Ok, I have a small question. I just got a '02 Forester. One thing I've noticed is that the gear shifting is kind of crappy(weak?). Everything's notchy feeling and I basically can't shift into first unless I'm almost stopped(possibly the synchro, but I've heard this is normal). I'm ok with the feel of the shifting. Every vehicle's different, and I've heard Subarus are this way. Now as far as the 1st gear issue, I've heard mixed results, some say normal, some say not.
If I've got the clutch in and I'm coasting to a stop, it'll fall into 1st just above 10mph. If I try to force it, it will grind. If I'm going faster and try to put it in, it will grind(with a little force). Lightly pressing won't grind but it'll never go into gear unless I pretty much match rpm or let the car almost stop. The behavior is different from all other gears.
I brought it to the dealer and told them that I thought the 1st gear synchro was bad(after a friend mechanic brought it to my attention, he doesn't have much experience with Subarus though, but he's a good mechanic).
I told the dealer that I can't shift into 1st while downshift at say 20mph. They said the thing was within normal specs and they advised me not to put it into 1st unless I'm stopped. ???
Are they playing me? Or are Subarus just this way?
I've got around another year of drivetrain warranty on it(milage wise), so I'm in no hurry. I plan on testing it some more and getting a full idea of how it behaves, so I have a little more to discuss. I'm also going to get a second opinion from a transmission shop as well.
I just got the car anyways, need a little time to get used to it. Just curious if any of you have experienced/heard anything about this.
If I've got the clutch in and I'm coasting to a stop, it'll fall into 1st just above 10mph. If I try to force it, it will grind. If I'm going faster and try to put it in, it will grind(with a little force). Lightly pressing won't grind but it'll never go into gear unless I pretty much match rpm or let the car almost stop. The behavior is different from all other gears.
I brought it to the dealer and told them that I thought the 1st gear synchro was bad(after a friend mechanic brought it to my attention, he doesn't have much experience with Subarus though, but he's a good mechanic).
I told the dealer that I can't shift into 1st while downshift at say 20mph. They said the thing was within normal specs and they advised me not to put it into 1st unless I'm stopped. ???
Are they playing me? Or are Subarus just this way?
I've got around another year of drivetrain warranty on it(milage wise), so I'm in no hurry. I plan on testing it some more and getting a full idea of how it behaves, so I have a little more to discuss. I'm also going to get a second opinion from a transmission shop as well.
I just got the car anyways, need a little time to get used to it. Just curious if any of you have experienced/heard anything about this.
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