Greetings to you,
This vibration problem is not only confined to SA Pajero's, but has been receiving quite some publicity and requests for information in Australia.
In SA, Pajero are aware of the problem and have admitted that they do not have a solution which would correct the problem.
It is annoying and unpleasant and certainly detracts from the pleasure of owning and driving a Pajero.
Following some of the Australian suggestions, I have removed the damper weight at the back of the transmission but have put it back again. No change.
What I have noticed though, is that the vibration/resonance changes characteristics depending on a full or empty fuel tank and the amount of
passengers/weight you are carrying. Obviously here, the axle pinion angles change which brings about the change in vibration/resonance levels.
Obviously Pajero don't give a hoot and sail on totally oblivious or just don't care about the opinions in the market place. I have driven a 2016
demo and what a disappointment, the vibration/resonance is there in all it's ignominious glory.
Has anyone heard of a good old South African "boer maak 'n plan" solution?
Alex Hegland
Hmmm, I wonder from which year model this problem started?
I have a 2008 model and don't notice any issues.
Maybe it was the from the 2010 model onwards, when they upgraded the engine to 140kW and started using a different gearbox.
I have a 2008 model and don't notice any issues.
Maybe it was the from the 2010 model onwards, when they upgraded the engine to 140kW and started using a different gearbox.
2008 Pajero DiDc LWB GLS
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
Alex,
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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Alex,
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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Alex,
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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Alex,
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
Alex,
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
I have no personal experience with the high output DiD Pajeros, but my 184kw petrol Gen4 had zero vibration issues.
Is it not the engine vibrating at that rev range? What happens if you drop one gear down, does the vibration remain or does it disappear?
I think at that rev range, and with a locked torque converter clutch, the engine's "roughness" gets fed into the cabin.
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Good afternoon,
If we look at the Australian sites, it would certainly appear that this is a problem which has been around for a while and a number of owners have had very limited success in
remedial action.
The problem is most certainly rev related. If you accelerate rapidly through that 2000-2300rpm range, the vibration / resonance is certainly reduced.
However, around town and on the road, on the DID automatic box this problem comes in at the 110-125 range and once you run at about 130 the real Pajero comes to the for and is a real pleasure to drive on the open road. The 130 is a problem especially going down to KZN where speed trap numbers are common. ie Three fines in March and R1200.00 worth of fines.
I have changed all engine and transmission crossmember mountings without any change taking place. During the warranty period Pajero even replaced the front exhuast pipe
and mountings, thinking that perhaps the resonance at that speed originated from this area.
What is difficult to understand is that Pajero have admitted that they are aware of the problem and indeed, this very problem has carried over onto the very new units on showroom floors.
When you speak to the dealer staff, one is told " we can try and rotate the torque converter/flexplate but it will cost you.
Regards
Alex Hegland
If we look at the Australian sites, it would certainly appear that this is a problem which has been around for a while and a number of owners have had very limited success in
remedial action.
The problem is most certainly rev related. If you accelerate rapidly through that 2000-2300rpm range, the vibration / resonance is certainly reduced.
However, around town and on the road, on the DID automatic box this problem comes in at the 110-125 range and once you run at about 130 the real Pajero comes to the for and is a real pleasure to drive on the open road. The 130 is a problem especially going down to KZN where speed trap numbers are common. ie Three fines in March and R1200.00 worth of fines.
I have changed all engine and transmission crossmember mountings without any change taking place. During the warranty period Pajero even replaced the front exhuast pipe
and mountings, thinking that perhaps the resonance at that speed originated from this area.
What is difficult to understand is that Pajero have admitted that they are aware of the problem and indeed, this very problem has carried over onto the very new units on showroom floors.
When you speak to the dealer staff, one is told " we can try and rotate the torque converter/flexplate but it will cost you.
Regards
Alex Hegland