Mazda 3 2007 transmission problems

Thread Tools. Januaryst, PM. Hello everyone, This is a bit of a last resort and i am just trying to see if anyone else out there has had this problem or has a possible solution to what it may be.

Are you having problems with the transmission of your Mazda 3? We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Mazda 3 transmission. Show all. Symptoms usually involve erratic shifting, a failure to select gear at all and having the car go into limp-home mode. The good news is that there are companies out there who can repair your existing TCM, which gets you around the need to buy an expensive replacement. In some cases, the shift solenoid could lose fluid, leading to harsh shifts and shuddering when driving uphill.

Mazda 3 2007 transmission problems

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Few months ago, I started noticing something different with my car: - After starting the car and put the gear to D indicating gear 1 , it wouldn't do anything. Car didn't move forward at all. They scanned my car and told me there's a problem with the solenoid but they couldn't figure out which one. Then I took the transmission apart and found out that it's time to rebuild the transmission. So I did order some parts including friction discs, friction plates, gasket seal kit, piston pump,hydraulic valves, solenoids all 4. Basically my trusted mechanic had it rebuilt. After that, life's beautiful.. Then it happened again.

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. About 5 days ago I was driving about 45mph and was in 5th gear and out of no where it downshifted into 3rd very hard causing my whole car to jerk and almost stop in the middle of the road. The next day I was on the highway going 70 and the same thing happened, was in 5th, went to 3rd and jerked my whole car again even worse. I drove it 3 more days very easily to work and home and it progressively got worse, downshifting 3 or 4 times a day so I finally parked it and am driving a back up vehicle.

Pricing varies by model. P — Failed Friction Element D — This trouble code can be triggered by a failed friction element like a clutch disc. P — Incorrect Gear Ratio — This issue could be caused by a number of problems, including a fault in the transmission control module, dirty transmission fluid, or a bad transmission solenoid. P — Malfunction in the transmission control system — This DTC is often triggered when there is a problem with the TCM, a wiring harness, a solenoid, or the valve body. Mazda recalled 25, copies of the Mazda3, equipped with the automatic transmission. It seems that the clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Because of this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during vehicle operation, possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall began on May 6, , and dealers were instructed to inspect the engine harness and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness.

Mazda 3 2007 transmission problems

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I was beginning to accelerate from a stop light and my car was in D, when I went to go, the dash was indicating 4 th gear and all of the sudden it went into 3 and wouldnt up shift. I then proceeded to try out the manual mode and the screen which indicates what gear you are in on the dash was blank.

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Thanks Again! Thanks for the reply. Which is why it is leading me to think that it is hardware not software. I was then told it was MY driving that was making it happen. But in your case, I would suggest you leave well enough alone and not worry about it. So I did order some parts including friction discs, friction plates, gasket seal kit, piston pump,hydraulic valves, solenoids all 4. I have a Mazda3 5 door 2. Januaryth, PM. I ask because if it does, then the code happened again after they flashed it, or they never really did anything. CerealKiller 31 Replies. It's located underneath the battery tray.

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Januaryrd, PM. Recommended Communities. Symptoms usually involve erratic shifting, a failure to select gear at all and having the car go into limp-home mode. Your 2. Thanks in advance for any help. It's in the shop they say it's the transmission control module. Always get the latest revision should be E still? It fixed it. Book an appointment today for transmission system diagnostics and repairs. The wiggled wires for like two weeks and I finally got them to replace it under my extended warranty.