Good Workshop To Repair Clutch and Gearbox for Auto Trans

[Matoonia]

My 7 yrs old Mazda 5 suddenly give me problem this morning. When I start my engine, the AT lighted up and straight away jump to 4 gear. Obviously it struggle to move but still allow me to drive on. I switched off the engine and start again, the problem disappeared. I am wondering if this is a signal that gear box going to give problem? Any advise? Any recommended workshop that I could send to check and what will the cost be? Thanks in advance

 

Better get it checked. When I started having symptoms in the GB, in my case was gear stuck in gear 3, even when I came to complete stop at traffic light, within the next couple of days, more problems came up

 

Like you, after I switch off the car and restarted, everything was fine. The last instance being the car suddenly went into neutral when I was cruising along in 5th gear. Really scary was I was on a flyover, lucky not many cars, and I just put hazard light and maneuver to road shoulder.

 

I went to KATC to overhaul the transmission. Still working well now after 2 years.

[Chuapcd]

 

Better get it checked. When I started having symptoms in the GB, in my case was gear stuck in gear 3, even when I came to complete stop at traffic light, within the next couple of days, more problems came up

 

Like you, after I switch off the car and restarted, everything was fine. The last instance being the car suddenly went into neutral when I was cruising along in 5th gear. Really scary was I was on a flyover, lucky not many cars, and I just put hazard light and maneuver to road shoulder.

 

I went to KATC to overhaul the transmission. Still working well now after 2 years.

How much did you spent on the overhaul?

[Matoonia]

How much did you spent on the overhaul?

 

$2k. Since your mazda 5 still got 3 years, better fix it if u intend to drive till end

 

[BobbyTan_74287]

 

$2k. Since your mazda 5 still got 3 years, better fix it if u intend to drive till end

 

I should have joined the forum earlier and knew you earlier. Last time I spent $3.5k to overhaul the GB for my old Mazda5.

[Matoonia]

I should have joined the forum earlier and knew you earlier. Last time I spent $3.5k to overhaul the GB for my old Mazda5.

 

Where did u get it fixed?

[BobbyTan_74287]

 

Where did u get it fixed?

I could not remember the workshop name but it is at Pandan Loop - Pandan Light Industrial Park. I got the contact from one of Mazda Service guy. Mazda does not do overhaul or repair and the replacement is S$12k - very expensive.

[Simpleonly]

I could not remember the workshop name but it is at Pandan Loop - Pandan Light Industrial Park. I got the contact from one of Mazda Service guy. Mazda does not do overhaul or repair and the replacement is S$12k - very expensive.

 

If it is a GB specialist in Pandan loop it shall be Topspeed Motor.

but 3.5k seem a bit high, cos Top speed quoted me 2.5k a year back to overhaul my Hyundai Trajet.

 

3.5k shall be those general WS that take in the car and sub out the job and earn the different in between.

[Matoonia]

$3.5k seems a bit excessive.

 

But most importantly is whether the workshop made good the GB

[BobbyTan_74287]

$3.5k seems a bit excessive.

 

But most importantly is whether the workshop made good the GB

Of course after the overhaul my car starts like new and having been driving until scrapped in End April and car being exported by the scrapped dealer.

[Little_prince]

Hi bro, need helps here also, my airwave jerk a lot and rpm going up and down. Is it because of gearbox problem also? Need a good airwave specialist also. Can recommend or advise? Thanks

 

trying cleaning the throttle and change the spark plug first

[Chickensoup]

Gearbox overhaul usually range between 3K to 5K depending on make of gearbox as some are more complicated. At times, the cheaper price charged has fewer parts being change.

 

It is not a apple to apple comparision for cost of repair for different make of gearbox. The older 4 speed autos are generally cheaper. 6 speed auto is more expensive.

[Pss2]

My car when going at 1500rpm about changing to next gear when I try to accelerate, it jerks like crazy. I have to accelerate very slowly then it doesn't jerk. Always happen at 1500rpm. What is happening?

[Chickensoup]

Your auto gearbox valvebody need to change. $1K plus.

[Dumb]

I also like to know how long can a gearbox last. Hearing how expensive a change can be, I hope I dont need to change at all. I need to keep my car till end of 10 years and then switch to public transport, unless COE goes below 20k. Now it's 6yrs and 8 mths and 206k mileage.

 

After 1 year from the above post, my problem finally arrived

 

A month before the car jerked forward just after moving a short while in the morning. This happened 2 or 3 times during a month. Didn’t suspect anything wrong with the nasty jerk.

 

Then one day, the car refused when the D gear is engaged. That was end of Apr and my mileage was 258k. Moved the gear around and noticed that it moved with gear R and 1 only.

 

When the car started moving with gar 1, then immediately shifted to D and everything would be fine. A few days later, same thing happened.

 

Thereafter the problem became regular after parking the car overnite and now daily and after parking a few hours. Instead of shifting to gear 1 to move the car, sometimes, I let the car idle as advised by a friend. After 1 min or so, the car moved. But the waiting time became longer. Sometimes it takes 1 to 5 min warning up before the car moves. Sometimes, it moves with a grinding sound for a short time. And sometimes, there is smell of oil in the cabin.

 

When waiting is long or I am in the hurry, I shift to gear 1 and the car moves with no problem. This gear problem has been with me from end Apr. I wonder how long more can gear 1 saves me. Anyone with the same problem and solution?

 

Other than the start, there is no problem in the driving experience as everything is normal.

The only problem is the start, especially after parking the car for 2 hours of more.

My car is reaching 10 years by end of Jul next year.

 

Went JB and all WS said must change gear problem. Got three quotes for recon gear at RM1,800 and Rm1,900+ and Rm 2,100 including GST etc. Should I get it done or take the risk for another 10 months?

[Hamburger]

 

After 1 year from the above post, my problem finally arrived

 

A month before the car jerked forward just after moving a short while in the morning. This happened 2 or 3 times during a month. Didn’t suspect anything wrong with the nasty jerk.

 

Then one day, the car refused when the D gear is engaged. That was end of Apr and my mileage was 258k. Moved the gear around and noticed that it moved with gear R and 1 only.

 

When the car started moving with gar 1, then immediately shifted to D and everything would be fine. A few days later, same thing happened.

 

Thereafter the problem became regular after parking the car overnite and now daily and after parking a few hours. Instead of shifting to gear 1 to move the car, sometimes, I let the car idle as advised by a friend. After 1 min or so, the car moved. But the waiting time became longer. Sometimes it takes 1 to 5 min warning up before the car moves. Sometimes, it moves with a grinding sound for a short time. And sometimes, there is smell of oil in the cabin.

 

When waiting is long or I am in the hurry, I shift to gear 1 and the car moves with no problem. This gear problem has been with me from end Apr. I wonder how long more can gear 1 saves me. Anyone with the same problem and solution?

 

Other than the start, there is no problem in the driving experience as everything is normal.

The only problem is the start, especially after parking the car for 2 hours of more.

My car is reaching 10 years by end of Jul next year.

 

Went JB and all WS said must change gear problem. Got three quotes for recon gear at RM1,800 and Rm1,900+ and Rm 2,100 including GST etc. Should I get it done or take the risk for another 10 months?

 

try change to lucas transmission fluid. I did it for my ody and it lasted six months before symptom comes back again. This lucas is suppose to be seal off worn valve.

 

short term proposal for your consideration.

 

[MaxLim7028]

Think u need to decide scrap or extend COE of your car.

 

1) Moving at gear 1 mean moving in lower gear ratio, lesser speed more torque. Always driving long hours with g1 increase heat and wear on gear. You did smell oil, right? Your D (physically) already worn off as experienced and driving >280K which is more mileage than avg city drive, go Malaysia often, right?

 

2) If no intend to get new or 2nd-hand at this moment or next year extend COE, safest is to repair this gearbox. chg transmission fluid might relive "temporary" but does not solve root of problem. It's likely a mechanical, physical problem than fluid dried or dirty. Get mechanics to really open up the gearbox & transmission to repair & chg fluid. Don't risk burnt inside the cabin always driving in g1, very dangerous especially if u often drive in Malaysia, imagine car don't move where to find help or got mobbed? u decide the risk.

 

3) An experienced workshop is able to repair gearbox & transmission with refurbished parts (lesser cost) that can last at least another 5yrs WITH proper maintenance. So extend car COE for another 5yrs (one time) or 10yrs (renewable) might be an option u can consider. But i don't know how the rest of your car condition, u have to decide.

 

SAFETY is my main concern here, if can afford it, don't risk your life on it !

 

 

After 1 year from the above post, my problem finally arrived

 

A month before the car jerked forward just after moving a short while in the morning. This happened 2 or 3 times during a month. Didn’t suspect anything wrong with the nasty jerk.

 

Then one day, the car refused when the D gear is engaged. That was end of Apr and my mileage was 258k. Moved the gear around and noticed that it moved with gear R and 1 only.

 

When the car started moving with gar 1, then immediately shifted to D and everything would be fine. A few days later, same thing happened.

 

Thereafter the problem became regular after parking the car overnite and now daily and after parking a few hours. Instead of shifting to gear 1 to move the car, sometimes, I let the car idle as advised by a friend. After 1 min or so, the car moved. But the waiting time became longer. Sometimes it takes 1 to 5 min warning up before the car moves. Sometimes, it moves with a grinding sound for a short time. And sometimes, there is smell of oil in the cabin.

 

When waiting is long or I am in the hurry, I shift to gear 1 and the car moves with no problem. This gear problem has been with me from end Apr. I wonder how long more can gear 1 saves me. Anyone with the same problem and solution?

 

Other than the start, there is no problem in the driving experience as everything is normal.

The only problem is the start, especially after parking the car for 2 hours of more.

My car is reaching 10 years by end of Jul next year.

 

Went JB and all WS said must change gear problem. Got three quotes for recon gear at RM1,800 and Rm1,900+ and Rm 2,100 including GST etc. Should I get it done or take the risk for another 10 months?

 

[Dumb]

 

try change to lucas transmission fluid. I did it for my ody and it lasted six months before symptom comes back again. This lucas is suppose to be seal off worn valve.

 

short term proposal for your consideration.

 

 

If that's not expensive, I might try it instead of spending Rm2,000 to change to recond gear.

Think u need to decide scrap or extend COE of your car.

 

1) Moving at gear 1 mean moving in lower gear ratio, lesser speed more torque. Always driving long hours with g1 increase heat and wear on gear. You did smell oil, right? Your D (physically) already worn off as experienced and driving >280K which is more mileage than avg city drive, go Malaysia often, right?

 

2) If no intend to get new or 2nd-hand at this moment or next year extend COE, safest is to repair this gearbox. chg transmission fluid might relive "temporary" but does not solve root of problem. It's likely a mechanical, physical problem than fluid dried or dirty. Get mechanics to really open up the gearbox & transmission to repair & chg fluid. Don't risk burnt inside the cabin always driving in g1, very dangerous especially if u often drive in Malaysia, imagine car don't move where to find help or got mobbed? u decide the risk.

 

3) An experienced workshop is able to repair gearbox & transmission with refurbished parts (lesser cost) that can last at least another 5yrs WITH proper maintenance. So extend car COE for another 5yrs (one time) or 10yrs (renewable) might be an option u can consider. But i don't know how the rest of your car condition, u have to decide.

 

SAFETY is my main concern here, if can afford it, don't risk your life on it !

 

 

 

I don't drive with gear 1. Only use it to get the car moving only. About 30m to 50m then change to normal gear and everything is fine. Been like that for 5 months.

[Simpleonly]

Bro, what car r u driving?

Can advise what JB WS u go that quote u 2k rm?

 

The WS I go quote me 2.8k rm le... :(

 

Maybe u can try cheapest option 1st.. to change the ATF 1st

 

 

If that's not expensive, I might try it instead of spending Rm2,000 to change to recond gear.

 

 

I don't drive with gear 1. Only use it to get the car moving only. About 30m to 50m then change to normal gear and everything is fine. Been like that for 5 months.