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196 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 5:59 AM
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 20, 2007 10:28 am) No no no; he was talking about getting water in his aftermarket CAI. I just wasn't sure if you were talking about a design flaw in YOUR aftermarket CAI or in the design of the stock unit. But you cleared that up; thanks. btw - how did we even get on this subject in a thread devoted to transmission problems???? |
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 18, 2007 12:24 pm) im also a member of that forum
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Replying to: hero1987 (Apr 20, 2007 11:55 am) I think the lights that stallionre was referring to only apply if your car was equipped with an automatic transmission, which is why he asked if a "D" was lit up on the panel. Since you have a manual transmission, no trans-related lights in your instruments. |
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Replying to: hero1987 (Apr 20, 2007 11:55 am) I never see you on the other forum. Is your name hero1987 over there?
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 20, 2007 2:33 pm) no its been awhile since ive been on it .. umm i believe my name is "menus1987" on it
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Replying to: hero1987 (Apr 21, 2007 1:22 pm) 
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 21, 2007 3:39 pm) but when in times of questions the forums are the best source of info. |
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| I have an 04 Mazda 3 and for the last 2 1/2 months it has been acting up. When I start the car and go to put it in reverse, or any gear for that matter, it will not budge. I had to call the dealer when it first happened to me and he told me where the gear shift release was. So, I have needless to say had to do that every single day. I don't know what is causeing the problem but the dealer wanted to know if the brake lights were coming on when I pressed the brake to change gears. And yes they are. I really REALLY need help so I don't get taken when I take it to the dealer. Any clues?? | |
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Replying to: leighna17 (Apr 24, 2007 11:18 am) To get out of Park after you start the car, your foot MUST be on the brake, and while your foot is on the brake you press the gearshift release which allows you to put the car in gear. To give you a scenario of why this is a safety feature, imagine you're parked in a parking lot at a Walmart or someplace like that, and the car did NOT have this safety feature. You've started the engine, but decide to adjust some packages you put in the backseat or deal with a child in the back seat,and when you turn and reach into the back, you accidently nudge the shifter and pop it into gear. Engine running, no foot on the brake... the car is going to move, and probably hit something or someone. But since you have to have your foot on the brake pedal AND press a release to get out of Park, the assumption is that you are ready to drive and are putting the car into gear on purpose. There's nothing to take it to the dealer for. If you take it to the dealer, he's just going to (or should) explain the operation to clear up the question you have. That's why he asked you if the brake lights were coming on to see if there might be a problem with the part of the safety feature that involves the brake pedal. When you step on the brake pedal, it closes a swich that lights the brake lights and allows the gear shift release to operate. Both things need to happen to put the car in gear. There's nothing to diagnose or fix. A quick check of your owner's manual should verify this.  If you have a chance, join us for our weekly Mazda Club chat tonight and we can talk about it live! The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule |
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Replying to: leighna17 (Apr 24, 2007 11:18 am) As I understand your problem, you ARE stepping on the brake pedal (and this is verified by the brake lights coming on) and yet the transmission STILL doesn't come out of 'Park'? Also, is the 'gear shift release' located under a little cover next to the shifter? If you ARE pressing the brake pedal, and you must STILL use the gear shift release, then YES, you need to take the car in. It may be a simple adjustment for the shifter.
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