Mazda 2, 1.4, 2004 - Mazda semi-automatic transmission

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Tue 11 Feb 2014 20:16
Mazda 2, 1.4, 2004 - Mazda semi-automatic transmission - Lodrun

We have just acquired a 2004 Mazda 2, 1.4 with, what the handbook describes as, semi-automatic transmission. It obviously doesn't work like a conventional automatic and I am curious as to how it does work. I have ransacked the internet and can find no technical information on it whatsoever.

Does anyone know how it works?

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Tue 11 Feb 2014 21:05
Mazda 2, 1.4, 2004 - Mazda semi-automatic transmission - elekie&a/c doctor

Makers use various titles to hide what is basically a manual gearbox with a robotised operation of the clutch and gearshift.It all works electronically via an electronic control module.Operation can be very jerky and can take time to get used to.Good idea until it goes wrong,then you throw the car away as it is usually uneconomic to fix.I think you will find this similar to the Ford Durashift system.hth

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Wed 12 Feb 2014 17:16
Mazda 2, 1.4, 2004 - Mazda semi-automatic transmission - thunderbird

Wasn't the Mazda 2 of that vintage just a better looking Ford Fusion, (the previous and subsequent small Mazda's have been Fords with a badge change so pretty sure that was).

If I am correct the auto box will be the hateful CVT used in all small Fords that simply has fixed band positions for owners who want to pretend they have a fancy semi-automatic gearbox.

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