2016 F-Type S 6MT Extremely Difficult to go in Gear
#41
03-28-2019, 04:07 PM
Yeah, I hate to start slinging a lot technical jargon here, but that's a load of hooey. If you haven't already, you should read the link to the thread that Luc Lapierre provided earlier in this discussion. When you read that you will also see links to two very detailed discussions related to the compromised nature of the first generation clutch assembly. Those discussions appear to identify that the first gen clutch assemblies were continuing to ship to sometime in September/October 2015 build dates. There appear to be a number of participants on this forum that got JLR to replace their first generation clutch under warranty (and some that got the second gen too). What's the build date of your car?
SAJWB6BCXG8K32407
#42
03-28-2019, 05:48 PM
Based on your VIN, you have a build date after mine and mine was 10/2015. Based on all the commentary about how the first and second gen clutches operated (or malfunctioned) in the other links I've mentioned in my last post, I have surmised that I have the second gen clutch because I do not have all the slippage problems voiced by the earlier build date owners.
Is JLR trying to say they will cover the first gen clutches but not the second? If that's the case how does that square with what Bret_T is saying about them covering his 2017?
This does not make a lot of sense, especially give the facts of your recent purchase.
Is JLR trying to say they will cover the first gen clutches but not the second? If that's the case how does that square with what Bret_T is saying about them covering his 2017?
This does not make a lot of sense, especially give the facts of your recent purchase.
Not sure, here is my VIN
SAJWB6BCXG8K32407
SAJWB6BCXG8K32407
#43
03-28-2019, 07:58 PM
Veteran Member
Get it in writing then contact JLR. Your dealership trying to make you go away because they don't want to do this job.
#44
03-28-2019, 10:12 PM
Senior Member
My VIN is SAJXB6FC1G8K27692.
My clutch assembly is currently being replaced under CPO warranty.
If it helps, I can send you the invoice when I get it.
My clutch assembly is currently being replaced under CPO warranty.
If it helps, I can send you the invoice when I get it.
#45
03-29-2019, 01:49 AM
Veteran Member
My VIN is SAJXB6FC1G8K27692.
My clutch assembly is currently being replaced under CPO warranty.
If it helps, I can send you the invoice when I get it.
My clutch assembly is currently being replaced under CPO warranty.
If it helps, I can send you the invoice when I get it.
Last edited by Unhingd; 03-29-2019 at 01:52 AM.
#46
03-29-2019, 07:42 AM
If JLR doesn't help Bellanca_XF on this that would suggest they have more recently drawn the line in the sand in handling the first and second gen clutch assemblies under warranty. Suspecting that I have the second gen clutch myself I'm very interested in your outcome.
It's comforting to know that you have a ticking time bomb under your left foot.
It's comforting to know that you have a ticking time bomb under your left foot.
#47
03-29-2019, 08:08 AM
Did they state that they were going to cover it from the beginning or did you have to go up the ladder? The reason I ask is that if it wasn't a fight for you to get it replaced and it wasn't a fight for me to have my 2017 clutch replaced, then it shouldn't be a fight to have the clutch replaced on a car that was produced between the two.
#48
03-29-2019, 10:55 AM
Senior Member
Did they state that they were going to cover it from the beginning or did you have to go up the ladder? The reason I ask is that if it wasn't a fight for you to get it replaced and it wasn't a fight for me to have my 2017 clutch replaced, then it shouldn't be a fight to have the clutch replaced on a car that was produced between the two.
The dealer couldn't tell me one way or the other initially; it had to be OK'ed by the regional technical manager. But I imagine this isn't out of the ordinary.
#49
03-29-2019, 12:25 PM
#51
03-30-2019, 04:15 AM
Veteran Member
If I were inspecting that clutch, I would conclude excessive wear and tear. That clutch disc is worn down to the rivets, caused by excessive slippage. Either the clutch was abused or the clamping force was inadequate to avoid the slippage during spirited upshifting (1st to 2nd) that was prevalent on the early production cars. However, someone should have noticed that long before that clutch got into that condition.
#52
03-30-2019, 09:54 AM
If I were inspecting that clutch, I would conclude excessive wear and tear. That clutch disc is worn down to the rivets, caused by excessive slippage. Either the clutch was abused or the clamping force was inadequate to avoid the slippage during spirited upshifting (1st to 2nd) that was prevalent on the early production cars. However, someone should have noticed that long before that clutch got into that condition.
#53
03-30-2019, 12:42 PM
If I were inspecting that clutch, I would conclude excessive wear and tear. That clutch disc is worn down to the rivets, caused by excessive slippage. Either the clutch was abused or the clamping force was inadequate to avoid the slippage during spirited upshifting (1st to 2nd) that was prevalent on the early production cars. However, someone should have noticed that long before that clutch got into that condition.
#54
03-30-2019, 01:18 PM
Veteran Member
Thats happened on 2 of my clutches so far (gen1 & gen2)
#55
04-04-2019, 08:34 AM
Bellanca:
How did this ever turn out for you? Did JLR agree to fix the clutch under warranty? Is the car fixed and are you driving it? Curious minds need to know.
How did this ever turn out for you? Did JLR agree to fix the clutch under warranty? Is the car fixed and are you driving it? Curious minds need to know.
I assure you I did not abuse the clutch, I did buy it with 12K on the odometer; however the clutch was not showing signs of failure. I’m not holding my breath on Jaguar agreeing to warranty it, but we’ll see in the coming days. I just hope the parts don’t take a very long time to come in.
#56
04-05-2019, 03:52 AM
I’m still waiting to hear back if they’re going to warranty it. I was told that I would know by yesterday at the latest—that never happened. So, hopefully I hear something today.
#57
04-09-2019, 03:31 PM
#58
04-09-2019, 07:58 PM
Sorry man, that blows, very disappointing.
Well, I guess I know for sure now, there's a ticking time bomb under my left foot.
Well, I guess I know for sure now, there's a ticking time bomb under my left foot.
#59
04-10-2019, 04:08 AM
#60
04-10-2019, 08:24 AM
Veteran Member
There is non-zero chance that dealer is lying to you. Get this answer in writing from your dealer and then talk to JLR directly by picking up the phone.