Your engine will speed up & the car won't go any faster (transmission slipping)
Or you can pull the dipstick & smell the Transmission Fluid if it smells burnt you may have a problem with the transmission.
The signs of a bad transmission in a Mazda might include hard shifting or a refusal to shift into certain gears. A revving of the motor during the shift can also be a sign of a bad transmission.
Some of the top signs of a transmission issue would be that the car isn't switching gears or it is noisy when in neutral. Other signs would be that their is a bad smell.
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Your engine will speed up & the car won't go any faster (transmission slipping) Or you can pull the dipstick & smell the transmission fluid if it smells burnt you may have a problem with the transmission.
some of the classic signs of a tranny going bad is leaking, slipping in and out of gear delayed starts from a stop where the car raises rpms before it takes off and shaking or jerking when its going into gear
when my 1992 camaro's transmission went bad it made a whining noise and when the fluid was checked, it was a brown color with flakes of metal in it. the fluid should be red.
A bad computer could cause several problems. The car may not shift properly. The overdrive might not work. In some models the transmission may stay in forward gears no matter what the selector is set to.
Engine overheats, no power, or just won't start. Transmission won't shift right.
There are many signs of a bad transmission and it is important to know them. Some ways to tell if transmission is not working right, would be rough shifting, leaks, and warning lights on the dashboard blinking.Ê
Signs of a bad transmission modulator valve may include erratic or harsh shifting, slipping gears, or delayed engagement when shifting from park to drive. You might also notice fluid leaks, a decrease in fuel efficiency, or an illuminated check engine light. Additionally, the vehicle may struggle to accelerate or exhibit unusual engine revving. If any of these symptoms occur, it's advisable to have the transmission examined by a professional.
I'm not a mechanic / technician but I have read that if the vacuum modulator on your automatic transmission is bad than fluid out of the automatic transmission can be sucked into the engine
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