diff --git a/src/normal.c b/src/normal.c
index 462bd35..c1e630a 100644
--- a/src/normal.c
+++ b/src/normal.c
@@ -1132,7 +1132,8 @@
 	out_flush();
 #endif
 #ifdef FEAT_AUTOCMD
-    did_cursorhold = FALSE;
+    if (ca.cmdchar != K_IGNORE)
+	did_cursorhold = FALSE;
 #endif
 
     State = NORMAL;