Bump when shifting to 2nd gear

[benperlman]

Hey, new here --

Question if anyone has an answer -- I have an 05 Mazda 3, 4 speed automatic. Sometimes when it shifts from first to second gear the car kicks back a bit. This only seems to happen at low speed and usually only if ive just started driving the car. If i accelerate a bit faster it doesnt happen at all.

Any ideas?

[vladjan]

i have something similiar but that only happens when the engine is cold. but if its warm the tranny is perfect

[Richie Bricks]

yeah thats normal.
when its cold itll do that or when the rpm is lower than normal so the gear doesnt shift smoothly.
but its normal, esp when cold

[chrissor]

i woudln't say its normal, as its not. but its very common with these transmissions.

[translucent]

I drive an 04 Mazda 3, 4-speed automatic. I've been having this same issue for quite some time. I've taken it in to the mechanic and I can't seem to find the issue. It feels pretty painful whenever it shifts. It's like it shifts too late/early with the too high of rpm's — and the car kind of punches forward into second gear. Please keep looking for a solution. I'd love to have my smooth acceleration back!

[lelola]

There is a TSB for this...

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=12

Near the bottom of the list is "1-2 Shift Shock".