Transmission Not Go Into Gear Problems of Mazda Protege

Transmission was slipping at higher gears on sat. (03/20). Would race to high rpm's as though looking for another gear. Husband took to service this morning. Problem became worse as he drove to dealership. Would "thunk" into gear, would race to high rpm's at 35-45 mph. When arrived at dealership, they checked and confirmed that the transmission has failed. Car was bought new and only has 34,000 miles on it.

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When driving on highway, the overdrive light started to flash and tachometer went to 5000 rpms, vehicle did not accelerate and did not change gear. The second time, driver lost control and hit a curb while driving on slippery road.

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Transmission would not shift into gear, causing accident.

Transmission does not shift into gear when it has set for long periods.

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While driving consumer noticed that transmission failed to shift gears. After being inspected consumer concluded that transmission had failed and needed replacement.

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I bought this car used from the dealer. Also with the extended warranty. The engine light comes on and the o/d light flashes. The rpm's increase and the car will bog down like it can't catch another gear. We have taken it to a Mazda dealer to have it checked. They told us they can't find anything wrong with it. While we were talking to the Mazda tech about the problems the car was having and he was telling us can't find the problem. There was a Nissan tech standing there listening and after the Mazda tech went to get our car. The Nissan tech told us the transmission is going out on that car just by you telling what the problem is your having with it. He said he has replaced quite a few transmissions with this problem. He also told us a few other people had the extended warranty and it ran out and cost them to replace the transmission. He said as soon as the light comes on again bring it back to them again and again if you have to. Well today is 11/03/02 and the light has come back on again and the o/d light was flashing. We will call Monday to make an appointment again for this problem. Is there any help out there for this problem. Dt.

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