Pops out won't stay in third

[Mazdarati Mike]

Lately unless I slowly shift into third with the rpms low the tranny fights third gear, there is no grinding or noises, just doesn't like it. Anyone with ideas?

[CanSpeed 3]

are you a second owner? Sounds like 3rd gear is pooched. Not to be captain obvious :/
Maybe try changing your tranny fluid and see what comes with the oil.

[sp3GT]

Is this what happens to you?

http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=35916

[MistaChin]

Is this what happens to you?

http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=35916

Was it warrantied when you got everything fixed?

[Mazdarati Mike]

The funny thing is there is no grinding or anything when shifting. Goes in no problem, just sometimes pops out. Ok so anyone have a low mileage tranny for sale 2litre car

[sp3GT]

Yup that sounds exactly like what I had. You're out of warranty?

[Cosmo77]

Sounds like a syncro is worn out. When worn out they can be worn out in two different ways. Either the teeth that sync with the gear/clutch hub are worn out(causing the grind) or the "finger print" of the syncro is worn out, causing centrifugal force to release the "grip" on the gear.

Find yourself a good shop to do the rebuild. Some Mazda dealers have "specialized" tranny rebuilders. Ask around and find a good tech who knows the tranny's well

Cosmo

[sp3GT]

Was it warrantied when you got everything fixed?

Mine was completely warranted, but they warn you if they find metal particles in your tranny fluid then it won't be.