auto trans not working

1999 MAZDA B3000
266,000 MILES
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AFTERMATH
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i did an engine swap 3.0 when i put it back togather auto trans don't work. worked fine before trans is 4r44e/5r44e.talked to trans shop i have had service at before,they say proubly blow the pump so i checked pump it look ok. got another trans and torque converter i installed it,an the samething nothing happens no forward or reverse nothing just like there is no trans in it! i brouht it to two other shops they just want to do a rebluid $1200/$1400
Dec 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it worked properly before, it should still be fine. Is the torque converter bolted to the flywheel? Is the trans fluid full?
Dec 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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AFTERMATH
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yes trans worked fine fliud is good.tryed another trans and torque converter changed wiring harness and samething nothing ,could the TCM need to be reprogramed?
Dec 6, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Anything is possible. I guess that would be my next step.
Dec 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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