gerhard04

Hello I am reposting this here since I mistakenly posted it in the Series 2 forum.

I have a 2004 automatic rx8 with 98k miles. Whenever it changes gears it makes a jerking motion (back and forth). It only happens when the engine is cold (before temperature needle gets to the middle) and going about 20-35mph. Once it warms up it doesn't do it anymore.

I took it to the stealership yesterday and they said the transmission needs to be replaced and it would cost about $3500.

Any suggestions??? Should I believe the dealership??

Thank you so much for any advice!

Pagz

My 2006 AT 90km does the same when cold, when I leave in morning in a rush, but Just always make sure the car is warmed up a bit before driving. I'm not a technician but IMO don't think you need a new transmission thats crazy unless its doing the same thing when warm.

invasion08

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Your trans is fine. When was the last time you had the trnasmission fluid flushed and replaced?

warren(silver-roxy-8)

stealership is probably just trying to get you to spend money...maybe you should let it warm up before a drive?

gerhard04

I bought the car in November from this same Mazda stealership and I am assuming they flushed the transmission fluid since it looks pretty clean.

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

Which "mode" are you using, manual or auto shift?

gerhard04

Automatic

treyoh5

misleading thread title..

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

Stop looking at the hot wives thread while driving !

treyoh5

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EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

As Invasion said, your transmission is ok. The problems you are experiencing are engine lugging and the transmission shifting in and out of overdrive. Try using the manual mode; at that speed (25-30 mph) you should be in 2nd gear.