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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Automatic transmission, Check engine light.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on July 24, 2012

Why is there an unusual stroke when my car shidts gears?

I recently noticed an unusual pull when my car shifts from 2 to 3 gear. I have automatic transmission and i rwcently replaced the starter.. And i might have taken a transmission bolt out by accident but i replaced it right away after i noticed my mistake... What could this strange stroke be a symptom of?
Avatar Asked by chavacamarena

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Replied on July 25, 2012

could be slipping internally. is there any check engine lights?? how is the fluid?? have you serviced the trans fluid regularly??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 26, 2012

i checked the trans fluid, it is critically low, and i got code po743. to my knowledge the car has not been getting regular service on trans fluid.

Tiny Response from chavacamarena
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Replied on July 26, 2012

you can try changing the fluid and see what happens but i think you have internal issues.

Roy

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Replied on July 26, 2012

i looked around all over the place but i just do not seem to find where should i add the new fluid, i cannot find the cap or somewhere to put it. all i see is the dipstick. where do i add the new fluid ? please help.

Tiny Response from chavacamarena
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Replied on July 26, 2012

in the dipstick tube

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 31, 2012

So after I found out that my problem was transmission fluid I added a quart and a half of fluid. And the problem was instantly solved, or so I thought because now I have a leaking problem. The fluid is leaking somewhere and I cannot find the.source of.the leaking, any suggestions where to start looking?

Tiny Response from chavacamarena
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Replied on August 1, 2012

take it to a shop and let them tell you where it is coming from. there are way too many places it can be leaking from to try to guess.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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