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1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
160,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TUNERLOVER98
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My car is stuck in second gear. Reduced power codes It is throwing is incorrect gear ratio in first and reverse. Just changed the filter and fluid in it yesterday.
Jun 3, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi TUNERLOVER98,
Was the problem there before the fluid and filter replacement or did it only occur after?
What codes are present? Check the wire harness around the transmission and its sensors for proper connections.
Start with this.
Jun 4, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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TUNERLOVER98
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It was there before codes that are showing are p0731 incorrect first gear ratio and p0730 incorrect reverse ratio. I am thinking it is the speed sensors or the solenoid pack.
Jun 4, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, you would be right the turbine speed sensor is where I would start. Here is its location.

Here is a video of one getting installed and the location for your car below:

https://youtu.be/f3bETtCIdxM

I gave you both sensor location so you do not get them mixed up.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Jun 7, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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TUNERLOVER98
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Thank Ken, :) I already have the speed sensors and solenoid pack ordered and delivered. :) I really hope it is what is causing the codes. From what I have watched they usually cause the problem with the 41te transmission. Cheers
Jun 7, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, please let us know. :) Send pictures if you can.
Jun 8, 2018 at 5:04 AM
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