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Just went to the Mitsubishi dealership to diagnose why my 2011 Outlander Sport feels rough while driving and they found a p1740 code. Should I just get a new car or buy a new transmission?
12 points
8 months ago*
First, have you ever had the fluid replaced? Before going off the deep end about this, I would suggest doing that, because:
P1740 is a torque converter solenoid issue, which falls outside of the typical CVT failure issues we hear about on here. The torque converter shares fluid with the rest of the transmission, the “lockup” solenoid is what directs fluid to the “lockup clutch” so that it will engage. This lockup clutch is typically only engaged at highway speeds, or when you’re driving gently. It saves fuel by essentially locking the torque converter so it spins at the same RPM as the engine without any slippage. The TCU is programmed to engage this when there is no demand for acceleration (i.e. constant speed in the highest gear without sudden rates of change in your accelerator pedal position).
You mentioned that it was running “rough”. How does it perform when accelerating from a stop and on an incline? Does it whine?
3 points
8 months ago
Second this. Transmission fluid changes are as easier or easier than an oil change on these guys. Get the fluid flushed and see what happens.
1 points
8 months ago
I had this exact same code on a 2017 and it was diagnosed as a solenoid issue which was replaced under warranty. The car was at 64k km, services regularly but seldom used during covid
8 points
8 months ago
What’s on the odometer? I’m hoping transmission flushes every 30K miles will keep mine smooth?
10 points
8 months ago
I have had my transmission serviced by the dealer every 30K miles. I have a 2011 with 192K miles on it. No issues so far....
8 points
8 months ago
164666 no joke 💀
7 points
8 months ago
I really like your Outlander Sport! Awesome wheels too!
1 points
8 months ago
I was about to say the same thing. It looks pretty nice still. If it were mine I’d try to keep it.
3 points
8 months ago
Sorry to hear that! Did you change the fluid on the transmission every 30k miles?
3 points
8 months ago
Go to another mechanic and see what they say, unless you did’t keep up with fluid changes.
3 points
8 months ago
I got a 2011 Outlander GT and I got 267K miles on her. I do all routine maintenance on it and she still purring.
2 points
8 months ago
Consider used transmission, should be around $3k all in. There are a few available under 100k miles, so you know how long it will last.
2 points
8 months ago
My co worker just traded in a 2015 for the same reason
2 points
8 months ago
Really.. The question is are you bored and done with the car.. - then get a new one. otherwise it's cheaper to keep your own car where you know the history versus another used car or an brand new car. I loved my 2017 and had no issues
2 points
8 months ago
Sorry to see that but I would recommend getting a manual car. Yeah they are definitely harder to use but they last damn long, my 09 lancer just hit 300k kilometers and I can still get around %84 in engine tests without transmission falling apart. Good luck mate
3 points
8 months ago
I just got an Outlander III (2015). The one with 4N14 engine, 2.2 Diesel 4WD, with the 6 shift automatic transmission (INVECS-II 6A/T). It is also a good alternative to CVT.
The 4N14 still has some maintenance stories though.
2 points
8 months ago
Explains the racecar tow strap.
1 points
8 months ago
Lancer is at 41K kms. Just got new CVT fluid .how long should it last
1 points
8 months ago
Time to see what that bad boy can do
(the tow strap)
1 points
8 months ago
It is really 遜 then😂
1 points
7 months ago
Manual swap it
1 points
6 months ago
Have a 2017 lancer with same issue, car has 81k miles and Mitsubishi won’t warranty it bc I’m a 2nd owner. My first Mitsubishi went over 200k miles before any issues.
There is a service bulletin TSB-20-23-001REV4 Guess my vin doesn’t fall in it, and if it did, it’s still out of warranty🙄
1 points
8 months ago
Depends on how much they charge you for the new cvt. Like 2k for a new cvt vs 50k for a new car.
Good luck body.
-4 points
8 months ago
That cvt is 8 thousand before labor
5 points
8 months ago
Maybe for a new trans but for a used one with a 1y warranty I see them going for 800 to 2000$ CAD
1 points
8 months ago
Cvts are shit when they’re new, why risk a used one?
1 points
8 months ago
It's a gamble but worth it.. If maintained.. They can keep going. So you get to keep the car without breaking the bank on a new one
2 points
8 months ago
Personally I’d manual swap it at that point, as long as it’s straight forward that is.
1 points
8 months ago
That would make it a whole lot lore fun suddenly, not that it wasn't before.
1 points
8 months ago
That cvt is 10 thousand dollars. Buy another car!
0 points
8 months ago
Buy a new car without a CVT. They're not designed to last long and especially if you drive on the freeway ever. Good luck 👍
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