Mitsubishi Problems

It's possible that you could change the system, but I would consult an air-conditioning specialist to get a clearer picture of the differences between the two systems, particularly with components like the compressor, drier, heat exchanger etc.

Use the manual shift as much as you can and anticipate the road ahead. When you're facing a hill, be ready to down-change manually without waiting for the transmission to do it for itself. Never let it lug at low revs in too high a gear. The other thing to be mindful of is servicing. The transmission fluid should be regularly changed, at least every 50,000 km if not before, and a full service is recommended around 100,000 km. By doing that you should be able to extend the life of your automatic transmission. Servicing is even more important if the transmission is made to work hard, such as when towing.

If it smells like it's burning then it is probably overheating. Don't take too much notice of the gauge, because it could be faulty. You need to find out why the fan isn't working, which could be because of a wiring issue, a blown fuse, or a burnt-out electric motor, and get it fixed.

You need to try and determine where it's coming from. If it's a tinny sort of buzz it could be just a resonance of a part that's perhaps a little loose, and nothing to worry about, but if it's a more solid mechanical noise and appears to come from within the engine itself then it's perhaps best to get it checked out by a mechanic.

If it still isn't fixed, and you feel the dealer can't or won't fix it, then take it to VCAT as you have been advised. It's best if you can sort it out with the dealer, but there are no short cuts if that doesn't work out.

I would return the disc back and demand my money back because it is not fit for purpose. If enough people did that I believe they would eventually get the message.

In my opinion this is an area of where the industry has failed to embrace. That you were sold a disc that was so out of date is annoying, take it back and complain. The best way to get carmakers to take this more seriously is through consumer pressure.

There shouldn't be any issue with leaving the maintenance charger connected to the battery, and other than the inconvenience if having to reset the clocks and radios there shouldn't be any issue caused by disconnecting the battery. After all you have to disconnect the battery when changing to a new one.

We have heard of one similar problem on a fleet of Tritons run by an earthmoving contractor in Victoria. He ran the Tritons alongside similar vehicles from other makers, and it was only the Tritons that suffered from rear suspension sag. We were told that the answer in his case was to fit the optional heavy-duty suspension, even though he had been assured by the dealer that the standard vehicle was perfectly suited to the work he was doing. I would suggest that you go back to your dealer and have him check the vehicle's suspension. Alternatively you could consult a suspension specialist who should be able to diagnose your problem.