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Old May 18, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Unhappy PLEASE HELP car not shifting right

I have a 2004 rx8 automatic. She is not driving right if I step on her she doesn't shift gears correctly. She redlined all the way started beeping at me. At 1 st checked to make sure I wasn't in manual. I wasn't even parked her turned her off then back on. Took her back out in low speeds she seemed fine. But if u step on her she doesn't shift right redlines out all the way without shifting. Any help at what could b the cause of this us greatly apprecited. Recent work I had done. New engine n new coils. Thanks
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Old May 18, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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when was the last time you had the transmission serviced?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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U haven't had transmission serviced bought car used! Any ideas or help???? THANKS!!!!!
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Old May 18, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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How many miles on the car? Also did you happen to check the tranny dipstick it see if your fluid was low?
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Old May 18, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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check the fluid level. add some if necessary make an appointment to get the tranny serviced.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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I'm no expert on auto transmissions, but it could be the VSS.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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I have my rx8 serviced at the dealer. Everything was fine less then 3000 miles ago . Want to learn everything I can how to take care of her n maybe fix her myself. I bought her used as my dreamcar! Always check her oil (( haven't checked her tranny fluid. But she goes in shop sooooooo often I know the guys by 1 st name. HELP THIS IS MY BABY!!!! Thanks))
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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stop typing help and go check the tranny fluid. then find the manual and read it.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Yeah... Zoom said to check the fluid, I pointed out it could be the VSS... what kind of answer are you waiting for before you react?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Checked tranny fluid Ok! Now what ??
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Old May 19, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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Smile It happened to me too

That has happened to me to several times, I have a 2004 rx8 auto too and it used to have d same symptoms until d guy who fixes it said to check my front tires and true enough one of d tires up front had a bump on it, nothing is wrong with ur trans, check ur tires, once I got my tires changed it shifted normally back even when I floored d accelerator ,
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Checked tranny fluid Ok! Now what ??
Take it to a shop and have the transmission pressures tested.
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