Cherokeekid88
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- Jun 30, 2007
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- High Point, NC
So my in laws 2008 Mazda 3 2.3L Auto is kapoot right now. I had the car a few weeks ago and detailed it for them and it ran fine. CEL was on, but went away as I was driving.
So my In laws call me up and say that 3 lights have come on the car and that it jerked forward while driving and seems like it wants to stay in 3rd gear. CEL, AT, and Traction Control light are all on.
I do a little research and find out that it seems the TCM has bit the dust. Computer is not able to communicate with tranny and since its an electronic driven tranny, when the TCM goes out, the Tranny goes into limp mode I guess and stays in 3rd.
So my question is this... you guys know where to get parts like this at? I have seen some folks getting repaired TCM's from ebay and have good luck with them... I can't seem to find any concrete prices for new ones, but it seems they are a bit pricey...like $600. Even the repaired ones are going for $300+
Not sure how much I would trust a salvage one...any of you guys know a good place to TCM's and such?
So my In laws call me up and say that 3 lights have come on the car and that it jerked forward while driving and seems like it wants to stay in 3rd gear. CEL, AT, and Traction Control light are all on.
I do a little research and find out that it seems the TCM has bit the dust. Computer is not able to communicate with tranny and since its an electronic driven tranny, when the TCM goes out, the Tranny goes into limp mode I guess and stays in 3rd.
So my question is this... you guys know where to get parts like this at? I have seen some folks getting repaired TCM's from ebay and have good luck with them... I can't seem to find any concrete prices for new ones, but it seems they are a bit pricey...like $600. Even the repaired ones are going for $300+
Not sure how much I would trust a salvage one...any of you guys know a good place to TCM's and such?