My IX is just giving me ISSUES!!!
Mar 1, 2006, 06:32 PM
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My IX is just giving me ISSUES!!!
Well, saw a couple of threads asking for grinding problems and whatnot. Figured this could be an all inclusive not just for the trannies. Nonetheless, I have a IX MR with 3400 miles on it.
-Just got out of the dealer for a BAD OIL PUMP SEAL!!!
-The 1-2 shift clunk is RIDICULOUS!
-I have this mysterious almost inaudible noise...vacuum leak sound since I picked it up from the dealer for the oil seal
-THE BRAKES! For the love of all that is HOLY...Why do the brakes squeak so damned bad?!
-ROCK CHIP ON THE HOOD! Not that that is the IX's fault!
-E-brake handle flew off...NO...I wasn't trying to drift. Came off 5 days after having the car.
I know....nitpicking things but coming from a SRT-4 and the cheaply made car that it was, I was stoked about the refinement the Evo had. Maybe the honeymoon period is over. I am just meticulous about my car and I have my little quirks with it.
Anyone else?
Kris
-Just got out of the dealer for a BAD OIL PUMP SEAL!!!
-The 1-2 shift clunk is RIDICULOUS!
-I have this mysterious almost inaudible noise...vacuum leak sound since I picked it up from the dealer for the oil seal
-THE BRAKES! For the love of all that is HOLY...Why do the brakes squeak so damned bad?!
-ROCK CHIP ON THE HOOD! Not that that is the IX's fault!
-E-brake handle flew off...NO...I wasn't trying to drift. Came off 5 days after having the car.
I know....nitpicking things but coming from a SRT-4 and the cheaply made car that it was, I was stoked about the refinement the Evo had. Maybe the honeymoon period is over. I am just meticulous about my car and I have my little quirks with it.
Anyone else?
Kris
Mar 1, 2006, 06:34 PM
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awww damn man. i don't think what u're experiencing is very common, at least not from what i've read. warranty will be able to cover and fix all your problems so far....damn if i were you i'd be PISSED. maybe you should have stuck with the Dodge 
but seriously, i hope your Evo will get fixed perfectly in no time so you can start enjoying her 
but seriously, i hope your Evo will get fixed perfectly in no time so you can start enjoying her
Mar 1, 2006, 06:35 PM
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My current 9 is perfect, so was my 03.
Have you done any maintenance?
I've done the following:
1500 oil change
2500 oil change
4000 rear diff, and transfer case
5000 tranny
Have you done any maintenance?
I've done the following:
1500 oil change
2500 oil change
4000 rear diff, and transfer case
5000 tranny
Mar 1, 2006, 06:37 PM
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My IX will not boost over 1 BAR in any gear except 6th where I hit a massive 1.2 BAR. Timing was adjusted a week after the car was purchased because it was supposedly 7degrees off. Car began to have a loud whining noise coming from the belt right after the timing was adjusted. Etc.......
Mar 1, 2006, 06:39 PM
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it could be those black recaro with alcantra/suede seats causing that, i'll go ahead and take those off your hands if you want......but seriously though, i dont think most of the problems u stated are common, i would take it back to your dealership and *****, 30k cars arent suppose to do most of waht your talking about
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Mar 1, 2006, 06:51 PM
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My tranny is quirky on my IX. But I am at almost 6000 miles and it just starting to smooth out. Hopefully you will get past this bad period with your evo.
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My brand new IX now has under 700 miles on it. It had a 1-2 gear upshift clunk... now it has vanished and it has moved to the 2-3 upshift. It's driving me crazy as well. With downshifts I don't experience it but, with every upshift from 2-3 I will get it and the engine rpm isn't a factor. I'm taking it in this weekend to have them look at it. Yeah, my brakes squeal too. It's kind of a "high performance brake" thing. My calipers on my old BMW M Coupe didn't do this but, they weren't at the same level as these Brembo's either. Maybe everything needs to break in, who knows. I do know this though, this clunk and grind isn't good for anything... especially my tranny. I just hope that it's breaking in and that things will mesh up down the road.
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Originally Posted by ErroR
My IX will not boost over 1 BAR in any gear except 6th where I hit a massive 1.2 BAR. Timing was adjusted a week after the car was purchased because it was supposedly 7degrees off. Car began to have a loud whining noise coming from the belt right after the timing was adjusted. Etc.......
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Originally Posted by evo robert
I have heard a clunk going from 1-2 shift from my car whenever i redline...
hmm is this exclusively a IX "issue"?
hmm is this exclusively a IX "issue"?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ht=shift+clunk
Mar 1, 2006, 06:54 PM
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man this makes me rethink wanting to buy a evo really bad first the ix and now the mr 2 btw hows the mr's ride compared to a regualr ix in the city/urban streets??
Mar 1, 2006, 06:56 PM
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That sucks man. I have about 3000 miles and have none of the issues you speak of in my regular IX. My tranny was notchy when I first got it, but its really smooth now. My brakes don't squeal either, but if it does start, I wouldn't mind it as they are performance brakes. I had my oil changed at 2500 miles and the only real 'problem' that I've had was blowing off my clamps, but ever since, the car has been a dream.
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i have 2500 miles on my 06 BR350 #005 and so far the car is absolutely perfect in every way. Had no problems with my 03 8 either. anyway good luck resolving your issues cause when the car is 100% your gonna be one happy camper