Why does my Mazda CX-9 shift to lower gear?
There must be some logic in the transmission control that wil shift to a lower gear if it determines you are coasting and apply the brakes to slow. This is a guess on my part other than noticing the shiftng of the transmission. The transmission control has likely changes from 2009 to 2012. 2009….
Is there a problem with my Mazda CX 9?
The same applies to uphills so that it is not constantly gear hunting. Same exact problem. Seems to happen to all CX-9s I was freaking out during winter driving back in February.
What to do when your Mazda shifter won’t go?
Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push down. Keep the brake pedal pressed as you try this. If you don’t set the emergency brakes or aren’t keeping the brakes pressed, your Mazda may roll when you move the shifter from Park to Drive. Move the shifter to any position.
What happens when the brake light switch is not working?
Brake light switch is installed above the brake pedal. Many vehicle systems including Push-Button start, Antilock Brakes and Vehicle Stability Control cannot operate if a brake light switch is not working properly. The brake light switch serves two major functions. First, it turns on the brake lights when a driver presses the brake pedal.
There must be some logic in the transmission control that wil shift to a lower gear if it determines you are coasting and apply the brakes to slow. This is a guess on my part other than noticing the shiftng of the transmission. The transmission control has likely changes from 2009 to 2012. 2009….
What’s the problem with the Mazda CX9 transmission?
My 2007 CX9 is having a problem changing from 6 gear down to 5 gear on the freeway. When I am cruising along in 6 gear and I want to accelerate to pass someone. It changes down with a very hard banging , and in one case jumped straight into neutral, at 6o mph. It only does it from 6 down to 5. and not in any other change .
What causes a Mazda shifter to get stuck in Park?
Defective brake light switch. If your Mazda gets stuck in park intermittently, one of the most common issues causing this problem is the shifter interlock solenoid. The brake switch could also be causing intermittent problems where your shifter gets stuck in park. Lastly, the shifter assembly itself could be the problem.
Can you change fuild on a Mazda CX 9?
P.S. these transmissions have so-called “life-time fluid”. Mazda recommends inspection and/or change of fluid if “something feels wrong”. As a smart owner, you should not believe in anything lasts a “life-time”. I don’t. I replace fuild on a 30K/45K/60K/… schedule. It costs about $150 at dealerships. Hi all.
My 2007 CX9 is having a problem changing from 6 gear down to 5 gear on the freeway. When I am cruising along in 6 gear and I want to accelerate to pass someone. It changes down with a very hard banging , and in one case jumped straight into neutral, at 6o mph. It only does it from 6 down to 5. and not in any other change .
P.S. these transmissions have so-called “life-time fluid”. Mazda recommends inspection and/or change of fluid if “something feels wrong”. As a smart owner, you should not believe in anything lasts a “life-time”. I don’t. I replace fuild on a 30K/45K/60K/… schedule. It costs about $150 at dealerships. Hi all.