transmission acts like its in neutral

1997 MAZDA 626
204,000 MILES
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COWBOYSRBA
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Why does my car drive for about a half a mile but then the transmission acts like its in neutral..but if i shut it off for a few minutes it will drive again??
Aug 31, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the Check Engine Light indicating or the O/D ( HOold) light flashing ?

Have you checked the transmission fluid level and condition?
Aug 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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