Transmission problems

2005 MAZDA 6
136,500 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LINDA MOODY
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Transmission jumps from first to third on take off and stays in third until you park it then drains the battery.
Oct 31, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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Hey LINDA

It sounds like the battery could be causing the problem. If the system is running on low voltage because the alternator cannot keep up it will mess with the transmission, Also check the transmission fluid level.


Here are a couple of guides to help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Nov 2, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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