celicanutt
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- 2007 cx 9
I just pulled out my transfer case, it's fine though. It's the output spline from the transmission that is shot. rusted and sheared off. I need to pull my tranny now. NICE
I have an 08 GT and noticed I couldn't get up my driveway (slight incline) if there was snow or ice and if I stopped and started back into garage and same thing if I was stopped and a light or stop sign and the roads were slick. Just seemed like only the front wheels were spinning. The 4WD light would flash for a couple of mins and then go out. Long story short, I had it diagnosed at a Mazda dealership and they stated I needed a transfer case ($1000). Upon installing it, I received a call from them and they said the mechanic realized that the spline connecting the transmission to the transfer case was "sheared" and he couldn't promise that my AWD would work 100%. My options were to then purchase a new tranny ($3500) or used tranny ($2500) with 59k on it. I opted for the less expensive route. Disappointed and almost a week later, I'm hoping that when I get it back that it'll work fine and hopefully have no more issues with the AWD functionality. I asked the rep at the dealership what the root cause could've been and he stated that based on what the mechanic told him, the transfer case more than likely locked up and broke the transmission spline.
We bought a 2013 Mazda, CX-9, around July 2014. It's now Jan. 2015 and the vehicle has about 29,000 miles on it. Bad transfer case, will be replaced under warranty.
We noticed a burning smell but didn't know what it was. Last week the drive train had some major issues, sounded like loud grinding gears sound going 1-2 mph in 1st gear. All gears seemed to have a problem. I drove it right away to the dealer, luckily it made it there. Just having the tech. drive it from the parking space to the garage, he heard the terrible sound. So far they have confirmed that the transfer case has gone bad and needs to be replaced. They say it will be under warranty.
Many forums say that the burning smell is caused by leaking transfer case fluid, that leaks on the exhaust and causes the smell. Possibly due to overheating of fluid that turns to sludge (for some reason?)
He said some of the vehicles they've seen that have come in with this issue have damaged transmission "splines" that mean the transmission would need to be replaced also.
Got a free loaner vehicle while I'm waiting.
If you google this you will find aerticles on edmunds.com forum and reddit.com forums mentioning this an an issue dating back several years.
You wouldn't expect a vehicle that is 14 months old with < 29k miles to have a transfer case / transmission problem!
This doesn't inspire much confidence in the Mazda brand.
Had the TC service done today. After about 20k the guys at the dealer said the oil was very black and sludgy. They filled it a couple times to flush it out.
this is a must do maintenance item.
125KHow many miles on the clock of your 07?