im in the same predicament as u all r. my car doesnt have ne mods but it was used so im not sure what the kid did w/ it b4 me. but its been doin it as well & i called 2 dealers & they were pretty hell beant on tearin apart the tranny. but i kinda thinkin its kind of likely that im gonna get dicked over in the end. its good 2 see that im no the only 1 but i still think it shud b coverd under the warranty. its stupid i mean its a warranty honor it. let me know if nebody has ne other ideas thanks. i am out
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