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Problem with a Mazda 121 automatic
I have a Mazda 121 (1997) 1.25 Zetec (which looks a lot like the old ford Fiesta to me). It's an automatic but recently its developed a problem on its start up when its been stood for a while and the engine is cold.
When i start it and put it into Drive or select Reverse, it stutters quite badly and quite often stalls too soon afterwards. It's becoming a real pain and seems to be getting worse. I dont know whats wrong or what I need to fix this, if it can be fixed? Do you have any thoughts or ideas on whats wrong, is this common?
When i start it and put it into Drive or select Reverse, it stutters quite badly and quite often stalls too soon afterwards. It's becoming a real pain and seems to be getting worse. I dont know whats wrong or what I need to fix this, if it can be fixed? Do you have any thoughts or ideas on whats wrong, is this common?
Asked on 17 April 2012 by chrscmbs
Answered by
Honest John
It's a CVT gearbox. Bit of a disaster. Get rid, if you can.
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