Forum: 380 DB Series I - Series III

Hi all Sorry if this has been asked before but I can't find any info. How do the real world economies of these 2 cars compare. Just the auto 380 vs the magna. The magna can be either auto or manual. please state gearbox type. The magna 5 speed auto appears to use more fuel the the 4 speed, on...

Hi all, just wondering if it's possible to put aftermarket head units in 380's or are they like a BA Falcon I once drove ? Unable to put a different stereo in without massive mods to the dash. I have heard of "OEM Bluetooth".....was that an option ? Peter

Hi guys, troubleshooting a drama im having with my 2007 VRX done 195,XXX kms. I just got back from holidays (left it sitting at home for a week) and she started running warm (2/3-3/4) when it never normally goes over half. My family mechanic replaced the thermostat and flushed the radiator, but...

Belt changed at 63,000 Now at 93,000, And 6 years later, Do I need to change due to age ?

Does anyone know the exact location? I have looked in the workshop manual, it has it there but not where its located. Cheers

Hi all, I'm really struggling to find an aircon transistor as I think mine has gone. Testing: Relay kicks in, aircon is working when moving at speed (cold air blows in), fan out and apply 12volts works OK, fuses checked and intact. Is it possible to use either a US Gallant version, or...

Whats the difference between manual & auto axles are both different or just one

Recently I have noticed a few helpful tips on parts for the 380 power seats. First, there are 3 types. 4 Way (tilt only) driver's chair 6 Way (tilt and slide) driver's chair 10 Way (tilt/slide+power lumbar & memory) driver's with 6 Way power passenger (tilt & slide) The 380 uses switches,...

Hi all, After reading about some members having trouble starting their 380's due to a faulty switch, next thing it happened to mine so I went and picked up the part straight away and today I swapped the parts over. Here's a brief write up...... First, start with a 380 ...

On holiday at The Gold Coast and went to Toowoomba Saturday night to see a friend. On the way I spot a nice looking TMR 380 cruising along. Just wondering if it was a member here. I was in a crappy rental but I was keeping up to check it out on the road, looked good. The 380 does look...

Hi all Just replacing the side engine mount on my 2008 Mitsubishi 380 following a timing belt change and have noticed that the replacement mount (Kelpro MT9266) doesn't have a bolt hole for the engine mount stay. Repco insists its the right part and every other brand of side engine mount...

G`day , Where is the OBDll port located ? Cheers Wilyum.

From what I can tell the left hand driveshaft is the same for manual and auto. I'm not finding any specifics on the right hand driveshaft though. Anyone know the story here?

2005 Series II 380 VRX, I need 2 new windscreen washer jets (nozzles), anyone able to help. Cheers

Need to fit new timing belt. Have replaced a few 2nd and and 3rd gen Magnas. Previous owner had belt and 2 pulleys replaced by dealer in Aug 2014 at 95,000km. Car is now at 160,000km, so belt has done 65,000km, but is 6 years old. I do only 8,000km/year and will keep the car another 3 years....

Hi All, Had the discussion with the local Mitsi yard's Spare Parts department and after 20 minutes over the phone of searching their database they tell me they can't find any SPIII ATF in any volume! So I was a bit sceptical, but after running the part numbers for the different volumes sure...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know the Mitsubishi part numbers for the 380 cam seals as well as front and rear crank main seals?

Just bought a 380, how do I remove the rear seat, thanks

Does anyone have experience of Throttle Controllers. Having done some reading I now understand why the throttle response of my 380 seems slow compared to the TJ Magna I had. I wonder how this might affect the Engine Control Module (ECM) and signals it puts out, when it 'reads' throttle in a...

I think I have finally traced the leak/last leak? on my 380GT. After much time on my back under the car, wiping oil away, it seems the leak is from the side of the automatic transmission case. Looking from the driver's side there is a cover held on by 2 bolts and it seems this is the source of the...