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"the transmission is within specification".
Quote from: dnalor50 on March 07, 2017, 00:15:39 "the transmission is within specification". Meaningless BS ! The Hyundai 'troubleshooter' needs to answer: Within what specification?What is the specified maximum and minimum pause time?And indicate where this specification is documented.
From your description, the notchy shift and crunching low gear change is a synchromesh problem. In short, to achieve a smooth shift , your 2nd gear needs to be spinning at the same rate as your 1st gear. In general terms, this is done by employing a pair of cone shaped bronze rings that have enough 'friction' to mate and start spinning together.If they are worn or if the wrong oil is used, the mating action is slow or non - existent.
The Germans have been designing good gearboxes since Adam was. Hyundai's development is done in Munich.So the question is, why aren't the Europeans bitching about the issue too.
Last question first. Don't know. However, in Australia we really don't have an epidemic of crunching gears.Your description of wall of resistance and grating fits the synchro problem. But so can a clutch that is not disengaging properly. That is why I asked about it earlier.
Quote from: Dazzler on March 06, 2017, 10:00:08I think both @dnalor50 and @Nonamesleft should contact Hyundai Australia and use the "I'm embarrassed to take passengers in my Hyundai because of the poor transmission/ gutless performance". As a representative of Hyundai Australia I would not want to hear that and be keen to rectify the issues. Hi Dazzler, thanks for your comment but you are overstating the transmission problem. I frequently take passengers in my Hyundai and they all remark on how smooth and quiet the car is. They don't feel or hear the occasional snicks or grates. Someone who knows cars might say: "hey mate why do you change gears like an old woman". As I said before a Hyundai troubleshooter drove the car, with me as a passenger, and changed gears in the same slow way. His comment was that "the transmission is within specification". My previous car was a 2006 Focus and in that car I could change gears with total abandon and it was always silky smooth. It was a noisy little car, however, with engine and road noise often drowning out conversation or the radio.
I think both @dnalor50 and @Nonamesleft should contact Hyundai Australia and use the "I'm embarrassed to take passengers in my Hyundai because of the poor transmission/ gutless performance". As a representative of Hyundai Australia I would not want to hear that and be keen to rectify the issues.
My answer still stands. I've been driving cars since I was 15. I don't need to hear , just feel. So what you describe above is not a clean shift, that I understand. It is not correct.You need to take the BS by the horns and confront Hyundai; not me, and your own uncertainty. Good Luck