Hello why does my 04 mitsu endeavor not shift past second gear and neutral light flashes when in drive and takes a sec to engage

Transmission problems is the answer. Ideas to fix in the link.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+Mitsubishi+Endeavor.+The+neutral+light+is+flashing+continuously

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When you "muscled it into neural" you broke the shifter. Most likely it will take a replacement shifter to repair.

Have the oil changed and the filter checked . I have a Mitsubishi lancer and it is in good nick but If I apply power before the shift happens it chirps the tyres . have the bands and clutch pack adjusted Run fault codes to check for faulty solenoids and servos.

you have a faulty safety neutral switch, runs about $75

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If you're at a stoplight in the first gear the Lamborghini is designed to go into neutral after a few seconds this is to protect clutch wear which is a weak Link in the pre-lp gallardo's. After the car automatically goes in neutral step on the brake then pull the paddle shift on the right side to engage in first gear take off as normal. The pre-lp Lamborghinis also have a safe system to where if it's a major component that's malfunctioning it should go into limp mode which would only allow you to use first and second gear depending on how severe it is it might go into full safe mode which the indicator dash lights reverse would be flashing in the neutral would be solid the car will not move and it will be stuck in neutral you have to have it towed home then hooked up to a Laura Software System or Texa these two software systems are designed to diagnose pre-lp Lamborghinis I have two Lamborghinis in which my '05 Gallardo had a lot of these same problems

check the level of the trany fluid-you have a leak-probably up around the lower part of the radiator-or your trany is blowing up-cheers Denny

your shifter needs to be adjusted no parts need it take it to a shop because they have to figure out if is in your shifter or in the transmission where needs adjustment more likely in your shift

Hi Frank,

Your Mitsubishi transmission is a sophisticated piece of machinery, with multiple electronic components and advanced diagnostic capabilities. This means, your transmission is capable of telling you what the problem is, via the diagnostics process.

When the "N" light flashes, this is an indication that a fault has ocurred within your transmission, and to prevent further damage, the transmission is then placed into "Limp" mode , allowing the vehicle to be driven at low speed - just enough to get you to your home or service agent.

What the "N" light flashing means:

i) One flash per second (1Hz) - the computer has detected an internal malfunction. Further diagnostics is required to identify the suspected circuit or component.

ii) Two flashes per second (2Hz) - the trans fluid temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, place gear into Neutral and leave engine idling for 2-5mins to allow fluid to cool. Chances are your fluid may not be of the incorrect type (must use Mitsubishi fluid only), incorrect level or the fluid is due for replacement.

Further diagnostics should be carried out by extracting trouble codes (DTC) from your vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This process takes only a few minutes with the aid of the correct hand held scanner - I recommend this process be done only by a Mitsubishi franchise, as many garages claim they know what they're doing, when in reality, you end up spending unnecessary $'s, due to their lack of knowledge.

If problems in the transmission have been detected, one or more fault codes (DTC) between P0700 to P0999, should be stored in your PCM's memory.

NB: the correct diagnostics procedure will identify the problem very quickly. Do not waste your time taking to your local mechanic, who may not have the required diagnostic scanner.


Hope this helps........and Good Luck !

A delay of more than a second in shifting from the neutral to drive or reverse gear, could mean that there is a problem with the transmission. If on changing from a neutral or park position to the drive or reverse gear, the car does not immediately catch the gear and move forward or backward, then it could mean a problem in the transmission. If you change gears, and you hear a sudden clunk or sudden jolt or shudder, then the shifting is not smooth and there could be a problem with the gearbox. If the engine rpm keeps increasing but there is no increase in the speed, then it could be a sign of the transmission slipping.Most automatic transmission systems, nowadays, have a check engine light or an OD light, which flashes if there is a problem with the engine.

let the car warm up for 5 to 10 min before takeing off
the trans fluid gets thick when it gets colder also have trans filter and fluid changed every 30,000 miles