Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage

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Sat 15 Dec 2012 14:50
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Plazydays

Hi, my father has a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Diesel with an Automatic Gearbox. If he leaves the car for just a few days, when he gets in it, he selects the gear he wants, Auto, reverse etc, but he has to rev the car up to about 2000 revs before the actual gearbox bits which at this point the car shoots forward or reverse.

Obviosuly, this could cause a problem if he was parked between to cars. Once the car has run for a bit, the gearbox is fine and no issues. I am quite concerned as he is 70 years old so his reaction is not as got as it used to be.

The car is booked into the garage next week from where he got it, but I woud like to know if anyone had any suggestions as to what it might be so that he does not get ripped off at the garage.

Thanks

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Sat 15 Dec 2012 15:44
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - andyp

Possibly the gearbox fluid is low. Not sure if these cars have a dipstick where you can check it yourself. Have a look in the handbook.

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Sat 15 Dec 2012 16:11
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - injection doc
Sounds very much like low oil, or the oil has got old and thick ! It may pay to change auto box oil and filter screen.
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Sat 15 Dec 2012 20:16
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Collos25

Are these not the same gearbox used in the Smart forfour and not realy a full autobox.

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Sat 15 Dec 2012 20:43
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - daveyjp
Correct Collos, its an automated manual. Sounds like the mechatronic unit has failed i.e. the gizmo and electrickery which does the job of your left foot in a manual.
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Sun 4 May 2014 10:21
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Nizar_xp
Hi there,
I have exactly the same car and having the same problem. I took it 3 mechanics gearbox specialists. One said the gearbox is fine, one said might need changing gearbox oil filter but then couldn't find a a filter, and one who told the best thing is to get rid of my car.
I took it to the dealer, they wanted to rip off the gearbox to examine it and wanted to charge 500 + vat just for examination.

I would be very grateful if you can help me and tell what happened with you and how you fixed the problem.

Many many many thanks
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Sun 4 May 2014 15:53
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - gordonbennet

I hope the OP is a lurker, however..

The third mechanic is probably the right one.

Automated manuals when they go wrong will empty your wallet faster than a politician on expenses can fill theirs.

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Mon 5 May 2014 08:42
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Talking Hoarse

Thinking laterally.....

It might not be a gearbox issue at all - the author seems to have assumed this. Might (just might) be brake pads stuck to the discs eg with damp weather (mentions after stood for a few days). My car (a 4 yr old i30) does this sometimes, and they release with an alarming "twang". Interestingly - my hobby car (a 30+ yr old Datsun) never does this - maybe an indication of brake disc quality?

Lets hope for the best and for a simple fix rather than a painful auto gearbox fault.

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Mon 5 May 2014 10:08
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - gordonbennet
My car (a 4 yr old i30) does this sometimes, and they release with an alarming "twang".

Rear disc brakes with handbrake operating on the same pads? never liked them, but miles better than an electric version.

Your 30 year old Datsun has a much simpler, and proven to last much longer, system.

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Tue 10 May 2016 09:42
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Tickious

My Colt automatic has just started doing this.

Nothing to do with the brakes as if parked facing up a hill, I'll roll back whilst revving in gear once the hand brake is released.

It lurches forward as if dumping the clutch in a manual.

Only does it 2 or 3 times, then it's fine.

Did anyone ever get to the bottom of it?

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Sat 6 Jan 2018 23:27
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Rtz

Hello! I realize it's nearly 6 years since this message was posted, but its wortb a try!

Same thing started happening to my car too.

Has anyone been able to get to the bottom it? Gearbox oil changed.

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Mon 30 Apr 2018 09:31
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Carl 1234

My Colt has the same issue,, intermittent and fine once it has changed gear 3/4 times. A bit hairy when it happens as the car can lurch forward when clutch eventually bites. Did anyone find out if it is the clutch etc?

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Fri 20 Dec 2019 10:50
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - simon christie

Hi

I know this thread is old but I've just sorted my gearbox issues

Symptoms were. Over revving on pull away when cold and intermittent no reverse gear

I unbolted the actuator took it apart and cleaned and it is now perfect!

Follow procedures as per any smart car actuator removal and cleaning

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Mon 30 Dec 2019 08:45
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - simon christie

Update

1 week later and symptoms are back

Oh well

Back to the drawing board

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Fri 14 Feb 2020 16:46
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Jhonny

Hi Simon Christie, when you remove the actuator, it was difficult to put it back on? Do you need to put the car on a computer to rewrite the actuator for the car to recognize it? Those toothed rollers from the actuator don't move? Asking because I took down one in a fiat 500 and after was a real headache, some springs move the rollers and couldn't put it back on. I had to take the gearbox down and open it to be able to put the actuator back on. Fiat(Alfa Romeo) are a big problem if you take them off, and I don't want to have the same problem again, just to solve a oil leak between the actuator and the gearbox on my girlfriend car mitsubishi colt 1.5 semi-automatic 2008. I will really appreciate if you can answer my questions. Thank you

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Fri 13 Mar 2020 13:28
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - simon christie

Hi

Only just seen your reply

It's very easy to take off actuator

Remove plastic undershield by prising out plastic clips and you will see the actuator

Undo the three bolts and carefully lower the unit down until you have room to unclip electrical connection

Then withdraw complete unit

Cleaning is easy as just undo all screws and split unit

Degrease

Coat everything with grease and put back together

Refitting is just as easy

Puss actuator iinto gearbox until resistance is felt and then tighten

Don't forget electric connection

It's up to you if you have it reprogrammed but at £80 I didn't bother ??

Good luck ??

Edited by simon christie on 13/03/2020 at 13:30

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Tue 21 Apr 2020 13:50
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Stephen McQue

Hi,

I am considering buying one of these for daily use in the community. I can do basic maintenance and this actuator cleaning/degreasing seems do-able. I would like to know if you need to ramp the car up to access the part, also is this model of car reliable despite this apparent common glitch and does this problem generate an engine management light?. MIL on the MOT I think it is called?

Many thanks

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Wed 30 Sep 2020 16:23
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Laura Pop
Hello everyone! could anyone solve this problem? Help and thank you!
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Mon 2 Nov 2020 06:42
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Zex

Does anyone have an answer to this problem?

I get fault code P0702 and P2702. Same car, similar problem. Could the problem be a clutch actuator?

Thanks!

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Fri 18 Jun 2021 18:27
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Laura Pop

Hello!

I'm back after I solved the problem. The problem was clutch acutor.

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Fri 18 Jun 2021 22:13
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Xileno

Thanks for the update. Glad you got it fixed, the feedback might help another person.

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Wed 3 Nov 2021 19:42
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Reky

Hi,

I have the same issue and i just bought a new clutch actuator

but i did not know that the actuator needs to be calibrated with a suitable

diagnostic unit.I can install it myself but not to calibrate so to you think any

garage can do it or need to be a mithubishi specialist?

Thanks

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Tue 2 Aug 2022 09:14
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 D - Automatic Gearbox Fault reving up for it to engage - Madwelshman

Hi buddy...Im at the same point as you. I believe it's the clutch actuator so have changed it. Since then I'm getting intermittent starting issues/changing gear issues. Any joy as I'm looking at getting clutch relearn but don't really want to pay dealer prices.

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