09 6Spd Transmission issue

xgrudgex · 10-28-2011, 12:54 PM

My 09' has had constant problems with the tranny...
-loud noise at idle even tho I know that it is typical
-Slave cylinder craps out from time to time with lowor no clutch pedal pressure

My dealer tells me every time it is normal and wouldnt do anything about it while it is under waranty even tho I insisted but now its not under waranty (a little over 50k) I have to drop some serious cash on the tranny now.

I love the car, hate the dealer I had to deal with... I know I could have taken it to another dealer which I did but they told me the same thing. What happened to being an honest mechanic? I use to be one of them but I guess thats gone now...

Ghost · 11-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbum

Can you let me know what you find? I am looking for a used 2009 model and noticed a sound which may or may not be similar to what you have experienced.

While test driving the car, I heard a noise that I can only describe as a low, grinding noise (like grrrrrr) that is coming from somewhere in the drivetrain... it could be the differential or the transmission. I couldn't really determine the location of it. It's noticeable only during launch from 1st and most low speed.

When the car speeds up and I'm in 2nd+ gears, I don't hear it anymore or not audible enough. I have driven 350z's and I don't ever remember such a noise and I would suspect that 370z's are the same.

Can anymore confirm or explain what this noise may be? The dealer says their techs checked out the car and it's fine. It's a certified pre-owned car and still have warranty left for up to 35k+ miles or 3 years or so. Would such a warranty cover possible tranmission replacement?

Thanks!

Hi there, they replaced the trans under warranty.

The low speed noise, if it's a rattling sound, is normal, from what I hear. It's really apparent if you have an aftermarket clutch/flywheel.

Cure is to use thicker gear fluid.

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xgrudgex Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Age: 38 Posts: 111 Drives: My neighbors crazy Rep Power: 15	My 09' has had constant problems with the tranny... -loud noise at idle even tho I know that it is typical -Slave cylinder craps out from time to time with lowor no clutch pedal pressure My dealer tells me every time it is normal and wouldnt do anything about it while it is under waranty even tho I insisted but now its not under waranty (a little over 50k) I have to drop some serious cash on the tranny now. I love the car, hate the dealer I had to deal with... I know I could have taken it to another dealer which I did but they told me the same thing. What happened to being an honest mechanic? I use to be one of them but I guess thats gone now...