Manual to Auto Conversion

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naughtika

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Post Date: Thu, 08/06/2017 - 6:21pm

I know what everyone will say.. WHY?!

I've always wanted an auto IO and unfortunately the one i got is a manual.

so.. now the question is. How hard is it to convert my manual into an auto gearbox?

I assume the following hardwares will be required.

1. auto gearbox

2. auto comp box

3. auto pedal and removal of manual pedal (brake pedal included?)

4. wiring loom to suit.

5. transfer case ?!? I assume they are interchangeable

electronically i can only imagine/think of 2 wires.. idle up for when the A/C is turned on and the cable for the gear position (can't recall what it's called)

if anyone has suggestions or idea on how to tackle it, I'd appreciate it.

nick_io

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Post Date: Thu, 08/06/2017 - 7:05pm

youll need to swap over the

youll need to swap over the transfer case, the input splines are different between auto and manual. And also you'll need the torque converter,flex plate etc maybe even a starter motor? Can someone comment on whether the tailshafts are the same? should be

Claude io

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Post Date: Thu, 08/06/2017 - 11:47pm

and why not

As Nick io said, T/C cannot be swapped even if you change the input gear, the body are different. It sure can be done, the best might be to buy a complete auto io, and swap every thing....either you find a damaged one, accident or dead engine, or buy a good one, swap everything and then sell the other. OR buy a good auto io and sell yours....

OR read this http://pajerio.com/forum/gday-australia-qld#comment-21454

I am sure that you can help each other :)

Happy io

My io is now SOLD Thankshttp://pajerio.com/forum/claudes-io-2002-zr-built-thread-onlyhappy-io

simmo777

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Post Date: Fri, 09/06/2017 - 9:15am

Manual - Auto

Hi Chris,

Welcome to come have a look at my 2002 Auto for any comparisons, I note that your Manual 3dr may be different to an Auto 5dr with the way the transfer case and gear box mounts but more than welcome to have a looksee.

Alternatively I have always been in the market for a nice 2.0L SWB with lower km's if you'd entertain the idea of a swap with cash your way. Mines not exactly in the best aestheically pleasing condition but mechacnically sound lifted, locked with low range gear with all the extras. We are both around Brisbane way if I remember correctly?

2002 5dr Pajero IO QA 2.0L Auto - Lifted, Locked!! 1.925 Low Range - Muddies (205/80/16) - Redback Extractors to 200cell cat to dump at diff Exhaust

had-z

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Post Date: Fri, 09/06/2017 - 12:15pm

Best way is buy an auto one

As other members suggested, the best way is to buy abother iO (you will need to replace the ecu on the manual io and add the ecu of the auto box and alot of other modifications).

I owned a manual iO for 4 years and now i have both, an auto gdi turbo :), and the manual. The auto box in the iO is pretty good.

fordem

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Post Date: Fri, 09/06/2017 - 2:28pm

I've considered going the other way - auto to manual.

I have a 1.8 GDI auto and was considering a swap to a 1.8 MPI with 5 speed - purchase a complete vehicle, rebuild the engine and then swap everything over - the donor vehicle was in pretty rough shape, rust everywhere, sagging susension, cracked windscreen, the interior was a mess of broken plastics - the guy wanted too much so it never happened.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the ECU has to be swapped, assuming you're keeping the same engine, Mitsubishi uses a separate TCU (Transmission Control Unit), and as far as I know, there's only one connection between the ECU & the TCU - throttle position - which I believe is there on the manual transmission ECU, it just doesn't go anywhere.

In addition to the parts listed you'll need the radiator for the automatic - there is a heat exchanger in the bottom tank that both warms & cools the transmission fluid - the associated hoses and cooling lines, the selector lever and associated cables which include connections to the brake pedal and ignition switch, the TV (Throttle Valve) or kickdown cable and the pulley assembly that links it to the throttle cable and the console plastics

Having said that, I would agree with the other folks that are suggesting you sell what you have and buy what you want, unless you can get a complete donor - trying to hunt down all the bits & pieces is going to be both challenging & potentially expensive.

For what it's worth, an automatic iO can be an absolute joy to drive, provided the engine is running properly, but, if the engine is down on power for any reason, it can be downright misery - sluggish, refuses to downshift unless you floor the throttle, and forcing you to "row" the manual selector.