1998 Mazda B3000 Transmission disengages momentarily

Tiny
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  • 1998 MAZDA B3000
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
2ce this week, after going down hill each time- the transmission disengaged. All was well, then upon leaving the stop sign- it acted as if it was in neutral for 3 seconds and took off and drove normal again. There has been no change in drivability other than this. Fluid and filter was done @ 60K. Fuid is ripe for a change again. Not burnt smelling- but losing it's redness. Level is good (actually above full as that is how the trans shop set it 6 years ago)
SO does it seem as though I am looking at a major deal or perhaps something easy?
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 9:32 PM

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Tiny
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Hi
Best thing to do is have trans scanned for codes and solenoid /sensor operation. Problem maybe faulty sensor and not hard part failure requiring rebuild
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 9:25 AM
Tiny
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Would a basic code scan say at Auto Zone also read trans codes? I d haven't had a CEL if that makes a diference.
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 10:11 PM
Tiny
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The scan is done with a diagonistic scan tool must be done by a trained Tech. The term scanner has been misrepresented for a code reader which is what your refering to.
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009 AT 8:21 AM

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