1997 Mazda 626 Overdrive Light Blinking

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JACKIE
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I drive a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, my overdrive light is blinking and I took it to my mechanic and he said that it's either my overdrive sensor or some wires I have no idea which ones. Also when i'm driving the rpm's jump to 3 when i'm only going about 20 mph. Can anybody help!
Jan 20, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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the trans sounds like it is in bad shape. Have it looked at by a trans shop
Feb 7, 2006 at 9:40 AM
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JACKIE
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what is a reasonable price for a rebuilt transmission and labor? Just as an idea.
Feb 9, 2006 at 3:00 AM
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CGERTKEN
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I have a 1995 626 and had to have my transmission rebuilt and it cost me $1,800 so be careful. You may even want to look into getting a remanufactured one.
Feb 9, 2006 at 5:48 AM
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MADDISON
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I drive a 1997 626 4cyl with auto overdrive,I had it for about 4 months when it started doiing exactly what you're describing.Unfortunatly it only lasted another 2 weeks after that.I know a rebuild is about 1800 but it took me about 3 months to locate a used replacement.No other transmission interchanges with that car,it has to be from a 97 626.(I was working at a salvage yard at the time.)
Feb 20, 2006 at 8:13 AM
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Have a transmission shop inspect the automatic transmission. A blinking overdrive light with RPM flare at low speed indicates the transmission is failing. A rebuild or remanufactured unit is commonly around $1,800; a used replacement must come from a 1997 Mazda 626 because other transmissions do not interchange.

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The owner of a 1997 Mazda 626 LX reported a blinking overdrive light and RPMs jumping to about 3,000 at only 20 mph. A mechanic had suggested an overdrive sensor or wiring. Experts said the transmission sounds badly worn and should be checked by a transmission shop. Other owners reported the same symptoms leading to failure, with rebuilds around $1,800, and noted a used unit must be from a 1997 626.

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