Overdrive sensor is blinking please hep!

JACKIE

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MAZDA 626

I drive a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, my overdrive light is blinking and I took it to my mechanic and he said that it's either my overdrive sensor or some wires I have no idea which ones. Also when i'm driving the rpm's jump to 3 when i'm only going about 20 mph. Can anybody help!

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2CARPRO JACK

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The trans sounds like it is in bad shape. Have it looked at by a trans shop

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Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 AT 5:40 PM

JACKIE

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What is a reasonable price for a rebuilt transmission and labor? Just as an idea.

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Thursday, February 9th, 2006 AT 11:00 AM

CGERTKEN

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I have a 1995 626 and had to have my transmission rebuilt and it cost me $1,800 so be careful. You may even want to look into getting a remanufactured one.

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Thursday, February 9th, 2006 AT 1:48 PM

MADDISON

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I drive a 1997 626 4cyl with auto overdrive, I had it for about 4 months when it started doiing exactly what you're describing. Unfortunatly it only lasted another 2 weeks after that.I know a rebuild is about 1800 but it took me about 3 months to locate a used replacement. No other transmission interchanges with that car, it has to be from a 97 626.(I was working at a salvage yard at the time.)

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Monday, February 20th, 2006 AT 4:13 PM