hard time shifting (auto) - Team-2G Mitsubishi Forum

jmarines · 02-23-2008, 02:34 PM

I have been noticing on my 97 2g eclipse that when I first start my car in the morning, I have to let it warm up b4 I can go anywhere because it has a hard time shifting from 2 to third. Once the car warms up it doesnt have that problem anymore. Every once in a while when I'm coming to a stop, my transmission downs shifts really hard..(hope thats makes sence) I'm planing on taking it to a trans shop at the beginning of next week, but I was hoping for some input from u guys first.

99 gs · 02-23-2008, 06:15 PM

Transmissions usually take longer to shift when the car is cold. Its a safety feature so that the transmission can warm up faster. Have you tried changing your fluid and filter?

jmarines · 02-23-2008, 07:06 PM

I have changed the fluids and such... when it finally decides to shift, its at about 3500 to 4000 rpm 's... is that normal?

ligo12 · 03-01-2008, 03:26 PM

stuck valve body.plan on a rebuild soon.the tranny prolly misses the old fluid with clutch debris.

18401 · 03-07-2008, 02:48 PM

try this, when you start your car in the morning, be sure the parking brake is set, then drop it in neutral ...leave it there in N while it's warming up.