my mazda 626 1993 won't shift out for the third time

174,000 MILES
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ORIANAMOORE
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wen i drive it will shift out two times. the third it will sound as if it's going to but never do.
Jan 15, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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at what speed does it shift the first 2 times?
Jan 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM
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FIXITMR
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it sounds like OD is not working. 1-2 2-3 3-4 ,4 being OD.
Jan 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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FIXITMR
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also rad this page. http://dustbury.com/626/trans.html
Jan 15, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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ORIANAMOORE
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it shifts in 1st gear at 10 miles and 2nd gear at 35 miles
Jan 16, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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FIXITMR
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even if you give it minimum gas pedal?
Jan 16, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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ORIANAMOORE
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i dont want to blow my motor
Jan 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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FIXITMR
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i said LESS pedal not more, the minimum that will make it go forward.
Jan 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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FIXITMR
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what rpms are you turning at what speed when it does not shift.
Jan 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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ORIANAMOORE
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less speed it slows down and still want shift
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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PROAUTOTECH
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for what its worth, i've never seen a mazda 626 make it more than 75K on one tranny. And usually the replacement goes about 35K later. What color is the transmission fluid? if it's not red, trade it or put a transmission in it. Sorry for the negative prognosis.
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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ORIANAMOORE
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it still red,and it not any metal in the fluid
Jan 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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FIXITMR
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how fast can you go before engine sounds over worked?
Jan 19, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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