1997 Mazda B2300 Transmission Problem

Tiny
WARRENL90
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  • 1997 MAZDA B2300
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,000 MILES
I got this truck from my uncle and since he's had it, its had this problem. When first taking off from a stationary position you have to be in 2 and once you get to between 15 and 20 mph you can shift back to drive. Every stop sign or light you come to you have to shift back into 2. What do you think could be the problem?
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 AT 8:12 PM

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Tiny
HOMER1967
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Why do you have to shift done to 2?The truck won't move in drive?
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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It doesn't start off in drive but after you get up to around 20mph you can put it in drive.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 AT 9:59 AM
Tiny
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Your best bet would be to take it to a shop that specializes in trans work. Your issue could be caused by so many things, it could be a bad sensor causing it to be in limp mode, a pump or pressure problem, a solenoid, valve body, ect. Checking and testing these things requires specific equipment and knowledge.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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Alright Thanks
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 AT 9:01 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please let us know how it works out.
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 AT 3:56 PM

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