Had my GTV for a few days now and love it however a question for the experts out there.
When I back out of the driveway reverse gear engages very quickly but go to put it in drive and it takes a lot longer to engage gear. Is this normal? Trans fluid is OK.

Thanks
MAGFAN

Hmm.. Sounds sorta normal, Id probably get it checked out just ta be safe. :cool:

* How long is it taking to engage the gear? 5+ seconds??

it should take 1-2 seconds when cold, but when warm it should be pretty much instant,

thats the way with mine anyway

Had my GTV for a few days now and love it however a question for the experts out there.
When I back out of the driveway reverse gear engages very quickly but go to put it in drive and it takes a lot longer to engage gear. Is this normal? Trans fluid is OK.

Thanks
MAGFAN

Hey MAGFAN,

I've got a 2002 Advance 4 spd auto. After Shifting from Reverse to drive, my gearbox takes around 1/2 sec to engage.

Monster.

it should take 1-2 seconds when cold, but when warm it should be pretty much instant,

thats the way with mine anyway

Mine is taking a good 3 seconds, doesn't matter if it is hot or cold. Trans is working fine but as has been suggested I will get it checked within its 3 month warranty. Thanks Guys

Yep get that checked out hey, mines about 0.5 seconds max.

The AWD i had took a good 2 seconds to engage drive which was very dangerous especially if you are pulling out on a busy road in reverse and go to drive and have to wait 2 seconds.
Took it to Mitsub and they updated software i think and it helped the problem. Should be fairly instant.

The AWD i had took a good 2 seconds to engage drive which was very dangerous especially if you are pulling out on a busy road in reverse and go to drive and have to wait 2 seconds.
Took it to Mitsub and they updated software i think and it helped the problem. Should be fairly instant.

Exactly what made me notice it pulling onto busy street from reverse to drive. AlphA says .5 second thats what I want. Back to Mitsubishi Ithink.

Reverse to 1st? As quick as I can move my hand and dump the clutch lol

But seriously, 3 seconds is a LONG time when theres oncoming traffic.

Exactly what made me notice it pulling onto busy street from reverse to drive. AlphA says .5 second thats what I want. Back to Mitsubishi Ithink.

maybe you can sugest this to them(top part). it is still the same for the tj/kj on.

Wow, very interesting :shock:

I would say that around 1 second would be normal but your time sounds a little too long. When I was working at ford some of the new BA's were taking up to 5 seconds when warm and ford were saying this was satisfactory. How shonky

Exactly what made me notice it pulling onto busy street from reverse to drive. AlphA says .5 second thats what I want. Back to Mitsubishi Ithink.

maybe you can sugest this to them(top part). it is still the same for the tj/kj on.

Thanks Magtone for the advice. Is that something that only service technicians should do or can I try it. I am not very mechanically minded.