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kalynn12 · Post by **kalynn12** » July 30th, 2001, 1:04 pm

Hi, I got my 93 auto a week ago and it is a little rough shifting from first to second. Someone said it is a chronic problem with the mx-3's, is this true or is it something i should have looked at?

mendel00985 · Post by **mendel00985** » July 30th, 2001, 1:08 pm

Is it an auotmatic or 5 speed?

kalynn12 · Post by **kalynn12** » July 30th, 2001, 1:11 pm

its a automatic also it is the regular 4 cyl

Guest · Post by **Guest** » July 30th, 2001, 1:19 pm

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kalynn12 · Post by **kalynn12** » July 30th, 2001, 1:21 pm

Thank You

Q187 · Post by **Q187** » July 30th, 2001, 5:18 pm

What exactly does it do?

yeloboy · Post by **yeloboy** » August 1st, 2001, 10:16 pm

get you transmission checked out my homeboy had that problem with his rx7

Guest · Post by **Guest** » August 2nd, 2001, 12:33 pm

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Raivynn · Post by **Raivynn** » August 2nd, 2001, 1:15 pm

You think YOURS is rough. I had the tranny fluid/filter changed awhile back when I had my oil leak repaired, and it still kicks really bad. I found that if you run Amoco midgrade, it's not as bad. I don't know why that has anything to do with it, but I want to try gold in my car - just don't want to burn up the valves. I've had my MX-3 for almost 2 years now -- my first car. Same one my sister Jamie had a few years back...when they were new. Looked just like mine, too. The only difference was hers was a 93, but it had the same hubcaps. (?)

GoA-BoY · Post by **GoA-BoY** » August 30th, 2001, 6:30 pm

My `93 1.6L auto does the same thing. I also drove a 2000 626LX which also had a rough 1st to 2nd shift. According to my Mazda dealer, this is a known issue with the automatic transmissions when mated to their 4-cyl engines. They usually wind up replacing the transmission.Word on the street is that Mazda is notorious for making shitty automatic trannys. ------------------ <A HREF="http://www.mp3.com/nealpinto" TARGET=_blank>¡¡LISTEN TO MY MUSIC!!</A>

finchuck · Post by **finchuck** » August 30th, 2001, 7:41 pm

don't worry about it... i had a 92 mx-3 gs and it was an auto. at one point, i had the entire transmission replaced and even with the brand new tranny, i had a hard shift from 1st to 2nd. it isn't a problem. i too have heard, and from my own and friends/family's experience, realize that mazda (mx-3 and mx-6 primarily) do not have the best auto tranny's.

GoA-BoY · Post by **GoA-BoY** » August 30th, 2001, 9:28 pm

Has anyone else noticed the unusual delay when going from a forward mode into reverse? I've noticed this with my MX-3, the 2000 626 I rented, and my father-in-law's MPV.------------------ <A HREF="http://www.mp3.com/nealpinto" TARGET=_blank>¡¡LISTEN TO MY MUSIC!!</A>

kalynn12 · Post by **kalynn12** » September 1st, 2001, 8:38 pm

Hi, yeah, i have pretty much given up. I talked to a couple of mechanics also and they say it is something i have to live with. A tip though changing your spark plugs helps a little bit. Jess

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