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hold light flashing

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:33 pm
by peanutbutter64
can anyone tell me what a flashing hold light means? , it is not picking the right gear when in drive, its an automatic, v6 petrol

Re: hold light flashing

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:37 pm
by Bob
Possibly a sign the alternator is in its way out. :(

Re: hold light flashing

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:07 pm
by mikeWalsall
As you have already observed it indicates a gearbox fault ..

Re: hold light flashing

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:40 pm
by Gasy
check gearbox oil level to start with
The diesel have to be done with engine running
Move gears back and forth a few times
Then check level with engine running and in park

Re: hold light flashing

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:31 pm
by g8dhe
The flashing Hold light means that the transmission computer is reporting a fault, see the fact sheets for error codes.