iTouring model 6MT - 4th Gear Rough

[thebobmannh]

Hi All,

Recently (last week) bought a 3 iTouring with the manual gearbox.

Really enjoying the car, but have found that, when cold, fourth gear can be pretty difficult to get into. It doesn't grind, it just... won't slip in, like the synchro isn't working. Don't really notice it when the car is warmed up.

I noticed a similar issue on the car I test drove (same model, but different car), so I'm not TOO concerned that it's a defect with my car, but wondering if anyone else has noticed this.

Only about 600 miles on the car now, so it's entirely possible it will loosen up a bit, but curious if anyone else has had a similar problem or if I should have it checked out?

 

[Ki||ian]

I've got the iT 6MT too and I also noticed when cold some of the gears could be a little tough to get engaged. It's gotten much better as time has gone on. I reported it to them in a survey but I haven't had too many issues recently.

 

[mz3_driver]

Yes, I noticed when test driving 2 different GS models with the manual transmission that the 4th gear was a little difficult to engage.

On my car, I've noticed that several times as well, and there were a few times where it refused to go into gear. A double-press of the clutch resolved the problem.

Doesn't bother me yet (much), but if the problem continues, I'll have to talk to the dealer. Doubt much will be done about it.

edit: i only have 780 kms on my car, and i'm noticing improvements already. I'm sure with more kilometres, the problem will not exist.

 

[thebobmannh]

Indeed. It's definitely improved with time (up to about 1500 miles now), and is almost exclusively when cold. I guess I'm glad others are having the problem. The fact that double clutching fixes it certainly points to the synchro to me.