I have a 2003 Mits Pajero NP GLS, after putting in oil yesterday and replacing a few fuses, I started it up and the car was stuck in 3rd while...

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Hello Stuart

How are you doing? Yes you should start on removing the negative battery connector of the battery to reset the system and that can get it back to its normal operating state. If it fails please let me know.

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Thank you

Relly

Let it sit for 5 minutes before reconnecting it Stuart. I'll be standing by

Will wait for your then. Good luck and hope ends well

Ok, if that's the case try removing the positive connector  Stuart. Let it sit for 5minutes before reconnecting it. Let's see the result. Can you somehow drive it on limp mode Stuart?

Because if removing the positive connector doesn't work I would suggest that you take it in to the nearest auto repair shop to have it scanned. This will narrow down the fault on what sensor needs replacement. Maybe one of the transmission solenoids on the valve body can be faulty as well that's why it went to limp mode.

Scan tool will be the best move after this to avoid guessing on the fix and parts to replace. I'll be standing by Stuart. 

Thank you

Ok Stuart. The transmission solenoid is located on the valve body, therefore the transmission will be torn down. Below is what it looks like, this is for the montero but it does apply the same principle.

Why does this happen? The shift solenoid will fail in any given time even without a warning specially when it's old. It's a 2003 Pajero and the solenoid may have reached it's end of service.

I suggest that you have it scanned to narrow down the search and what solenoid needs replacement. Please let me know if there's anything else I can add or help you with. I'll be standing by for your response.

Thank you

Relly

Solenoids may range from $88 to a hundred.. Plus labor cost Stuart. Yes the scantool will read all the data in the vehicle and will tell you what part is failing and needs replacement

Solenoids may range from $88 to a hundred.. Plus labor cost Stuart. Yes the scantool will read all the data in the vehicle and will tell you what part is failing and needs replacement

No you don't have to Stuart... You have 30 days to talk to me or if you will have a hard time to access the link I can guide you through just write my email address d**9@yahoo.com. 

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Issue identified : Transmission lock up / limp mode
Solution Implemented : Performed resetting procedure but to no avail. Will require scanning to narrow down the fault and to know the sensors and solenoid that will require replacement. Solution Accepted
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