dcsports24
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Hi all,
I have a MAJOR issue with my Integra.
A few weeks ago in early October 2024, just as I got back home from vacation in Germany, I noticed my car was having a difficult time shifting into gears, despite the car running and the clutch pedal pressed all the way down.
Nobody should have had access to drive my car while I was away on vacation.
My car currently has 46,416 miles on the odometer and therefore is still within the warranty period.
I was unable to get the car into a gear to drive it, and needed to call Acura Roadside Assistance to have them tow the car to the dealership.
After about a week of diagnosis, they concluded there was an "improper downshift" performed at a high rev, which caused damage to the transmission.
According to the dealership, a computer scan revealed Engine Code P0219 Engine Over-Speed Condition.
Details indicated the car was apparently downshifted improperly at a speed of 67 MPH with an RPM of 5,551.
I have NO IDEA how this could have happened.
The dealership disassembled the transmission and took over 30 photos to show to a representative at Acura and concluded this was caused by physical damage, not a manufacturer's defect, and therefore will not be covered under warranty.
I have a dashcam that records date, time and location for all my driving. I asked the dealership to provide a time stamp of the alleged incident the computer scan is showing so I can compare to my dashcam, but they told me no such time stamp exists, and are only triggered when an airbag is deployed, to assist with crash investigations.
Keep in mind, I have driven a manual my entire life, and have had no issues with the car up until this point. I have also only ever had this car dealer serviced, and maintain regular and proper meticulous care of my car.
Additionally, no modifications have been made to my car that would void the warranty. The only thing I've done to it was put window tint on and change the engine air filter for a K&N Air Filter, neither of which would void the warranty or affect the transmission.
The dealership is now quoting me a repair in excess of $10,000 to replace the transmission, including the flywheel, clutch plate and other components.
I can't fix this through insurance because it's not a collision or external factor such as a tree falling on the car or the car was stolen.
I looked for open recalls on the car and found one open recall (VJV 2023-25) which says the steering gearbox worm wheel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the wheel to swell when hot or damp, however I was told that this would not be related to the transmission.
The bottom line is I'm pretty much screwed at this point. I definitely can't afford to shell out over $10,000.00 to fix a car that's only a few years old, and Acura doesn't seem to want to help me or cover this under warranty at all. Additionally, my car insurance is refusing to help me out.
What do I do?
Has anyone else on this forum experienced a similar issue?
I have a MAJOR issue with my Integra.
A few weeks ago in early October 2024, just as I got back home from vacation in Germany, I noticed my car was having a difficult time shifting into gears, despite the car running and the clutch pedal pressed all the way down.
Nobody should have had access to drive my car while I was away on vacation.
My car currently has 46,416 miles on the odometer and therefore is still within the warranty period.
I was unable to get the car into a gear to drive it, and needed to call Acura Roadside Assistance to have them tow the car to the dealership.
After about a week of diagnosis, they concluded there was an "improper downshift" performed at a high rev, which caused damage to the transmission.
According to the dealership, a computer scan revealed Engine Code P0219 Engine Over-Speed Condition.
Details indicated the car was apparently downshifted improperly at a speed of 67 MPH with an RPM of 5,551.
I have NO IDEA how this could have happened.
The dealership disassembled the transmission and took over 30 photos to show to a representative at Acura and concluded this was caused by physical damage, not a manufacturer's defect, and therefore will not be covered under warranty.
I have a dashcam that records date, time and location for all my driving. I asked the dealership to provide a time stamp of the alleged incident the computer scan is showing so I can compare to my dashcam, but they told me no such time stamp exists, and are only triggered when an airbag is deployed, to assist with crash investigations.
Keep in mind, I have driven a manual my entire life, and have had no issues with the car up until this point. I have also only ever had this car dealer serviced, and maintain regular and proper meticulous care of my car.
Additionally, no modifications have been made to my car that would void the warranty. The only thing I've done to it was put window tint on and change the engine air filter for a K&N Air Filter, neither of which would void the warranty or affect the transmission.
The dealership is now quoting me a repair in excess of $10,000 to replace the transmission, including the flywheel, clutch plate and other components.
I can't fix this through insurance because it's not a collision or external factor such as a tree falling on the car or the car was stolen.
I looked for open recalls on the car and found one open recall (VJV 2023-25) which says the steering gearbox worm wheel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the wheel to swell when hot or damp, however I was told that this would not be related to the transmission.
The bottom line is I'm pretty much screwed at this point. I definitely can't afford to shell out over $10,000.00 to fix a car that's only a few years old, and Acura doesn't seem to want to help me or cover this under warranty at all. Additionally, my car insurance is refusing to help me out.
What do I do?
Has anyone else on this forum experienced a similar issue?
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