18 mths, 72000kms and in need of a new transmission

Doggie 1 · **Reply #60: November 07, 2011, 09:31:09**

Congratulations Mel, I'm pleased it all worked out for you.

Mel · **Reply #61: November 07, 2011, 10:21:59**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 07, 2011, 08:53:03

Yes, like the others said.. Great news for you and thanks for the excellent communications during this saga

Now just because your transmission is fixed don't become a stranger..

nah you cant get rid of me that easy.. I plan on becoming a very educated I30 driver... my service centre wont know what has happened

Surferdude · **Reply #62: November 07, 2011, 10:25:48**

Quote from: Mel on November 07, 2011, 10:21:59

Quote from: Dazzler on November 07, 2011, 08:53:03
Yes, like the others said.. Great news for you and thanks for the excellent communications during this saga

Now just because your transmission is fixed don't become a stranger..

nah you cant get rid of me that easy.. I plan on becoming a very educated I30 driver... my service centre wont know what has happened

That's the spirit.

Dazzler · **Reply #63: November 07, 2011, 11:08:33**

Quote from: surferdude on November 07, 2011, 10:25:48

Quote from: Mel on November 07, 2011, 10:21:59
Quote from: Dazzler on November 07, 2011, 08:53:03
Yes, like the others said.. Great news for you and thanks for the excellent communications during this saga

Now just because your transmission is fixed don't become a stranger..

nah you cant get rid of me that easy.. I plan on becoming a very educated I30 driver... my service centre wont know what has happened

That's the spirit.

accim · **Reply #64: November 07, 2011, 12:25:32**

Great news! Really happy everything worked out fine!

Mike1977 · **Reply #65: February 21, 2012, 11:44:00**

Hi,

new to this this forum for unfortunately all the wrong reasons. But I read Mel's original post with high interest because at 71,000kms I have been told by my Hyundai service department that I need a new transmission. Sounds like I was experiencing the exact same problems as what Mel was referring to and have been told today that they're not sure if any replacement transmissions can be located in NSW. Looking back now, I noticed the lag (particularly for reverse) and then the gearbox about 2 weeks ago started going crazy with gear selection at low revs or while stopped at traffic lights. Only just managed to get it to the dealership before it pretty much died. At first I thought it was a fuel pickup problem or maybe I got some dodgy fuel but pretty soon the problem was clearly evident within the transmission. I own the diesel auto as well and looks like I'm about to embark on the same process as Mel.

Mike

Had my car regularly serviced so I'd say this is not just a one off problem with the diesel auto transmissions, perhaps.....

Phil №❶ · **Reply #66: February 21, 2012, 11:49:18**

Welcome mike1977, unfortunately, not a happy occasion for you. Mel's situation was resolved in the end, hope yours is too.

Mike1977 · **Reply #67: February 21, 2012, 11:56:47**

Thank you,

Its was actually quite good for me to find Mel's post because it saved me a lot of research time. Thanks everyone for all this information.

Dazzler · **Reply #68: February 22, 2012, 10:09:54**

Welcome Mike .. I like the way you are handling the situation.. We are always here to help in any way we can

beerman · **Reply #69: February 22, 2012, 14:52:51**

Sorry to hear about your auto Mike.

Hopefully the new auto will be built stronger.

Just wondering out loud if the long auto servicing intervals have something to do with this?

Would a 50k service be a good idea? or just a waste of coin and a hassle (ie dealer saying, someone has serviced the auto they must have caused the problem).

ElleB · **Reply #70: February 22, 2012, 19:21:51**

Quote from: beerman on February 22, 2012, 14:52:51

Sorry to hear about your auto Mike.

Just wondering out loud if the long auto servicing intervals have something to do with this?

Would a 50k service be a good idea? or just a waste of coin and a hassle (ie dealer saying, someone has serviced the auto they must have caused the problem).

Good Point Beerman....it would be interesting to get an opinion from the specialists in Melbourne that seem to be the only ones that do the "fixing" of these units. From memory, Mel's had to go to the "Doctors" there, even though she got an exchange one at the time.

Does anyone know who they are? They would know the common problems that they come accross, so would be best placed to comment on the oil change being a option etc...

Seems that this info is kept "under wraps' by Hyundai, but it would be good to know....C'mon Rusty.... do some digging in your back yard !!!!

beerman · **Reply #71: February 23, 2012, 01:14:11**

What year is yours Mike, perhaps there was a faulty batch?

**Reply #72: February 23, 2012, 08:39:36**

my i30 is the same i put in reverse and have to wait 2 or 3 seconds for it to ingauge slowly and it slams into second gear some times and it getting worse hyundai can find what is wrong

Dazzler · **Reply #73: February 23, 2012, 08:51:44**

Quote from: lindlake on February 23, 2012, 08:39:36

my i30 is the same i put in reverse and have to wait 2 or 3 seconds for it to ingauge slowly and it slams into second gear some times and it getting worse hyundai can find what is wrong

I'd hop on a barge and leave the country if I was you m8

2i30s · **Reply #74: February 23, 2012, 09:52:57**

Quote from: Dazzler on February 23, 2012, 08:51:44

Quote from: lindlake on February 23, 2012, 08:39:36
my i30 is the same i put in reverse and have to wait 2 or 3 seconds for it to ingauge slowly and it slams into second gear some times and it getting worse hyundai can find what is wrong

I'd hop on a barge and leave the country if I was you m8

Mike1977 · **Reply #75: March 16, 2012, 10:36:54**

Scuse the lateness of the reply. Mine is a 2008 model. I got the new transmission put in and so far so good but I feel the problem has not been fully fixed, or they have replaced my old transmission with one that was perhaps not 100% fit. Anyway, up to see them on Monday to get the total gist of what this new transmission is all about. If its been exchanged for one that has been faulty then I'm just going to see what I can get for a trade in. Don't want to go for another 70,000 or less and have to pay for a new transmission this time.

As for the person who's car just jams into 2nd gear, sounds like a very similar problem to mine. Mine would just completely stutter and stall abruptly by the end as well. I don't trust Hyundai's automatic diesel gearbox now, if I ever get another Hyundai it will be a manual.

beerman · **Reply #76: March 16, 2012, 12:01:31**

I wouldn't worry too much, the amount you lose on depreciation by buying another car will more than pay for the reco transmission should it happen. Given the failure rate has been 2 or 3 across the membership, and making an assumption that if there was a problem they would have upgraded the transmission to fix it, I think you will be fine.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #77: March 16, 2012, 12:06:00**

I agree with beerman, his economics are sound. However, if you have any doubts about the current transmission, it has to be fixed to original specification, that's what they promise after all.

beerman · **Reply #78: March 16, 2012, 12:29:24**

Agree about the tranny,. if you think its not right, get them to fix it. If your still worried, get your local auto body to have a look.

Dazzler · **Reply #79: March 16, 2012, 21:45:40**

Quote from: beerman on March 16, 2012, 12:29:24

Agree about the tranny,. if you think its not right, get them to fix it. If your still worried, get your local auto body to have a look.

Quote from: 847563 on March 16, 2012, 12:06:00

I agree with beerman, his economics are sound. However, if you have any doubts about the current transmission, it has to be fixed to original specification, that's what they promise after all.

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ryaz11 · **Reply #80: March 24, 2012, 23:56:05**

I'm starting to experience the same problem as well. When my car is cold I take of and it slams into second gear. But only in the morning. Then sometimes when I put it in reverse it moves back slowly then slams into reverse properly (if that makes sense) it only last 2 seconds. But then it doesn't do it all the time? I have a credit auto 2011 model with 20,000kms so this doesn't sound good

ryaz11 · **Reply #81: March 24, 2012, 23:57:10**

Sorry not credit CRDi model damn I phone

Phil №❶ · **Reply #82: March 25, 2012, 03:33:06**

Get it to the dealers ASAP, before it gets any worse. They are obliged to repair the fault.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #83: March 25, 2012, 05:25:42**

There is enough evidence now to indicate that Hyundai knows they have a problem. If the dealership says otherwise, direct them here for some light reading.
They sell the car on its warranty so they have to fix the problem.

beerman · **Reply #84: March 25, 2012, 10:37:00**

One of the Santa Fe at work had the tranny rebuilt recently @ 50,000k Don't know if they are the same transmissions though.

Still say that 4 (if you count that one) out of however many cars Hyundai sell is a small failure rate, I would hardly call that a "known problem".

Guess time will tell....

noels_hobby · **Reply #85: March 25, 2012, 15:50:26**

has any one looked at the gear box oil for signs of overheating or discolor? many modern auto boxes use clutch packs and can develop problems if the oil level drops too low or becomes contaminated, gear box services are vital. from what the initial poster describes it sounds like the gear box may have burnt the clutch packs. if this is the case be thank full its still under warranty it could cost up to 4k to fix. as for the car being 1/3 of the way through its life i disagree its nothing for a well serviced diesel motor to achieve 1/2 a million km my uncle's diesel Peugeot has over 1 million k on its original motor panel works is getting sad but it still runs like a rocket

cheers noel

beerman · **Reply #86: March 25, 2012, 19:50:27**

4k?

There are plenty of good low k examples from wrecks out there that would cost much less than that.

Sure there are autos that will cost at least that to reco, but the basic 4 speed in the I30 is not one of them.

The new 6 speed tranny in the new I30 might give this figure a nudge, but again, there will be plenty of donor cars out there to get one from if need be.

ryaz11 · **Reply #87: March 26, 2012, 00:22:48**

Rang hyundai about my problem with the transmission. booked in on friday. But i am abit worried since they told me that i would be getting a re-conditioned transmission. WHY??? I only have 20000kms and brought it brand new march 2011???

do i have a leg to stand on?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #88: March 26, 2012, 01:50:18**

This discussion has been had before on the forum.
My thoughts were (and still are) that you should get a new one.
However, the consensus appeared to be that Hyundai are well within their rights to provide a reconditioned one.
To me, that is not in the spirit of a new car warranty though I concede probably quite legal.

ryaz11 · **Reply #89: March 26, 2012, 04:13:05**

Quote from: db08 on March 26, 2012, 01:50:18

This discussion has been had before on the forum.
My thoughts were (and still are) that you should get a new one.
However, the consensus appeared to be that Hyundai are well within their rights to provide a reconditioned one.
To me, that is not in the spirit of a new car warranty though I concede probably quite legal.

Yes i understand that. But the OP said that his car had done 72000kms. Which mine has done alot less then that and it is only exactly a year old. And they want to give me a reco? Hmm