Mitsubishi L200 mitsubishi l200 auto gearbox will not shift into 4th
Variant: 2.4 tdi
Model Year: 2011
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Gearbox & ClutchElectrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Erratic and random issue which usually happens when warm (after a half hour-ish drive)
The auto gearbox will not shift into 4th gear. This results in violent juddering rendering it practically undrivable. The short term solution is to restart the car and drive in manual up to 3rd gear (get me home fix). The issue then corrects itself after a while (obviously cools down)
The vehicle itself seems sound mechanically and there are no obvious indicators, audible or otherwise to suggest a mechanical fault with the gearbox, hence me thinking it is an electrical issue regarding the loom or solenoids etc.
The auto gearbox will not shift into 4th gear. This results in violent juddering rendering it practically undrivable. The short term solution is to restart the car and drive in manual up to 3rd gear (get me home fix). The issue then corrects itself after a while (obviously cools down)
The vehicle itself seems sound mechanically and there are no obvious indicators, audible or otherwise to suggest a mechanical fault with the gearbox, hence me thinking it is an electrical issue regarding the loom or solenoids etc.
Posted: Oct 25, 2023 (1 year ago)
You could try an auto trans oil change ( and filter if possible on that year / model ) but would be a good idea to get it diagnosed first for fault codes with suitable scanner that covers transmission
Posted Oct 25, 2023 (1 year ago)
Replying to post by whittingehame:
You could try an auto trans oil change ( and filter if possible on that year / model ) but would be a good idea to get it diagnosed first for fault codes with suitable scanner that covers transmission
Thanks for replyYou could try an auto trans oil change ( and filter if possible on that year / model ) but would be a good idea to get it diagnosed first for fault codes with suitable scanner that covers transmission
It has already had a transmission oil change and been up on the diagnostic scanner.
It is a tricky one as it has already been into a garage and had all that done. They were adamant that it was an electrical issue and the car was mechanically sound but didn't seem like they had the time to take the repair any further.
I'm looking into a new transmission loom (or repair) at the minute. Anybody advise if this is a good idea or a possible cause for the issue?
Posted Oct 25, 2023 (1 year ago)
A lot of scanners if not dealership standard do not cover transmission interrogation
Posted Oct 25, 2023 (1 year ago)
Hi there I’m having the exact same problem with my 2011 L200 barbarian auto . My Mechanic is lost . Problem only have when trailer attached . Flashing “D” appears does not shift up or down gears. Turn off then on and all is fine for a short distance then same again . Can you help ? Thanks
Posted Jan 3, 2024 (11 months ago)
Have you had a diagnostic check carried out with a SUITABLE scanner ?
Posted Jan 3, 2024 (11 months ago)
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