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UNISYN · 05-24-2016, 10:24 AM

I know this is an older thread, but that doesn't stop the transmission failures. My 2009 6MT (with 73.5K miles) started failing a couple months ago and I finally found the time to get it replaced. Bill Ray Nissan in Longwood, FL is waiting for a new transmission from Arizona, so it will be a few days. The 1st thru 2nd gear synchro failed (inop) forcing me to go from 1st straight to 3rd. I cannot downshift into 2nd or 1st. Additionally, a whine in the transmission developed and is only noticeable when the accelerator is pressed. The faster the vehicle is traveling, the louder and more annoying the sound is. So it was confirmed that the 6MT needs to be replaced, which would normally cost over $3K. My "The Mechanic" extended warranty (silver level) covers the transmission replacement and a couple days worth of a loaner car from Nissan.

I'm definitely looking forward to this transmission replacement. I have 10 more months or about 15K more miles on my extended warranty, so I hope whatever is going to break does it within that time frame.

05-24-2016, 10:24 AM	#65 (permalink)
UNISYN Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Altamonte Springs, FL Age: 53 Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk MT 370Z w/ SP Rep Power: 12	New 6MT Warranty Replacement I know this is an older thread, but that doesn't stop the transmission failures. My 2009 6MT (with 73.5K miles) started failing a couple months ago and I finally found the time to get it replaced. Bill Ray Nissan in Longwood, FL is waiting for a new transmission from Arizona, so it will be a few days. The 1st thru 2nd gear synchro failed (inop) forcing me to go from 1st straight to 3rd. I cannot downshift into 2nd or 1st. Additionally, a whine in the transmission developed and is only noticeable when the accelerator is pressed. The faster the vehicle is traveling, the louder and more annoying the sound is. So it was confirmed that the 6MT needs to be replaced, which would normally cost over $3K. My "The Mechanic" extended warranty (silver level) covers the transmission replacement and a couple days worth of a loaner car from Nissan. I'm definitely looking forward to this transmission replacement. I have 10 more months or about 15K more miles on my extended warranty, so I hope whatever is going to break does it within that time frame. __________________ 2009 Black M/T 370Z w/ Sport Package Power Utilities Designer Keyboard Music Producer ("UNISYN")