huzer21

iTrader: (1)

Well, they decided to go the TSB route, and they're replacing the slave tomorrow. Curious if that'll help. I should run down by Goodridge clutch line and have them swap that in while they're messing around down there.

miguel_cali_2001

I've been having some grind issues when shifting to 4th gear around the 4-5k range. I've got 48k miles so I'm going to take it in before my warranty runs out. I didn't read all the pages but this is a common problem right?

VOODOO8

Yup - and if the dealer tries to claim otherwise tell them you would be happy to copy of several dozen threads with multiple participants from rx8club.com to help document this for them.

huzer21

iTrader: (1)

Expect them to say it's your clutch.

fahrfegneugen

Or expect them to have your car in the shop for two weeks.

miguel_cali_2001

Thanks guys. I'll let you know what happens after I take it to the dealer after work.

miguel_cali_2001

Went yesterday after work but they were a lil short handed on staff so they I'm going today. He did look up the warranty and told me the transmission and stuff is actually covered for 6yrs/60k.

rowteree

okay i guess ill add my story to the pile. Yesterday when i was driving, i was in first gear evening out the gas and the clutch when all of a sudden i heard a snap. I didnt think too much of it at the time, but then i started noticing the clutch has a horrible squeak to it every time i shifted. This morning i was on my way to work when i realized my car wouldn't even go into reverse or even any gear really. I practically had to force it into first.

im thinking 3 things

clutch line snapped off
throwout bearing went out
clutch is done with

i have 60k on my 04 rx8. 2 years ago when the engines were getting recalled i was informed that my powertrain warranty was extended. What should i do if i cant even get my car out of the driveway?

wcs

iTrader: (2)

Exact same problem here.
Except I've not taken my car to the dealer...... They won't repair mine under warranty

munche187

If your warranty got extended that means you should be able to call Mazda roadside and have your car towed into the dealer.

munche187

Why did they void your warranty?

wcs

iTrader: (2)

^^^ Last time I was in the dealer **** I wanted them to check the coils and replace the plugs.

They had the car all day, I called in the evening to see if I could pick it up and they said they hadn't done anything to it.
Why? I ask.
Too many modifications they say, like the lightened flywheel, ACT clutch, and RB REVI CAI.

I didn't even bother to argue with them it was the last of many problems I've had with those guys.
So I gave them the finger and left.

Since then I've installed even more stuff so .... why bother.
However I don't believe my car is officially "black listed".
I could take it to another dealer, which would be a bit of a pain and I would really have to un-install some of my aftermarket equipment ,... (N2O)

miguel_cali_2001

Ok. So I finally got it back after three weeks. They told me usually the just replace the tranny with a new one, but this time they were told to take it apart and inspect it and rebuild it. He said they replace the 4th gear, some synchros, and bearings and a few other parts. He said they didn't have any experience with rebuilding a transmission so they had to take it to some other shop and they had to do the work. 4th gear works fine, funny thing now is the 3rd gear. When I shifted into third it doesn't grind but rather kinda whirls. I noticed it a little when I drove back to my house and then I drove it a bit more later and that's when I noticed it. When I actually put pressure on the gear, like holding it up after I shifted into 3rd that is when you can hear it continously. I never heard it do this before and no other gear does this. So should I take it in yet again? Or maybe take it to a different dealer?

fahrfegneugen

Wow, they just rebuilt it, I am sorry. Give them a call and ask them what the whirl or whatever is about, they should give you an idea. It might just need to break in a little bit...

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

This is the classic "Clutch Pedal Doth Snappeth Off" problem. The RX-8 is prone to broken clutch pedals when nearing 50K miles. The dealer should replace it under warranty.

miguel_cali_2001

I'm taking it back to them today after work. I didn't notice it so much on the drive home cause it was a bit windy but later when it died down I heard it more. It barely makes the sound when I shift it into 3rd because i'm shifting normally but when I hold it forward that's when you can really hear it. Not just inside with the windows up but with the window down you could hear it loudly outside the car. The thing that gets me is, why does my car have to be the ginny pig and get a rebuilt transmission when everybody else gets a new one?

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

Because not everybody gets a new one.

miguel_cali_2001

Ok fine. I don't care. I'm just tired of taking in my car for tranny problems. First it was the throwout bearing and forks (twice), then the 4th gear problem which is what I took it in for recently and yet again I'm having to take it back.

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

There is no doubt the RX-8 has transmission issues but exactly the cause isn't quite clear. From silly TSBs discussing re-bleeding the system, to snapping clutch pedals, to different fluid blends and what-not......you name it, Mazda has groped around for answers as to what the deal is with these things.

miguel_cali_2001

So now I just got a call back from them and they said a field guy came out and checked out before they bothered to take apart the tranny. He said under normal driving conditions he couldn't find anything wrong with it and stuff. So they're not going to do anything. It makes me pissed that they did this because my car never did that before I took in to get repaired the last time. And just because some guy came out and drove and he says nothing is wrong they're not going to do anything.

x2004xRX8x

I have an 04 RX-8, Manual, GT package 58K miles and this problem just happened to me two days ago. I now have the squeeky clutch pedal and reverse requires two hands and a swear word. I am running redline synthetics tranny and diff. Taking it into the dealer on Monday.

fahrfegneugen

Bummer, let us know what happens. You are still under warranty

devildog1679

2nd gear is grinding bad when I shift into it at high RPM's. The dealer said it could be a worn synchro. The dealer said it's a hit or miss with MNAO on the warranty work, he said if the syncros show signs of power shifting they won't cover it. They said if the synchros look worn or have broken teeth that is a sure sign of power shifting. He said the tranny is not made for shifting fast, I asked him to show me in the manual where it says how fast to shift "it doesn't". We'll see what happens, the dealer is cool and he said he will do what he can to help me out. No matter what I'll fight Mazda on this if they chose to use the power shifting claim. I admit I don't baby the tranny but I don't abuse it either.

huzer21

iTrader: (1)

Good luck, I've been in 3 times, have been given three different answers, and little more than a kick in the *** on my way out the door.

Charles R. Hill

iTrader: (7)

ALL you guys with shifting issues and grinding synchros, especially those nearing 50K miles (factory clutch or not), first need to check your clutch pedal assemblies for signs of cracked/broken welds.