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2004 WRX, 1st gear problem


keita
11-29-2003, 07:08 PM
Hey Fellas, just got a question that you guys may be able to help me with...

I've got a 2004 WRX, no mods. It appears that the 1st gear is pretty hard to get into unless you're at a complete stop. If I try to shift down into 1st going 10 mph, it just doesn't want to get into the slot. Anyone have a problem similar to this, and can you fix this problem??
Diesel2NR
11-29-2003, 07:16 PM
it might have a syncronizer (sp?) that's keeping you from going into 1st. I have driven a WRX, much less a 2004, so I'm just throwin out a guess.
LjasonL
11-30-2003, 01:46 AM
Welcome to Subaru ownership. :cwm27:

They all do that. Learn to double clutch or don't downshift till you stop.
Alldar
11-30-2003, 07:41 AM
how do you double clutch???
lol
LjasonL
11-30-2003, 03:58 PM
Like This (http://www.arimport.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=415)
keita
11-30-2003, 04:10 PM
Dude!! That's good stuf bro!

I was wondering if the 1st gear issue is a Subaru thing. I've driven Honda's and Acura's and I don't recall having a problem with downshifting into the 1st like that.

I guess it prolongs the life of the syncro by not allowing me to downshift hard... (not that I'm trying to downshift hard anyway).
Guyanson_Mendiola
12-02-2003, 11:12 PM
why do all Subaru's have these problems is it maybe because of the Transmission on the Subaru?
ragnarok720
12-02-2003, 11:57 PM
Yea, the trannies are notorious for this. Put some better tranny oil in and it'll help with it a little.
Guyanson_Mendiola
12-06-2003, 12:52 AM
Subaru needs to put a little more oil in there stock transmissions.

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