A friend of mine has a Colt, automatic and says it's shuddering on take off and hesitant at low rpm. Looking at the photos he's send it looks like the throttle body is at a downward 45 degree angle behind the engine. Do these get fouled up easily?. Also, can't see external ignition leads, are they a coil pack set up or tube style leads that sit into the block?
Any help, suggestions would be great. 2004 colt sportshatch.
andy61,
Aug 1, 3:53am
Is the CVT on the way out?
djrandomguy,
Aug 1, 3:55am
are they a cvt? good question.
tamarillo,
Aug 1, 7:30am
think so
bigfatmat1,
Aug 2, 6:02pm
It wont be a problem with throttle body. Sounds more like a coil fault. Pretty sure it will be coil over plug
djrandomguy,
Aug 4, 1:24am
shudders on take off only, but doesn't shudder in reverse. car shakes like my brothers CVT Honda Jazz, only not as bad. I told him I think it's the CVT and he's taking it to a Mitzi specialist shop Monday.
djrandomguy,
Aug 9, 8:50am
UPDATE. Took it to Mitzi specialist, he drove it and said it's the trans and let's book it in later in the week. My friend got about 35 minutes drive away and then lost all drive. engine rev's up and runs, but wheels ain't turning. When he phoned me he admitted that it had gotten worse before it stopped. Thoughts?
thejazzpianoma,
Aug 9, 8:54am
See if you can get a used transmission cheap for it, throw it in and sell the car. Obviously check it's nothing minor first but it doesn't sound minor.
lespat,
Aug 11, 2:52am
So, foist on some unsuspecting punter, oh no, private sellers would never do that.
thejazzpianoma,
Oct 30, 10:01pm
By that logic you would have to ban everyone selling Mitsubishi Colts. I would rather we banned Tiida's and cab forward vans first.
The individual vehicle isn't faulty if it has a new transmission. They are just not a great car so best to quit while they are ahead.
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