Transmission problem

1999 MAZDA B3000
171,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD
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ISLA770
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when shifting into drive i could feel some slack. Now it will only drive in reverse. filter changed, no metal shavings in pan or on magnet.
Jun 11, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like it could be the gear range sensor but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up. Do the reverse lights work?

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

Here is the sensor so you can check it out. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Jun 12, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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