GEARBOX PROBLEM

2001 MAZDA PREMACY
126,000 MILES • 1.8L • AUTOMATIC
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MARTIN MPOFU
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My car flashes hold light on dashboard and it looks like gear number two problem.
Sep 18, 2014 at 3:17 AM
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HMAC300
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This sounds like you have a turbine speed sensor that is out but to be sure lets run the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Sep 18, 2014 at 6:06 AM
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JAMIEJONES
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I had this problem with my car and the shop replaced the input shaft sensor. I wish I had seen the post fist it cost me $280.00.
May 27, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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