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    Mazda FS5A-EL transmission interchangeability

    I tried a different TCM before buying a transmission, and it still wouldn't go into 2nd or 4th gear, so I sent it back. My transmission was toasted, but I believe it was toasted because of a bad TCM. (It went into limp home mode, and my wife drove it down the highway at redline.) Even after...
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    Mazda FS5A-EL transmission interchangeability

    It was time consuming. I decided to work around the intake manifold. If I had to do it again, I would have just removed it. I cut my hands on that thing so many times. Getting the driver side axle out was a hassle. I finally used a tie rod separator, wedged it in and smacked it with a hammer. I...
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    Mazda FS5A-EL transmission interchangeability

    I had a code for shift solenoid B stuck open and incorrect gear ratio in 2nd and 4th. I spent some time throwing money at it, replacing fluid, filter, solenoids, and I even tried a new TCM. I inspected the band and finally said "Screw it! I need a new transmission!" I found out really quick that...
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    Bad Transmission band?

    08 Mazda5, Grand tour. I have a P0757 code, shift solenoid "B" stuck on, as well as P0732 and P0734, incorrect gear ratio in 2nd and 4th gears. I have already swapped both shift solenoids (not the pwm solenoids), flushed the transmission, and tried a newer TCM. I read that gears 2 and 4 are...
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