Transmission will not shift into drive if engine is not at normal temperature

Tiny
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  • 2006 MAZDA 3
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  • 4 CYL
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  • 137,000 MILES
Hello, the problem is that I need to wait for the car to be at its normal temperature to put the car to run. It did not shift for drive until the car get his normal temperature. What could be the problem? The solenoids? I need to buy all or only the one that shift drive, because it shift reverse normal.
Friday, June 22nd, 2018 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like it could be the engine coolant temperature sensor or a turbine speed sensor for the transmission. First we need to run the codes. Here is a guide to help get us started:

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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Ken, thanks. These are the codes. I have a konnwei kw850. It works fast and accurate. You have one I have one?
Codes:
1- p0715
2- p0766
If you have a diagram for the shift solenoids to identify which is the shift solenoid d, because I think that is the problem. Please send it to me if you can. How I test the coolant temperature sensor? To discard or change it. You know the model of the transmission that have my car? The VIN number of my car:
Jm1bk12f861473996
Mazda 3 2006 GXP.
I am very thankful for your help.
God bless all of you. I learn a lot with you. Continue teaching me.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
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The p0715 is what I would concentrate on first because this can cause the entire issue which is the turbine shaft speed sensor. Here is the location and a video so you can see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://youtu.be/f3bETtCIdxM

Here is the location of the turbine shaft sensor for your car. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens. Make sure to clear the codes after you change the sensor out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-clear-codes

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, June 24th, 2018 AT 11:47 AM
Tiny
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Happy independence day!
What is the range of ohms in the shifting solenoids to test if they are in range for my Mazda 3 2006 2.0l. How do I test if the solenoids are working properly out of the test in ohms? I take out of the valve body, how do I test them and what can I spect in the test? Thanks.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 8:35 AM
Tiny
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They are a simply sonilond apply 12 volts and ground and you should hear them work. Either polarity.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 3:27 PM
Tiny
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I need new shifting solenoids. I do it. Non of it make anything. I think I have a big problem. Thank you Ken. I am going to buy the set (6).
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 4:18 PM
Tiny
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It will be weird if all of them are out so you put 12 volts and they do nothing? Sometimes it is a little tick can you put your ear near them when you try it?
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Thursday, July 5th, 2018 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Yes is weird, but truth Ken. Nothing else to do, Ken? Right? Thanks for the help.
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Thursday, July 5th, 2018 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
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Yes, if they are not working time for new ones. I would make sure the engine and transmissions grounded as well. A bad ground can make them all go out.
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Thursday, July 5th, 2018 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Thank you Ken, I will check that and I will make sure it makes ground believe me. I give you feedback when I finish.
2018-07-05
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Thursday, July 5th, 2018 AT 11:27 AM
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Please do. :)
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Friday, July 6th, 2018 AT 9:38 AM

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