(I posted this in another topic because it is an unrelated problem, and may help future visitors diagnose this same problem quickly.)
I have a 1994 Mazda MX-3, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual .
Whenever I travel on the interstate, travelling over 60mph, hence in 5th gear, the gear shifts to neutral automatically after about a half hour of driving. I press the clutch and put it back into 5th gear, and this pattern continues every 10 minutes are so. (Pops out of 5th gear to neutral, so I put it back in 5th gear). I got the clutch replaced almost 2 years ago--so it's probably not needing a new clutch.
Any idea what may be the problem?
Thanks in advance.
PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
Not a clue.. BUTTT what i would suggest doing is calling up a local transmission shop and asking them for a quote on fixing your problem. Just keep calling around someone is bound to slip up and tell you what it really is.
-torp.
I don't own a Mazda.
I don't own a Mazda.
Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
Check your fluid!!! thats what mine did before it ran dry and tore itself and my clutch to peices! hopefully u can save it.
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Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
put fluid in it and start looking for a new tranny cause thats wut mine did and it blew!!!!!!
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94' mx-3.....was all motor now awd bpt
91' 323....daily driver
78' cutless coupe...bad a-- mofo v8
95' eclipse gsx......awd turbo 11.4 eta
94' mx-3.....was all motor now awd bpt
91' 323....daily driver
78' cutless coupe...bad a-- mofo v8
95' eclipse gsx......awd turbo 11.4 eta
Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
I checked my fluid, and it's at adequate level (mid level)--so I dont think I need fluid--regardless I filled it up to Full. However, I think I may need to flush the fluid, as the fluid appears a little browner than normal. I posted another message, asking how to flush...cuz i dunno how.
Hopefully this fixes it. I'll keep you guys posted.
Hopefully this fixes it. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
trust me u need to start lookin for a new tranny
3-1-0 RACING club PREZ.
94' mx-3.....was all motor now awd bpt
91' 323....daily driver
78' cutless coupe...bad a-- mofo v8
95' eclipse gsx......awd turbo 11.4 eta
94' mx-3.....was all motor now awd bpt
91' 323....daily driver
78' cutless coupe...bad a-- mofo v8
95' eclipse gsx......awd turbo 11.4 eta
Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
did u check the actual transmission fluid or just the clutch brake fluid? becuase that is your question above. i suggest getting the actual transmission fluid levels checked.
Re: PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes
I thought the clutch fluid and transmission fluid are the same? Same container? That's what someone told me? Not so? Where would the trans fluid be? The problem is getting worse--now it does that in other gears sometimes.