auto trans wont shift in third or reverse

1993 MAZDA 323
200,000 MILES
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DANDMAN
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the shifter moves through the gears but doesnt engage 3rd or reverse
Oct 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Make sure it has enough of the correct fluid. Make sure the fluid is a nice bright red color. If it's a nasty brown color, or smells burnt, have it flushed. Otherwise, you have internal transmission problems.
Oct 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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