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Possibly the best Lancer error?

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:03 pm
by Graham
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I think I had a bit too much fun at the track :P

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:06 pm
by milobob
LOL! Temp of the CVT gearbox too high?

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:09 pm
by SAM-24A
Hey Graham, what were you doing to get the CVT that hot.

Uncle Sam

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:09 pm
by aspir3
Did the car go in to limp mode or any other warning?

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:12 pm
by Graham
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

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:36 pm
by WTR
Graham makes the case for manual transmission !! :roll: lol

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:38 pm
by SIR-VRX
lol good work Graham. I've seen this warning on SST models but not CVT :lol:

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:41 pm
by LZY_EYE
Time to change the gearbox oil.....

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:01 pm
by Dire
The coolant was boiling. :P

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:10 pm
by SIR-VRX
LZY_EYE wrote:Time to change the gearbox oil.....


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

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:14 pm
by Chubb
Sounds like one well done cow box, MMMOOOOOOOO :P

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:23 am
by Graham
CVT fluid sounds expensive :(

Does it have to be bought from Mitsu?

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:13 am
by SIR-VRX
Yes, you must use Genuine CVT Fluid to avoid any possible damage.

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:34 am
by Chubb
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?

Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:08 am
by SIR-VRX
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.