notchy from 1st to 2nd 07 mazda 6 diesel

fishing · 01-11-2008, 12:58 PM

notchy gear change from 1st to 2nd from new cars done 8k even when engine has warmed up ,
has anybody else had this problem??? Does not matter how carefull I change gear newbie. Hi everybody im new to this.

Mindcore · 01-16-2008, 11:23 PM

Nope, can't say I have that problem, but it sounds like a worn bushing. No way should it be worn in that short amount of time, so it sounds like a defective unit from the factory.

Believe it or not, not a tough fix for a solid mechanic.

Welcome to the forum, sorry for the late response.

SoFast · 01-21-2008, 11:09 PM

Could be a synchro problem as well.. does it ever grind when changing gears, even when you have the clutch in all the way?

fishing · 01-24-2008, 04:27 PM

no, more of a clunk especially when in traffic jams seems to get worst told mazda guy said common problem!!! unable to fix, took in for 1st service 8k miles, (£300) said they changed transmission oil, seems bit better.

Mindcore · 01-24-2008, 07:23 PM

It's not common, at least as far as I can tell. I've had cars where the fluid seems to help, but imo it's indicative of a bigger problem.

If it's bad, I'm cause a stink to get something done.

fishing · 01-25-2008, 08:46 AM

the service manager at mazda told me his mazda 6 does it, its aproblem they are aware of on the 6 speed diesels and nothing they can do. I must say its more of a niggle than a big problem, its just a fact I bought a new car and you dont expect that ! like I said its more of a notchy feel than crunching

AndyJack · 02-05-2008, 12:35 PM

I have noticed mine started doing it now, its done 11k and it started doing the same.... if it gets worse I might take it in but I will see how it goes for now...

Mindcore · 02-07-2008, 12:01 AM

I'll admit it's not the smoothest tranny I've ever felt, but I'm pretty sure you guys are talking about something else. If I think too much about it, I'll probably get the problem too

AndyJack · 02-07-2008, 10:07 AM

Sometimes it feels like the clutch isnt pressed enough, so it tries to grind its way in even though the clutch is pressed to the floor, i have had it also when i have been in second, put the clutch down and only doing about 10mph gone into 1st its made a grinding noise then also... have noticed it a couple of times.... none of my other cars have done this before, and its the way i have always driven....very strange.....

Also, I have never felt a smooth tranny either.... or a rough one... not my bag really!!

MazdaRick · 02-09-2008, 12:35 PM

HAHA Mindcore, you have to stay away from those seedy areas

I don't have this problem, but it sounds exactly like a synchro problem. I've seen this in a few cars over the years. Mazda will say it's because of poor shifting techniques no doubt, but I'll bet it's a faulty synchro from the factory. Hopefully they step up and issue a TSB

01-11-2008, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
fishing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	notchy from 1st to 2nd 07 mazda 6 diesel notchy gear change from 1st to 2nd from new cars done 8k even when engine has warmed up , has anybody else had this problem??? Does not matter how carefull I change gear newbie. Hi everybody im new to this. Last edited by fishing : 01-11-2008 at 01:32 PM. Reason: new at this !!!

01-16-2008, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Nope, can't say I have that problem, but it sounds like a worn bushing. No way should it be worn in that short amount of time, so it sounds like a defective unit from the factory. Believe it or not, not a tough fix for a solid mechanic. Welcome to the forum, sorry for the late response. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

01-24-2008, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	It's not common, at least as far as I can tell. I've had cars where the fluid seems to help, but imo it's indicative of a bigger problem. If it's bad, I'm cause a stink to get something done. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	I'll admit it's not the smoothest tranny I've ever felt, but I'm pretty sure you guys are talking about something else. If I think too much about it, I'll probably get the problem too __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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01-21-2008, 11:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
SoFast Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 95	Could be a synchro problem as well.. does it ever grind when changing gears, even when you have the clutch in all the way?

01-24-2008, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
fishing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	no, more of a clunk especially when in traffic jams seems to get worst told mazda guy said common problem!!! unable to fix, took in for 1st service 8k miles, (£300) said they changed transmission oil, seems bit better.

01-25-2008, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
fishing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	the service manager at mazda told me his mazda 6 does it, its aproblem they are aware of on the 6 speed diesels and nothing they can do. I must say its more of a niggle than a big problem, its just a fact I bought a new car and you dont expect that ! like I said its more of a notchy feel than crunching

02-05-2008, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
AndyJack Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 19	I have noticed mine started doing it now, its done 11k and it started doing the same.... if it gets worse I might take it in but I will see how it goes for now...

02-07-2008, 10:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndyJack Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 19	Sometimes it feels like the clutch isnt pressed enough, so it tries to grind its way in even though the clutch is pressed to the floor, i have had it also when i have been in second, put the clutch down and only doing about 10mph gone into 1st its made a grinding noise then also... have noticed it a couple of times.... none of my other cars have done this before, and its the way i have always driven....very strange..... Also, I have never felt a smooth tranny either.... or a rough one... not my bag really!!

02-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
MazdaRick Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 22	HAHA Mindcore, you have to stay away from those seedy areas I don't have this problem, but it sounds exactly like a synchro problem. I've seen this in a few cars over the years. Mazda will say it's because of poor shifting techniques no doubt, but I'll bet it's a faulty synchro from the factory. Hopefully they step up and issue a TSB