What does Hold mean in mazda 323?
The hold light flashing is telling you that a problem has been detected and needs attention. The HOLD light is the transmission computers equal to the CEL for the engine computer. You should be able to tell what year your 323 is by looking at the 10th digit of the VIN or Vehicle Identification Number.
What does the Hold light mean on a mazda?
Best answer This is a performance shift mode for the automatic transmission. It prevents the transmission from shifting into the highest gear. There should be a button near or on the shifter marked “hold”. If so push it to return the transmission to normal operation.
Why is my car showing the Hold light?
It is for winter mode driving that will start the vehicle in 2nd gear. Push it again and it will go off. select the “HOLD” mode when starting your vehicle on a road surface slippery from snow or the like, and the vehicle will start smoothly.
Why does my Mazda 323 have a flashing orange hold light?
Recently my car’s dash has been displaying a flashing orange “HOLD”. It doesn’t happen all the time (twice in the last 2 or 3 weeks that I can think of) and the length of time it stays on for varies as well. I’ve checked Google for a bit of info, and I understand its a problem with the transmission, though I can’t get much more than that.
Where is the hold button on a Mazda 323?
The “Hold” you are referring to is in regard to the Overdrive/top gear lockout. The button located on your gear lever just below the “T” This button is for holding 3rd gear when going up steep hills etc. I just verified this with our Astina. So, it’s probably just a loose wire. Hopefully! Good Luck!
What should the resistance be on a Mazda 323?
The resistance reading between the two pins in the electrical connector should be around 250 ohms – mine was open circuit (‘infinite’). Mazda part number is FN01-21-550 and I got mine on eBay.
Why is my hold light flashing on my 1994 protege?
My Hold light is flashing on my 1994 automatic Protege. The Hold button no longer works. Tranny wont shift into 4th. PLEASE HELP GUYS I own all BG’s! swap to a 5spd….QUICK! Eat ****. thats all the help you got aye? Bham, WA.