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Ron Prouse Posted on May 21, 2014
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2001 Mitsubishi diamante. The transmission showed no signs of going out ..it won't go into gear.

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If this is a standard transmission, odds are your clutch is gone. Sometimes you can get lucky by "double clutching" the pedal. AKA press it down twice in rapid succession. However, this is not a fix, it just might let you get it moving enough to get to a shop for proper repair.
If it's an automatic, try checking your fluid levels, if you are down a few quarts simply adding fluid might help. If the level is normal, check the color and see if the fluid looks 'burned'. If it does, you need to also get it to a shop to have it serviced.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2008

SOURCE: changing transmission filter on 1999 mitsubishi diamante

You basically have to unbolt the oil pan and then replace the filter inside.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 02, 2008

SOURCE: instructions

Just did mine today.....Jack up the front as high as possible, remove front passenger wheel, put jackstands under car so it doesn't come down on you, remove the plastic inside fender well by taking out the 2 bolts and 3 plastic toggles, you need to remove the alternator belt to get to the power steering belt so loosen the center nut on the idler pulley/tensioner and then loosen the idler using the bottom nut/bolt to take the tension off the belt, remove the alternator belt first drawing a picture of how the belt is routed on all the pulleys for reassembly. Now loosen the 2 face nuts/bolts on the power steering belt idler pulley/tensioner and then use the nut/bolt on it's bottom to take the tesion off the belt and then remove the belt. Reinstall the belt and reverse everything to get it back together. Put on a new alternator belt on while your at it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2008

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what problem are you having with the transmission? You can have a shop (or maybe autozone) scan the transmission control module TCM for trouble codes and post them back here i can identify the problem area for you and tell you what to look for please rate -jeff

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 19, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse automatic transmission

I just went through the same problem this year twice. My car started smoking some, and I notice a trial of fluid on the road both times. I'm not sure but my car problems may have started when I got my Transmission flushed.

My car has 100,000 miles and I drive my car pretty hard.

I was first told the torque converter went out. Then I was told the Fuel pump needed to be changed. After being without a car for threes months, I just brought a new transmission and had it shipped to the shop.

From researching online, I think the fragile "Wave spring" in the transmission needs to be replaced and the new version of the "Wave Spring" is a solid & thick metal ring.

Secondly, the Mechanic will need a alignment tool to put the transmission back together properly. The tool is called Sonnex or made by the company I think.

Let me know what you find out.

Also only use Transmission fluid for Mitsubishi Eclipse only.

1. Torque Converter
2. Transmission "Wave Spring" broken pieces of the wave spring may damage other parts as it flows through the system or the fuel pump I think.


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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. Automatic transmission

Transmission may be low on transmission fluid or the transmission fluid pump failed. If it's electrical, you can still get it in to gear, but would not shift gears. Good luck and keep me posted, check transmission fluid level and have the transmission line pressure tested. Before that check all your fuses.

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Will not go into any gear

You are experiencing transmission failure.
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I have a 2001 diamante and it will not shift in to any gears.

Yes...

You are absolutely correct.

The Mitsubishi Diamante has the advanced electronic transmission, which MUST only use "special" Mitsubishi transmission fluid.

Contrary to belief, having excess fluid in your transmission can cause havoc, just as not enough fluid can.

So, it's imperative that the fluid level be checked while engine is warm, in park at idel speed.

As the condition of the fluid is critical, you should change the fluid every 30,000 miles/50,000kms, to avoid costly repairs.

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I have a 2001 diamante, while driving we heard what sounded like a blown tire, pulled over and the car would not shift into any gear? please help

ask a local mechanic to have a look ,think the transmission has blown up but what part?' i wouldnt even hazard a guess ,hence local mechanic
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Will not shift out .... green D light flashing

You have 1 of 2 things:
1. The heater core o-ring has leaked engine coolant down onto the ECM and/or transmission control relay.
2. The wave spring in the F4A51 transmission (assuming you have a V6) has broken and destroyed the pump gears.
http://www.transmissiondigest.com/tech/TD200508/200508ShiftPointers/200508ShiftPointers.htm

Either way, you will have repair bills in excess of the value of the car. These items are 100% the fault of Mitsubishi and they have yet to accept any responsibility for the design flaws. You can sign an online petition related to both - just google them.
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When engine is cold neutral and drive light keeps blinking

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When in drive the neutral indicator light flashes and the car drives sluggish. it is a mitsubishi diamante. 2001 model.

Check your ATF cooling system. Your transmission fluid is overheating. This might be after a hard drive. The fluid might need to be replaced too.
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Transmission in 2001 mitsubish diamante

when transmissions are installed, the torque convertor has to be rotated and pushed ih until no more clicks are heard. if that was done it is possible that the electrical connectors to the transmission are not pluged in well, if all of this was done it is possible that the shift solenoids are not working
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Transmission changes slowly

When it was cold weather the oil is thicker and definitely here the transmission needs a good flush. Be careful to use the genuine Mitsubishi transmission oil as it was designed for it.
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