1996-2002 Mitsubishi gearbox code list

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1st character (letter) identifies the type of drive train system -

F = front wheel drive. E.g Lancer, Galant
R = rear wheel drive. E.g L300, 4x2 L200 pickups
W = All wheel drive\4-wheel drive with no range selector. E.g. Evolution, RVR
V= 4 wheel drive with range selector. E.g. L200, Pajero

Second character (number) identifies the number of forward gears

4 = 4 forward gears
5 = 5 forward gears
1 = CVT

Third character (letter) identifies the type of transmission

A = Automatic
M = Manual
C = Automatic CVT

Fourth character (letter or number) identifies the family of gearbox

Fifth character identifies model number of gearbox in that family

so V5MT1 - 2001 - 2005 L200

4 wheel drive with range selection
5 forward gears
Manual
Family = T
model number = 1

F4A41 - 1998 - 2002 CK2\4 Lancer

Front wheel drive
4 forward gears
Automatic
Family = 4
Model number = 1


F5M41 - 1998 - 2002 CK2\4 Lancer

Front wheel drive
5 forward gears
Manual
Family = 4
Model number = 1


F4A42 - 1998 - 2002 CK4 Mivec Lancer, EA7\9 Galant

Front wheel drive
4 forward gears
Automatic
Family = 4
Model number = 2


F1C1A - 2001 - present CS3 Lancer

Front wheel drive
1 forward gears
Automatic CVT
Family = 1
Model number = A

V5MB1 - 2006 - present L200

4 wheel drive with range selection
5 forward gears
Manual
Family = B
Model number = 1

R5MT1
rear wheel drive
5 forward gears
Manual
Family = T
Model number = 1