Transmission stopped engaging/hold light flashing

[PiggyWiggy]

Hi,

The transmission on my '92 626LX has abruptly stopped working without any warning. The car was running fine, smoothly shifting without delays until one day I stopped and then pressed the accelerator to go again and the engine revved but the car stayed put. Haven't got it to move since. Have checked the transmission fluid, it's full...

Since then, the hold light has started flashing when I start the ignition. The engine also revs faster than normal when idle, ocsillating between about 1500 and 2000rpm. I was thinking there could be an electrical problem? Or could it be a problem with the transmission itself (hoping not, have had quotes for rebuilding the transmission and its expensive!)

Thanks!

[1995 geo tracker]

take it to a trans shop and have them check it out , i think you are going to have to rebuild it , mazda has always had problems with their auto trans

[PiggyWiggy]

Originally Posted by 1995 geo tracker

take it to a trans shop and have them check it out , i think you are going to have to rebuild it , mazda has always had problems with their auto trans

Yeah, I know Mazdas are notorious for tranny failure, but I thought that was mainly the '93 and later models which have Ford transmissions. I believe the '92 has the japenese built tranny so i'm hoping i won't need a rebuild....... but thanks for the reply!

[fileboxcobra]

Replace the throttle position sensor. Its near the back of your intake manifold.

[tony-telstar]

Did it fix it ?