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Re: mazda 3 transmission prob - manual mode [lt08]
by ahightower
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Sep 12, 2008 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: lt08 (Sep 11, 2008 6:05 pm)
I'm probably not much help, but I seem to recall my last vehicle that had an "auto-manual", a 2004 Mistubishi Outlander, would let me start from a stop in 2nd gear. I understand that people often do that in winter weather for better traction. For example, Mercedes transmission and perhaps others are programmed to start in 2nd gear when in winter mode. However, I don't remember if my car would stay in 2nd if I came to a stop in 2nd. I'd think I would want it to stay wherever I put it regardless of my speed. I did use manual control quite a bit, but I would generally coast to a stop in auto mode instead of stepping down each gear manually for something so mundane as a stop sign or red light.
Please elaborate. How exactly do you get it to remain in 2nd vs drop down to 1st?
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- #105 of 191
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Re: mazda 3 transmission prob - manual mode [ahightower]
by dreamobics
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Sep 12, 2008 (10:39 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Sep 12, 2008 3:08 pm)
it was the engine not me
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- #106 of 191
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Re: mazda 3 transmission prob - manual mode [lt08]
by autonomous
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Sep 15, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: lt08 (Sep 11, 2008 6:05 pm)
I use the manual mode quite a bit, for better control. My 2004 always functioned correctly, downshifting on its own to a stop and then drop to 1st. I bough the 08 and noticed that some times, not all the time, it would NOT go to first but stay in 2nd, even at a full stop.
If I am reading your post properly your Mazda3 is an automatic with a manual mode and the situation occurs when you use the manual and not the automatic mode. True?
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- #107 of 191
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Re: mazda 3 transmission prob - manual mode [lt08]
by carrieb5
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Sep 20, 2008 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: lt08 (Sep 11, 2008 6:05 pm)
I have a 2008 Mazda 3. I have the same transmission as yours and mine always defaults to 1st gear when I come to a stop. If Mazda doesn't fix it I would complain. Try another dealership. Also ask them to point out in the manual where it states this is normal for the transmission to operate this way. If I remember correctly the Sales Manager at the Dealer where I bought my 3 told me it should always default back to 1st when you come to a stop when in Manual mode. I don't use my manual that frequently only when I need to pass or am on a steep grade. I would definately go to other Mazda's and have them look at the car. It's worth a try. 
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- #108 of 191
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Mazda 3 Tranmission
by carrieb5
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Sep 20, 2008 (10:33 am)
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I have a 2008 Mazda 3 I touring VE. I love the car, and purchased it after owning a 1997 Mazda Protege for nearly 12 years that gave me no problems at all. My 3 is great , but I am concerned when I place the car in Park, it rolls forward about an inch or two. In addition to that sometimes when I put the car in reverse it is rough shifting. Sometimes it shifts so hard into reverse it sounds like I hit something. The car was purchased in May and only has 2400 miles on it? Is this normal? Does anyone else have this same problem? 
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- #109 of 191
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Re: mazda 3 clutch problem [jujumaster]
by carrieb5
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Sep 20, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: jujumaster (Dec 14, 2007 11:45 am)
I do understand that Mazda is owned by Ford now and merged in 1992, but I think your above statements are untrue. I had a 1997 Mazda Protege and put a 140,000 miles on it and other than normal maintenance I only replaced a thermostat. In addition Mazda 3's and Miatas are still made and manufactured in Japan. I would agree with your statements above if I were dealing with a Mazda 6 or Tribute. As they are made at a Ford Plant in Michigan.
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Re: mazda 3 clutch problem [carrieb5]
by autonomous
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Sep 20, 2008 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: carrieb5 (Sep 20, 2008 10:43 am)
Mazda is owned by Ford
Not quite true, Ford owns a controlling share of Mazda, I believe its 33%.
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- #111 of 191
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Re: mazda 3 transmission prob - manual mode [autonomous]
by dreamobics
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Sep 21, 2008 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Sep 15, 2008 1:34 pm)
No. I use the automatic all the time and eventually it struggles through the gears.
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- #112 of 191
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Re: Mazda 3 Tranmission [carrieb5]
by ahightower
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Sep 24, 2008 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: carrieb5 (Sep 20, 2008 10:33 am)
Is the issue worse when parking/backing out on a hill? Do you use the parking brake? Set the parking brake before you put it in Park, and when backing out, put it in Reverse before you release the parking brake.
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Re: Hesitation in first gear [brted]
by swhy30
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Sep 28, 2008 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: brted (Jun 08, 2008 2:22 pm)
I have had a similar problem when starting up the car. I has happened to me twice already and the car only has 10,800 miles on it. I will turn the car on and let off the clutch then the engine starts to shake and stall out. I have to repeat a few times to get the car started. I have yet to take it to a dealer yet b/c i'm sure they'll tell me they can't find anything wrong with it. But it is a bit frustrating
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