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1993 Mazda 323 Repair Question


Topics covered: Shifter, Smell, Transmission.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on October 28, 2011

Auto trans wont shift in third or reverse

The shifter moves through the gears but doesnt engage 3rd or reverse
Avatar Asked by dandman

Answer

Replied on October 28, 2011

Make sure it has enough of the correct fluid. Make sure the fluid is a nice bright red color. If it's a nasty brown color, or smells burnt, have it flushed. Otherwise, you have internal transmission problems.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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