Hi everybody,

I'm a new owner of a Blaze Red '05 Convertible, 6-speed, with all the options. I got the car for an awesome price, and I'm generally very happy with it, but have one problem that has been bugging me - the car has jumped out of the 1st gear twice now in 1,500 miles that I've driven it.

I understand that this has been a problem with '04s that has been supposedly fixed in '05, but my car has been build in '04 (11/04 to be exact) and I think I still have the problem. However, I have been hesitant to bring the car to a Chrysler dealership, since as most of you know, they aren't exactly experienced with working on the XF. So, what I was wondering, is there a way to get it serviced under warranty at an MB dealership? Has anybody been successful doing that?

If not, I think I will just stick it out for now until it gets worse... It seems that as long as I remember to firmly push it into 1st gear, it's ok. The two times it jumped out, I was being lazy, but then again, I've driven sticks for the last 10 years, and this is the first car that has that problem...

2WScout

 

I had some serious engine problems and approached my dealer about taking it to an MB dealer since they could not find the problem and I was told that it's not part of the warranty. They would only take the car to MB if Chrysler Corporate tells them to do it as a last resort.

 

Sharon,
I'm so sorry to hear that you're still having problems with your car. I thought they replaced the computer and it was running better. You most definitely have been far more patient than I would be...but, it's hard to throw in the towel on this gorgeous car! I do hope that you get the assistance and attention needed to get to the bottom of the issues with your car.
I'm sure Chrysler does not want to lose you as a customer and you don't want to have to give up this car...now, if they want to replace yours with a brand new one that works perfectly, then by all means, go for it!

 

There is a TSB for your issue, finding a competent XFire Tech...is another story.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ead.php?t=8146

 

This first gear issue is also common among mercedes. This happened to me alot. I eventually figured out that it usually happened after downshifting from 2 to 1. For some reason 1st didn't completely engage all the time. When you down shift try going 2 to 1 to N and then back to 1 - make sure you REALLY stick it in good. I eventually had my tranny replaced at 50K, but that was related to my reverse gear taking a crap.