Transmission Control Module (TCM) faults are not unknown on these early Mazda 3s. Symptoms usually involve erratic shifting, a failure to select gear at all and having the car go into limp-home mode.

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

The transmission range sensor is a critical component that monitors gear selection and allows automatic transmissions to shift properly. But when this sensor fails, what repair costs can drivers ...

The automatic transmissions found in many modern vehicles are marvels of engineering. They rely on a huge number of internal parts, like clutch packs, various gears, solenoids, a valve body, hydraulic ...

AAMCO has specialized in transmissions for more than six decades, which is why many drivers call them first when a gearbox starts to slip, grind, or refuse to engage. Knowing the likely bill before ...

The transmission fluid level should reach only the “add” mark when cold and, regardless of color, the fluid should be clear. Blackened fluid usually indicates a slipping clutch or band. Don’t be ...