my rpm's increase on it's own while driving then decrease

2001 MAZDA MPV
21,945 MILES
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ANTONIO BROOKS
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I can be driving along and my rpm's will increase and cause the vechicle to kind of pause then kick back inwhat is the problem?
Dec 9, 2011 at 4:59 AM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like transmission issue. at what speed does this happen and what gear do you think it's in when it happens?
Dec 9, 2011 at 5:08 AM
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stick or automatic?
Dec 9, 2011 at 5:09 AM
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ANTONIO BROOKS
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automatic
Dec 9, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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ANTONIO BROOKS
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it happens while at different speeds
Dec 9, 2011 at 5:57 AM
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FIXITMR
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does it happen in any gear like 1 2 3?
Dec 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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