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Re: pulling issue [onepeople]
by msuvet
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Nov 30, 2007 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: onepeople (Nov 30, 2007 9:21 am)
They did correct the problem on mine. It took them a day and a half though.
It is driving much better now.
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Door checker recall
by orlando7
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Nov 30, 2007 (5:13 pm)
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I just had my door checkers replaced on my 2 month old 08 CX-9. The VIN didn't show up in the recall but I made the dealer do it anyway. The doors sounded like an old Ford pick-up when opened...really creaky. Once replaced, the sound is gone but I still don't like the scratchy feel when I open the doors and the lack of ease when opening or closing. Unbelievable poor design from a company that has been building cars for a long time.
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CX-9 Transmission
by hammersix
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Dec 31, 2007 (6:12 pm)
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Does anyone know if the CX-9 has the same transmission or built by the same company as the Volvo XC90 transmission?
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [hammersix]
by kharris
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Jan 01, 2008 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: hammersix (Dec 31, 2007 6:12 pm)
The CX-9 transmission is built by Aisin. According to this link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aisin_transmissions) Aisin also supplies transmissions to Volvo, but I have no way of knowing if they are the same transmission.
Ken
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [kharris]
by hammersix
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Jan 02, 2008 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: kharris (Jan 01, 2008 6:29 am)
Thanks. I thought I had seen that they came from the same factory. I have had to have my XC90 transmission replaced at 60k miles, and am looking to sell the car now. I really like the CX-9, but am not going to get one if it has the same/similar transmission I just replaced.
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [hammersix]
by nxs138
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Jan 02, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: hammersix (Jan 02, 2008 5:22 pm)
I believe the CX-9 transmission is an ATX transmission, which is also used in the Mazda 6, CX-7, Ford Fusion, Edge, Taurus, Taurus-X (Freestyle), and also the Volvo SUV. Most of these vehicles have been problem-free, but there is an issue that could ruin the transmission: using the wrong transmission fluid can cause the clutch pads to lock up, and kaboom! So if you go to a shop that messes up the tranny fluid, you could get yourself in trouble.
As far as I can tell, this might have happened once on the CX-9 forums, when a dealer topped off with the wrong fluid upon delivery of a new CX-9. Otherwise, I haven't read of many issues, since computers these days tell the shop what to use.
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [nxs138]
by hammersix
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Jan 02, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: nxs138 (Jan 02, 2008 6:53 pm)
Thanks, NXS. The CX-9 looks pretty reliable, but we gambled on a new model line back in 2002 (on the XC90) and we lost. We love the car, but having to pay for a tranns at 60k is absurd on a $45k car. The 2003 and 2004 have had a lot of tranns problems that seem to have appeared around 50k miles. Thanks again for the info.
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [nxs138]
by kharris
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Jan 03, 2008 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: nxs138 (Jan 02, 2008 6:53 pm)
No, the CX-9 6 speed automatic is NOT the same one that's in the Fords(Edge, etc.).
That's why only the CX-9 transmission requires a specific transmission fluid and has problems if it gets filled with the transmission fluid that is usually used in the other vehicles.
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Re: CX-9 Transmission [nxs138]
by unixxus
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Jan 03, 2008 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: nxs138 (Jan 02, 2008 6:53 pm)
The transmission in the CX-9 is only shared with the CX-7. It is manufactured by Aisin of Japan, suppliers of transmissions to Toyota and Lexus. It is totally different from what is found in the XC90 which I believe is also supplied by Aisin. The unit found in the Ford edge, Lincoln MKX is a GM/Ford joint venture product.
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Re: pulling issue [msuvet]
by aray1
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Jan 17, 2008 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: msuvet (Nov 30, 2007 4:09 pm)
I have a 2008 GT AWD, that pulls to the left at highway speeds. Thanks to the info on this forum, I was able to mention the TSB to the dealer when I brought it in. I have taken back to them twice to fix the alignment, but it still pulls to the left. Now the service manager is telling I need to hold on to the wheel and if I don't feel a tug, then the alignment is correct.
This sounds like BS, any of you gotten this response?
I think the dealership is out of ideas on what to do. As far as I am concerned, if I let go of the wheel on a flat, straight road, the vehicle should not pull in any direction.
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