Transmission Control Module (TCM) faults are not unknown on these early Mazda 3s. Symptoms usually involve erratic shifting, a failure to select gear at all and having the car go into limp-home mode.

The powertrain control module (PCM) is the brain behind your vehicle’s engine and transmission, but diagnosing it can be tricky. From spotting symptoms to verifying electrical integrity, a methodical ...

Question: I just read your column responding to a question about ignoring a check-engine warning light. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 that had a check-engine warning light. After a couple of weeks I was ...

SlashGear has published a detailed guide explaining how transmission problems can activate a vehicle's check engine light through diagnostic trouble codes. The article outlines common issues such as ...

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

General Motors has begun a new customer satisfaction program to address an issue with the transmission range control module in certain 2021 model-year Chevy Bolt EV vehicles. The problem: in affected ...

A significant number of GM truck and SUV owners remain sidelined due to ongoing delays tied to a backorder on transmission valve bodies, a critical component of the automatic transmission system. At ...

Q: I just read your column responding to a question about ignoring a check engine warning light. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 that had a check engine warning light. After a couple of weeks I was able to ...