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191 messages, Last post on Oct 13, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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Hi Friends, I own a 2004 Mazda3 4dr with triptronic transmission and around 150K on it. Since yesterday, I am getting a strange problem in the car. When I put the car from "parking" to "reverse", the car gives a big jolt. And an "AT" code shows up on the screen. I check the manual book and "AT" relates to transmision axle issues. I took it to a local mechanic and he said probably the transmission needs to be rebuilt and cost would be around $2000 CAD. I already have spent around 1200 CAD this month on the car and I am broke with this new trouble. $500 on winter tires $400 on back struts $300 on rotors and brake pad change. I tried to look in google, and came to this site/thread where the user posted the exact problem but nobody really gave the correct answer to the issue: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f120721/0 I would appreciate if you guys think that this is a transmission issue and if there's any alternative like where can i get a used transmission etc???? I still drive the car to work (100kms) everyday and the mechanic said it should not cause any issue but what do you guys think as I am a bit worried driving it on the highway everyday.Though the car gives no trouble at all except that initial jolt when you start the car. Thanks
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Replying to: micks80 (Dec 08, 2008 8:41 am) Before forking out $2K I'd get a second opinion from a Mazda dealer. Being in Canada at this time of year, a drop in temperature may be contributing to your shift problems. My 2002 Mazda Protege5 acts differently in the cold. Try warming the car a little bit more before driving. Also, consider having the transmission fluid changed if you have not done so recently. |
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Replying to: micks80 (Dec 08, 2008 8:41 am)
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Replying to: sankyu16 (Jan 26, 2009 10:53 pm) I searched google for "what is torque inverter", ""change torque inverter" etc but did not got any helpful links. Thanks Again!!! |
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Replying to: micks80 (Feb 04, 2009 10:32 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Feb 04, 2009 10:48 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 04, 2009 1:02 pm) 
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Replying to: shipo (Feb 04, 2009 10:48 am) |
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I have a 04 mazda3 with 89,000 miles on it. It just started jerking going from first to second gear, i dont know whats wrong? I need help lol! If i let it sit there and worm up it doesn't jerk that long like it stops jumping after it calms down. It stays at around 2,000 rpms when i start it. Then it will go down to 1,000 rpms then it wont jerk as bad. Then i drive it for about 5 miles and it stops jerking all together please can anybody help me?
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Replying to: wgm4 (Feb 26, 2009 11:56 am)
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