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Question: 2002 Mazda 929 mileage: 87,000
I have had (2) two rear wheel drive transmissions put in
my car. When the car gets hot, the transmission goes
out. Am I getting bad transmissions?
Answer: We always examine a failed
transmission to determine why it failed. Transmissions
can fail for a number of reasons. When a transmission is
replaced, the transmission cooler in the radiator must
be flushed out to keep shrapnel from the failed
transmission out of the new transmission. If the flush
is not done and shrapnel gets in, the life of the new
transmission will be drastically shortened. By the way,
you should select a qualified transmission expert to
work on the transmission in your car, as it is a highly
technical one.
Question: 1999 Mazda 929 mileage:
107,000. Here is a question for you Mazda engineers. From
1st gear to 2nd, or from a complete stop (such as a stop
light) and you give the car gas, should the Rpms jump
from 2000 to 3000-4000 RPMS? I can understand a
gradually climb, but my car first hesitates and then
jumps to like between 3000 and 4000 rpms and then
shifts. Also on the highway if you want to change lanes,
it does same if you give her some gas. I have taken the
car to the mechanic and was told that the transmission
was fine, but I think their idea of fine means if the
car moves. So, for peace of mind sake, I had the
transmission flushed, but the same problem remains.
Should I be looking at the fuel injectors maybe the car
isn't getting enough gas or have the transmission
checked again?
Answer: If your car is equipped with
a manual transmission the clutch is in need of
replacement. If you have an automatic transmission, it
may need to be rebuilt.
Question: 1998 Mazda 929
mileage: 96,000. My 1998 Mazda 929 shifts very hard going
into 2nd gear. One dealer is telling me there is a small
hand held machine that you can hook up to the car's
computer and it will tell you if there is a problem with
the transmission. Another dealer you can look for a
light on the dash. This light is supposed to flash a
code that tells you what is wrong with the transmission.
If this is true, is it possible that the light is burned
out or is not working? Thank you for your response, I am
very desperate for an honest answer!
Answer: Your car has both systems.
You can hook up a
code
scanner that you can purchase for under $80 and it
will read the computer and clear the codes after you
make the necessary repairs. This device is a real money
saver. It works on all cars 1996 and newer. You can
cycle the computer and it will flash the light on the
dash, but it wont' clear the codes for you. Either way,
you will be able to read a fault code to identify the
problem.
Question:
2000 Mazda 929 mileage: 102,000. My
automatic transmission is slipping in low speed usually
on takeoff, it revs up to 4000 rpms before shifting,
I’ve already had the transmission position sensor
replaced, but that did not solve the problem, the
mechanic thinks it's possible that the torque converter
needs to be replaced. What do you think?
Is it possible that this transmission will have to be
rebuilt or is it something minor. Thanks
Answer:
From what you describe, you may need to have your
transmission rebuilt.
Question: 1999 Mazda 929
mileage: 137,000. During normal driving, hold light for
transmission starts blinking on and off. At the same
time, the speedometer stops working. Then for no
apparent reason everything works fine.
Answer: Your car is equipped with a computer
controlled engine management system. An independent auto
service center can scan your computer for fault or error
codes. The information should pinpoint the
malfunctioning components. The speedometers in
these cars are operated via a cable, which comes out of
the glove box. If you look under the car (drivers side)
you can see it. It sounds like the speedometer cable
(this also causes the speedometer to stop working and
also for the hold light to start flashing). Check to see
if it has worked itself loose, other thing it could be
is at the other end. It plugs directly into the back of
the speedometer, you have to take out the dash and it is
possible it may have come loose.
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