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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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Re: pulling issue [aray1]
by msuvet
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Jan 17, 2008 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: aray1 (Jan 17, 2008 11:04 am)
Sometimes I think mine still pulls, too. But not always, it's been hard to replicate.
I haven't been convinced enough yet to bring it back in.
If yours does reliably still pull (I think it should track by itself, too) I would try to take it up the management ladder with Mazda.
When I used to read the subaru threads, they would mention some sort of regional customer service type to help with such things. Maybe Mazda has a similar set-up?
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Re: pulling issue [aray1]
by onepeople
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Jan 18, 2008 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: aray1 (Jan 17, 2008 11:04 am)
As I may have posted earlier, I had the same issue (left pull) with my 2008. I brought it in to the dealer for an alignment, and it is better now. Not perfect, but better than it was.
The service manager tried to tell me about road crowns and potholes, blah, blah....
Whatever. Apparently, the alignment was out of whack from the factory.
The car does track straighter on the highway now, so I'm satisfied with the repair.
Still notice it a bit sometimes, but way better.
This seems to be an issue that Mazda needs to look at.
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