1993 Mazda B2200 from North America - Comments

I have just purchased my first Mazda B2200 truck it is a 1993.I have only had it one day, so I can't yet comment on reliability. I do however have a question about the overdrive button on the automatic transmission. Should the button be pushed in for normal driving, or should it be in the out position??I notice that when in the out position the motor revs higher. Any comments?

So far I like the ride, however there seems to be a lot of wind noise in the cabin. I am also wishing I would have been able to find a standard in such good shape (the pickup is from California, and has been well looked after), I am not sure I like the automatic transmission. Any good sites for tech tips?

Assuming this is like the hold button on an MX-6 automatic.

For normal driving the button should be out. This allows the transmission to select all 4 gears.

In D, with HOLD selected the transmission will shift no higher than third.

In S, it will shift no higher than second.

In L, it will not shift out of first.

In any of these positions, if the gearbox is in a higher gear, it will downshift to the highest gear permitted. I.e. don't put it in S hold at 80 mph.

If in a lower gear, it will shift up to the highest gear allowed and stay there.

HOLD should appear on the dashboard when it is selected.

Hope this helps. Will happily be corrected if need be.

I should make sure that you press the Button in on your Transmission Selctor whilst climbing Hills or else you will burn out your Clutch Plates.

The last commentor was wrong. The Mazda B-series is not like any other Mazda, it is like a Ford (same chassis as Ford Ranger). The overdrive should be ON during normal driving, unless your going down a grade or accelarating fast. This way, it saves gas and is less hard on the engine (with O/D off, the engine revs higher and won't last as long if you drive this way for years). I have a Ford Windstar and it does the same thing.

Sir with all due respect I am a Certified Transmission Specialist. If you do not take your Vehicle out of Overdrive on Steep inclines you will trash your Transmission by Overheating your Clutch Plates. I stand by my Original Comment.

One small nit to pick. Up to and including 1993, Mazda B2200 and the B2000s were manufactured in Japan and are genuine Mazda. From 1994 up the B series are re-badged Ford Rangers.

I agree with the comments about not having OD engaged on long hills or when hauling heavy loads.