Tip Box Problems...

AMACHA · Post by **AMACHA** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:02 am

They Put IN Valvoline Duratec 75w-90? Good, Bad?Should i change it?

poposay · Post by **poposay** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:53 pm

Thanks very much for the help....

I will bring it to Michael let him have a look.

Thanks again

Digital_Import · Post by **Digital_Import** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:08 pm

sorry, this is a little bit off topic but when i saw driving from adelaide to queensland in limp mode made me think, what has been the longest anyones driven in limp mode before? Can it cause any damage, i guess it would depend on the nature of the problem.

MuMan · Post by **MuMan** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:08 am

Wouldn't you believe it, the damn tiptronic auto has died!
i can only get reverse no drive at all, not even 3rd.
It's been down shifting pretty harshly in auto the last couple of weeks, then last night it suddenly hit a box full of nothing..backed off a coup[le of secs, then got some drive to get around the corner into the driveway.
Now there's nothing forward at all with the 4th gear light flashing. Did a reset, no flashing but still nothing...trans fluid is fine, bit dirty but no burning smells.

Any ideas on this problem??
I heard the trans ECU can be a problem, but I'm wondering if the box is stuffed.
It's only done 130k's with a service at 90k.
Anyone know what the main problems are with this box, other than the input shaft sensor?
or...where I can get a decent replacement box??
need help here guys!

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:34 am

First step is to check the tip box ECU codes. Much like checking the normal ECU codes, it will tell you if a sensor has packed up - like input or output speed sensors.

MuMan · Post by **MuMan** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:52 pm

Bennoz wrote:First step is to check the tip box ECU codes. Much like checking the normal ECU codes, it will tell you if a sensor has packed up - like input or output speed sensors.

I'll check that out today. I take it you use the normal engine ECU diagnostic connector for the tip ECU test, and it flashes up the trans neutral light as well as any code on the check engine light.
Thanks for helping out..kind of concerned about the problem, the car is sitting in the driveway.

MuMan · Post by **MuMan** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:09 pm

Just while I'm here, and going off topic for a minute..
I noticed a few references from reliable sources a while back about faulty electrolytic capacitors fitted to Mitsubshi ECU's. Seems Mitsu changed the chemical compound in the capacitors in the mid 90's which shortened the life span of the capacitors, then realised there was a problem and rectified it some years later.
From what I understand, FTO ecu's were effected and give trouble after a ~8-10 year period. There seems to be a practice of swapping out the old capacitors & fitting new ones to avoid problems, by certain repairers.
Anyone know about this problem? I expect faulty ECU's would be showing up by now if it was.

TCGPX · Post by **TCGPX** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:18 am

MuMan wrote: I take it you use the normal engine ECU diagnostic connector for the tip ECU test, and it flashes up the trans neutral light as well as any code on the check engine light.

Spot on. From memory the list of codes is on the WA FTO owners site...

Not sure about the ECU's. Don't seem to be many people having trouble with them. Some suspect it but usually turns out to be something else...

Interesting though...

elise · Post by **elise** » Sat May 24, 2008 3:58 am

TCGPX wrote:
MuMan wrote: I take it you use the normal engine ECU diagnostic connector for the tip ECU test, and it flashes up the trans neutral light as well as any code on the check engine light.
Spot on. From memory the list of codes is on the WA FTO owners site...

Not sure about the ECU's. Don't seem to be many people having trouble with them. Some suspect it but usually turns out to be something else...

Interesting though...

Hi~~I am in adelaide as well. My FTO has transmission problem . It seems that your car has been fixed. Can you tell me the name or address of your transmission mechanice? And how much does it cost you to fix your problem?
please email me the detail if possible: elise@financewise.net.au
Thank you~

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat May 24, 2008 5:02 pm

MuMan wrote:Wouldn't you believe it, the damn tiptronic auto has died!
i can only get reverse no drive at all, not even 3rd.
It's been down shifting pretty harshly in auto the last couple of weeks, then last night it suddenly hit a box full of nothing..backed off a coup[le of secs, then got some drive to get around the corner into the driveway.
Now there's nothing forward at all with the 4th gear light flashing. Did a reset, no flashing but still nothing...trans fluid is fine, bit dirty but no burning smells.

Any ideas on this problem??
I heard the trans ECU can be a problem, but I'm wondering if the box is stuffed.
It's only done 130k's with a service at 90k.
Anyone know what the main problems are with this box, other than the input shaft sensor?
or...where I can get a decent replacement box??
need help here guys!

Yep your problem will be a full rebuild exact thing happened to me.