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#127 of 471 Jolting Mazda 3 [micks80] by autonomous

Dec 09, 2008 (11:08 am)

Replying to: micks80 (Dec 08, 2008 9:41 am)
2004 Mazda3 4dr with triptronic transmission and around 150K ... When I put the car from "parking" to "reverse", the car gives a big jolt. And an "AT" code shows ... I took it to a local mechanic and he said probably the transmission needs to be rebuilt and cost would be around $2000 CAD
  
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.

#128 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [micks80] by sankyu16

Jan 26, 2009 (11:53 pm)

Replying to: micks80 (Dec 08, 2008 9:41 am)
I had that type of problem in a chevy malibu it was an 03. It turned out to be the torque inverter. also the change in temperate never helps.

#129 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [sankyu16] by micks80

Feb 04, 2009 (11:32 am)

Replying to: sankyu16 (Jan 26, 2009 11:53 pm)
Thanks a lot, so how much does it cost to change a torque inverter or where to get it tested if that's causing this issue???
 
I searched google for "what is torque inverter", ""change torque inverter" etc but did not got any helpful links.
 
Thanks Again!!!

#130 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [micks80] by shipo

Feb 04, 2009 (11:48 am)

Replying to: micks80 (Feb 04, 2009 11:32 am)
You didn't get any hits on your google search because there is no such a thing as a "torque inverter". That said, I suspect you're looking for the term, "torque converter". Yes, no?

#131 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [shipo] by roadburner

Feb 04, 2009 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Feb 04, 2009 11:48 am)
I think that his plasma conduit might need more dilithium crystals.

#132 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [roadburner] by shipo

Feb 04, 2009 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Feb 04, 2009 2:02 pm)

#133 of 471 Re: Parking to Reverse gives a BIG jolt - Mazda 3 [shipo] by micks80

Feb 05, 2009 (11:12 am)

Replying to: shipo (Feb 04, 2009 11:48 am)
Thanks a zillion Shipo!!!

#134 of 471 by wgm4

Feb 26, 2009 (12:56 pm)

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?

#135 of 471 Re: [wgm4] by ahightower

Feb 26, 2009 (1:07 pm)

Replying to: wgm4 (Feb 26, 2009 12:56 pm)
I don't know anything about transmissions, but did you check the fluid level?

#136 of 471 Re: [wgm4] by autonomous

Feb 26, 2009 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: wgm4 (Feb 26, 2009 12:56 pm)
04 mazda3 with 89,000 miles on it. It just started jerking going from first to second gear ... Then i drive it for about 5 miles and it stops jerking all
 
Sounds like the engine which starts out cold and calms down as it warms up. I wonder if the airflow to the engine or if your ignition system is the source of the problem. You might want to consider a fuel system cleaning or getting a diagnostic.

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