| Subject: | 1991 Eagle Talon Overdive Issue |
| Question: |
I have a 1991 Eagle Talon non-turbo fwd and I have been having transmission problems lately. When I was driving the car it would drive in first gear and then it would not shift into second and would just continuously rev up as if I was in neutral. Now I have found out that I had been driving with overdrive on, so I turned it off and it seems to drive completely normal with it off, for now at least. Still now anytime I switch on Overdrive the car will go nowhere, will not shift, and will continuously rev until I turn overdrive off. Any idea on what might be causing this problem, and how it can be fixed? Thank you in advance. |
| Answer: | Owen, This sounds like perhaps the solenoid that the overdrive switch controls is not functioning properly. I would recommend you have a transmission shop inspect your tranny. It may be as simple as a fluid flush and filter replacement. Though it could be as serious as needing a tranny rebuild. On a car that's 17 years old, many mechanics would recommend replacing the existing replacing tranny with a used or rebuilt one. Mitsubishi is discontinuing the manufacturing of many of its parts for older cars, so if your car needs major tranny work, buying a used one may be your best option. Good luck! |