How do I shift out of park if the O/D light is flashing and transmission light is on?
Asked by rsanchez21 Jun 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM about the 2001 Mazda Tribute DX 4WD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My son and I replaced the water pump and now the car cannot shift out of Park. The O/D
light is flashing along with the transmission light. Does the computer need to reset or did
I do something wierd?
4 Answers
migration_judge_roy answered 11 years ago
Sounds like a connector has gotten jostled loose...to reset the electricals disconnect the battery and press the brake pedal five times to release any latent charge, then put it back...if the problem is electrical in nature, this should reset it...if it's a mechanical connection...back track your moves to find the unplugged goodie~
This may help narrow down your problem. http://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/tags/od/
The switch that controls the shift indicator and can cause other issues is right on top of the transmission and under the hoses and water pump. It can become corroded from water and battery solution. It may need to be replaced or cleaned, or maybe the connector came loose while you were replacing the water pump.
I have a 2002 Mazda Tribute it will go in to drive but it will not take off what is the problem
