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Possibly the best Lancer error?

Postby Graham » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:03 pm

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I think I had a bit too much fun at the track :P
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Postby milobob » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:06 pm

LOL! Temp of the CVT gearbox too high?
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Postby SAM-24A » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:09 pm

Hey Graham, what were you doing to get the CVT that hot.

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Postby aspir3 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:09 pm

Did the car go in to limp mode or any other warning?

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Postby Graham » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:12 pm

The car went into limp mode, in third gear it wouldn't let me downshift to second even at 50km/h

wouldn't take off if I floored it either :shock:

I was changing gears and accelerating heavily alot that probably caused it
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Postby WTR » Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:36 pm

Graham makes the case for manual transmission !! :roll: lol

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Postby SIR-VRX » Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:38 pm

lol good work Graham. I've seen this warning on SST models but not CVT :lol:

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Postby LZY_EYE » Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:41 pm

Time to change the gearbox oil.....

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Postby Dire » Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:01 pm

The coolant was boiling. :P

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Postby SIR-VRX » Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:10 pm

LZY_EYE wrote:Time to change the gearbox oil.....


I agree with Shane. I'd be replacing your CVT Fluid.

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Postby Chubb » Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:14 pm

Sounds like one well done cow box, MMMOOOOOOOO :P

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Postby Graham » Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:23 am

CVT fluid sounds expensive :(

Does it have to be bought from Mitsu?
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Postby SIR-VRX » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:13 am

Yes, you must use Genuine CVT Fluid to avoid any possible damage.

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Postby Chubb » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:34 am

From the sounds of it maybe I won't track my car at the next wakefield track day. Would that error message void the warranty on the box?

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Postby SIR-VRX » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:08 am

The error basically means you have overheated the CVT Fluid. It's not a major issue provided it doesn't happen frequently or continuously. Replacement of the fluid is recommended though to retain maximum performance and function of the fluid in the workings of the gearbox, thus preventing further damage.

As for voiding the warranty, that can be a touchy subject. But I would say no it would not, provided of course it is not a common occurrence. Lots of driving situations can cause this error, for example towing a large load like a caravan uphill has the chance of producing this error.

I would recommend asking your Mitsubishi Dealer's service manager for his advice on the matter.


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