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Hi there,

In Jan I bought a 3drs Grand Vitara from a private seller (05 Dec made, 06 Mar sold to the first buyer). In Mar when I got a 90k service done, I was told there's some noise in the 1st & 2nd gear need keep an eye on it. Recently I can hardly use the 2nd gear, changed the gearbox oil but still the same. Had a look online, there're a few people having the same problem, I was just wondering if this is a Suzuki default problem, where can I get it fixed, your advice would be truly appreciated!

Ta Nan : )

Submitted: 265 days and 9 hours ago.

Category: Car

Value: $21

Status: CLOSED

Year: 2005
Make: Suzuki
Model: Grand Vitara
Engine: 1.6 Ltrs

Already Tried:
Changed gearbox oil from a garage, was advised need $1,200 - $1,600 to get it fixed, just wondering if it's a Suzuki default problem can I get it fixed for free as I've seen online few people got it fixed by Suzuki, many thanks in advance!

Posted by Dr. Hamman 265 days and 9 hours ago.

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Hi, I will do my best to assist you. When you are finished please click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. I don't know if you are a pro or a novice so we may have to fine tune the answer.

What you need to do is to contact a Suzuki dealer and ask them if there is a recall on this problem. If there is then you should be able to get it repaired at low cost or no cost. If there is no recall then the most inexpensive way to repair it is to find a low mileage used transmission and have it installed. The other alternatives are rebuilt, and new. I will list some links below for used transmissions. If you have any more questions I am here to help. Good luck, and Thanks for using Just Answer.

http://www.risingsunengines.com/
http://www.noyanusa.com/
http://www.asapmotors.com/
http://www.japspec.com/
http://www.usedengine.com/

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265 days and 9 hours ago.

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Hi Dr Hamman,

Thanks for your quick reply, I went there last week & was told they never heard this problem, but from what I searched online there're actually few people having the same problem.

Also what's 'low mileage used transmission', sorry for asking silly questions - totally have no ideas about car, sorry!

Really appreciate your help!

Ta Nan : )

Posted by Dr. Hamman 265 days and 9 hours ago.

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no problem. A low mileage used transmission is a transmission that has been used, and it was removed from a car without many miles on it, like if the car was wrecked. The usable parts are tested, and recycled, and sold as replacement parts. So you can buy a good used transmission at a small fraction of what a new one would cost. It is normally a good alternative.

I hope this helps, 100% satisfaction is my goal. If the answer is not clear, please reply and I will assist you more. When you're satisfied, click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. A bonus and positive feedback are always appreciated, good luck and Thanks.

265 days and 4 hours ago.

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Hi Dr Hamman,

Sorry for replying you so late, been busy the whole afternoon.

Thanks for your answer, but I was just going to see if you experts ever heard about this problem from suzuki grand vitara, if it's a common problem when I go to see them i can use your expertise to prove, as the other day when I was there the guy was just telling me never heard about that, try to push the break while I'm changing gears and that's for all manual cars, it doesn't make sense, does it?

Thanks!

Nan

Posted by Dr. Hamman 264 days and 21 hours ago.

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Hi, I will do my best to assist you. When you are finished please click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. I don't know if you are a pro or a novice so we may have to fine tune the answer.

Nan

No don't use the brake when you shift. If you have a bad gear just skip it when you drive. You should rev a little higher than you normally would in 1st, and go on into 3rd. This may help you be able to use the car. As far being able to prove something to Suzuki, you are basically powerless unless corporate Suzuki recognizes this as a defect that they will address. Believe me I have been in the auto business for years, one person is powerless against these huge corporate machines. Your dealership is also powerless against the big company they represent. It would take a class action lawsuit, and hundreds of people involved to even get Suzuki's attention. It would cost them hundreds of millions to admit they had a defect, because they would have to recall and repair all of them, it simply will not happen if it is out of warranty. If you have any more questions I am here to help. Good luck, and Thanks for using Just Answer.

I hope this helps, 100% satisfaction is my goal. If the answer is not clear, please reply and I will assist you more. When you're satisfied, click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. A bonus and positive feedback are always appreciated, good luck and Thanks.

264 days and 14 hours ago.

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So if I don't fix it for a couple months till I get enough money to fix, it won't get worse as long as I don't use the 2nd gear?

Ta Nan

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Hi, I will do my best to assist you. When you are finished please click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. I don't know if you are a pro or a novice so we may have to fine tune the answer.

I would say that it is best to not drive it, but if you take it easy and don't use second gear the chances are decent that it will be OK. The big warning sign is if it starts making any more noise or develops new symptoms. At this point you will know that you should quit driving it and the transmission damage is getting worse.

Now what comes to mind is the fact that if you locate a good used transmission from one of the recycler on the list I gave you, then whether or not it will hurt the transmission will be a mute point, because you will not be reusing your old transmission. Because of you saying that you need to save a couple of month, I would like to remind you that using a recycled transmission will be the least expensive way to repair the vehicle. If you have any more questions I am here to help. Good luck, and Thanks for using Just Answer.

I hope this helps, 100% satisfaction is my goal. If the answer is not clear, please reply and I will assist you more. When you're satisfied, click on accept. I don't get paid unless you do. A bonus and positive feedback are always appreciated, good luck and Thanks.

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264 days and 6 hours ago.

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Really appreciate your advice Dr Hamman, have a good one

Posted by Dr. Hamman 264 days and 5 hours ago.

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Good luck with your car.

264 days and 5 hours ago.

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Really appreciate your advice Dr Hamman, have a good one

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Good luck with your car.

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So if I don't fix it for a couple months till I get enough money to fix, it won't get worse as long as I don't use the 2nd gear? Ta Nan

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Really appreciate your advice Dr Hamman, have a good one

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Good luck with your car.

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So if I don't fix it for a couple months till I get enough money to fix, it won't get worse as long as I don't use the 2nd gear?

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