When accelerating from a stop the transmission judders, and or slips?

2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER

150,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

KAREEM CHARIANDY

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when i start in the morning the transmission works fine until it heats up. At that time when i try to pull off from stop the transmission judders and or slips but when in motion i have full speed no problem. CVT transmission.

Aug 22, 2024 at 7:21 AM

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Yep, they had a problem with these transmissions, but you may be able to save it with a fluid change. You must use the CVT transmission fluid which I will list below. Also, is the check engine light on? If so, you may have an input shaft speed sensor that is going bad.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Fluid Types

Fluid Type .................... MITSUBISHI genuine ATF SP-III

This guide can help walk you through the steps as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

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Aug 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM