1992 mazda mpv no gears after a u turn

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KROWN CHUCK
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AFTER A QUICK U-TURN MY VAN ACTS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL
Dec 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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FIXITMR
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what transmission is it?
Dec 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM
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KROWN CHUCK
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Not sure of trans model #. Van is 3.0l auto 4spd, 4wd (not AWD)
Dec 22, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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FIXITMR
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have you checked anything?
Dec 22, 2011 at 8:15 PM
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FIXITMR
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ok says its a pressure control valve. can you take close up pics of it?
Dec 22, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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FIXITMR
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sorry, that very last answer was for another questioner ignore it.
Dec 22, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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KROWN CHUCK
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No I haven't really given it my all. I am trying to get an idea of what I should be looking for. One of the techs I spoke to told me to check the front c/v shafts. He thinks because it happened after a u-turn I could have "popped" or broken a front shaft. I was under the impression being primarily rear wheel drive that they would be affected. Is it true then if it is a front shaft it would disable the entire driveline?
Dec 30, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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FIXITMR
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check shift linkage at trans to see if it's working/loose/off
Dec 30, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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is it 4WD?
Dec 30, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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if axle broke you will hear noises when put in gear.
Dec 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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