Not showing gear the transmission is in gear on the dash?

Tiny
MACCA71
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  • 2007 MITSUBISHI TRITON
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 328,600 MILES
Hi,

The reveres lights not coming on stuck in 3rd gear. I've changed the park neutral switch and did nothing. I've tried scan tool can't connect to ECU tried a better one couldn't connect to transmission ECU. I'm not sure if I know if it's engine ECU or transmission ECU with fault. Help please.
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

First, this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so I don't have the specifics. However, I will try my best to help.

In 2007, Mitsubishi used a transmission range sensor for gear selection. It is part of the solenoid module, which is mounted to the top of the valve body inside the transmission.

The Transmission Range Sensor communicates shift lever position to the TCM as a combination of open and closed switches. Each shift lever position has an assigned combination of switch states (open/closed) that the TCM receives from four sense circuits. The TCM interprets this information and determines the appropriate transmission gear position and shift schedule.

If you are not getting an indicator and the transmission is only in 3rd gear, first make sure the shift linkage is properly connected and not in need of adjustment or repair. If it is working properly, suspect an issue with the range sensor.

I don't have specifics for your vehicle, but I do have them for other Mitsubishi models. I'm not sure which would be closest to your truck. I suspect the sensor has failed.

I attached a pic below of the sensor from a Mitsubishi Raider which I feel is close to what you have. Note: That is with the valve body removed from the transmission.

Let me know.

Joe

See pics below. Pic 2 shows what the shift cable may look like.
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Saturday, June 29th, 2024 AT 8:14 PM

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