1993 Mitsubishi Magna (auto) problem!?

Question

I've just bought an old 1993 Magna (auto) and I'm finding that when I shift gears to D, the entire car shakes, I can't keep my hand on the steering wheel coz the car shakes so much?! The shaking stops (or nearly stops) when I shift gears to P or R

I don't know much about cars so was just wondering if the problem is major and what I can do to fix it... The car's a bit jumpy on the road as well but I'm not too sure if that's related

Help!!!

Answer 1

Kinda need a little more information. Is it just when accelerating, or also when idling, like at a light? Does it only do it at a certain rpm or speed, or when applying brakes? Or is this only happening at an idle?

If this is only occurring when the car is in drive but you are not moving, double check the spark plug wires to make sure they are on securely. Also check the spark plugs for a cracked or broken one and check to see that no vacuum lines were knocked off during a tune-up.

Otherwise, you may have a broken engine or transmission mount, so have that checked if the spark plugs, wires and hoses look ok.

I doubt it would be the tires because the shaking would be more likely to occur at speeds between 55 and 75 mph.

If this is only occurring while the car is moving, it could also be a broken strut.

I tend to think your problem is a spark plug issue or the spark plug wires or an engine/transmission mount.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

i think engine/gear mounts are damaged. you will need to replace them. i don't think it is a problem with your transmission.

first get your mounts checked by a technician. when mounts are damaged it is common to show a huge vibration in drive/Low and Reverse gears.

hope this helps.

Answer 4

Sounds like a tranny is going out. Sorry.



Have it checked at a transmission shop.

Answer 5

might need some new transmission fluid