The codes will give the technician a direction for his diagnosis. But it still do t move it just catches .think it need more fluid and how much fluid does 722.9 take. Need help! Asked by Hardway1 Apr 19, 2014 at 03:56 PM about the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Quad . You need to find the reason your transmission is going into limp mode or not shifting. i get my car w203 ,year 2001 stuck in limp mode , if i perform a gearbox factory reset it stucks once per month if not it stuck in limp every day. The car seems to be stuck in 1st gear or neutral as I could not get past 20mph without maxing out my rpm's. I had to drive 3 miles going 20mph to get somewhere so I could get towed. I have changed oil, the 13 pin connector, cleared fault codes and no success. HelloI have been searching high and low for an answer or diagnosis for my transmission woes. It helps warm up the cat. 2.Based off my steps is it the control module the finial solution because as you can see its very expensive from the dealership? It does not happen all the time, only occasionally. Btw, if you have the 722.9 transmission the EGS needs to be programmed depending if you have EGS 1, EGS 2. Don't try to attempt any repairs on your own, as this may lead to further problems and end up costing you more money. Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmissionfailure and require transmission replacement. Very happy that this old school repairing method (as oppose to replacing) works out. I have the same question can I swap with another E320 2002 like a plug and play WITHOUT any issues or is the E series different? The mechanic is telling me I must purchase a new shifter and he will program it and Im wondering if thats accurate and he just wants an extra $250 programming fee. If you are still having issues with the car going into limp mode and the scanner pointed you in the direction of the valve body then you may want to consider replacing it. If you have a defective shifter, most model years 2000 and newer (with a few exceptions) you need a shifter model wich is virgin or new. Any ideals. You will need this specialdipstick though to measure it correctly. The majority of the time, the problem is not as grave as you may think. Category: Mercedes Show More Show Less You should find all gears have come back. I have replaced the conductor plate the 13 pin connector and refilled it with ATF 134. Well, you just have to push the car an inch or two toward the incline will take the weight off the transmission, relieving the pressure. What are the possible causes and how can it be repaired ? Now lets see if we can help you troubleshoot your transmission. Hi, I have gone through the above MB transmission problems. If that checks out OK then you need to diagnose the shifter module. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. Codes point straight to the shifter failure. I get into what feels like 1st and reverse gear. Hy..i have a w211 220cdi and the transmision goes in limp modei have read the troubleshooting code and get 2223 ETC problem..somebody says to me that mean be the shift selector from inside..can be these?? -its been happening for several months, in both cold and hot weather If the leak has been there for a long time oil can get through the wires all the way up to the TCU by capillary effect. It will say if you have a 722.6 (5 speed) or a 722.9 (7 speed). Once you do that, in some cases the car will go out of limp mode right away. You should drop the pan and inspect your filter and fluid. I have ML 320 CDI 4matik W164 2009 , recently I noticed a sound like ,, jerk ,, when I engage the transmission to engine also I hear this sound when I disengage the transmission or even when I put from D to P position finally in any position change from N to D or D to N or D to P or P to D , I hear this sound , so I show the car to MB repair service center and they said its normal. I have a 2005 e320 4Matic (gas) 356,000 klmsmostly highway. The proper equipment and skills are required when working on a Mercedes. 17 reviews. I ll keep you posted. The price is also affected a lot depending on what parts and transmission fluid you are using. A new valve body at the dealer can cost between $500 and $1000. It could be too many things to list in here without having more details. Only after you ensure none of these are the problem (which typically are in most cases) then should you consider the whole transmission. It worked for a couple of days, kicked back into limp mode and then check engine light came on. It wants to start in 2nd gear same as if the EPS switch was applied. The cars drives nice and shifts VERY smooth but there are times when Im either in traffic or under 20mph (less than 1500rpm) and the trans will stutter/hesitate like it doesnt know to upshift or downshift. Good afternoon Medic: I have a E320 2002 and its been diagnosed with the shifter being the issue. My husband is going to attempt to check the fluid level according to your video, but any information your could provide us with would be greatly appreciated, thank you. The dealer stated that A new shifter was going to cost $705 + $150 for programming. Can you check your radiator brand? Could be defective. Typically not a good experience. You need to perform a proper diagnostic. I have an 06 C280 4Matic. Is it Valeo? May need to look at the bottom of the radiator. My transmission died and it would only move in reverse. Works until you can get it fixed. Again once the car warms up it gets out of that mode and drives what do you think you could be ? GetanOBD2/CANscanner that also reads transmission codesand check the engine/transmission codes. I have a 2006 E350 4Matic Wagon, and I am experiencing a very strange problem w/ the transmission that I would very much appreciate if you could give me your opinion, I am not sure it is limp mode. It depends on how many miles and what is wrong with it. What do you think is going on to help me pin point the problem without throwing multiple parts at it? 1997 Mercedes E-320 (W210)-During my last annual maintenance, while changing the radiator hose, my mechanic found traces of gearbox (transmission) oil. This has happened twice within a week's time. These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. Automatic gear box 3. something else and if so what? I have a 2002 E320 4Matic. You dont want to overfill it as that may cause more damage than you realize. The glycol entering the transmission will destroy it. Once you replace the transmission O-ring plug you will need an OBD-II diagnostic scanner to erase the fault codes. Switch off engine and start again.. all back to normal. 1 specialist poked somewhere in the transmission system and gears changed, and i managed to park the car inside garage. Can you help Lesley. Thanks for a very informative article. Have you checked the fault codes? Shift solenoid pack replacement cost: $300 - 600$. Problem Description. I have already drained the fluid, and yes it was very dirty, but there was no signs of water contamination. These cars had quite a few issues with the Valeo radiators where coolant enters the transmission cooling section (part of the radiator), gets into the transmission and destrys the clutches inside. It refers directly to the Instrument Cluster. Have the shop double check the transmission fluid level. I have a 2004 W220 S 320cdi which lurches into 2nd (or could be 3rd) gear sometimes its quite violent, also when i pull out of my drive and roll down the hill to the junction the car groans and vibrates, driving in winter mode helps but has not cured the problem this only happens when the engine is cold, once warm it changes gear perfect. Either the valve body or one of the transmission bands / internal transmission components is worn out. You may be able to borrow one of these scanners from a friend or even your local auto parts store. .it all started when l smelt something burning. Keeping my fingers crossed that was the extend of the problem. In return your valve body ends up extremely dirty. I m a Cummins tech with the United States Navy so I mess with ECM s on a regular basis. Water contamination destroys the clutches inside the transmission. I can buy one online for $149 used as apposed to $500 new. He fixed the petrol issue. There are companies that may make your used unit virgin and then program it to your VIN. I am assuming you have read all the codes with a multi-system scanner. Try to find an mb carsoft 7.4 multiplexer. Unless you have over 200k miles then it could be bands / internal wear. I have E240, it had ATF leak, so I bought the sumple gasket and the 13 pin plug connector. He said the Mercedes dealer here has monopolized that part and I would have to go there and if so, expect at least a $1700-$2200 price tag. I tried to look up the inside codes but having no luck. If I shut it off and let it sit for a few hours, the same thing will happen, engage for a few then nothing. -at times the car will go for several trips without having it happen, and others it will happen on every stop of my trip You can not use an older shifter on W220 and newer MB models. I can tell usually with the lights on as the gear indicator illuminates. If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail at: [email protected] or if you'd like to ask us in person, just pick up the phone and call us at 858-488-9070.Lamborghini Huracn Evo. After this the mechanic told me that it was the module, so I ordered a module and got it installed less than a week ago, and the problem remains. Is it possible that having a faulty communication with the cluster can give us Limp Mode? Check engine light came on now the car is in limp mode. I repeat: NO PROGRAMMING. Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission may develop a rough shifting condition, most commonly going up from first to second gear and going down from third to second or second to first gear. Fuel Regulator. Even though the coolant and the transmission are running in the same radiator to be cooled they have separate chambers. Do you see the selected gear on the instrument cluster P/N/R/D? No codes. THere was NO PROGRAMMING required for this repair. I own a 2008 A-class (A170 auto) and it has done 88,000 km. As I was came off the motorway I needed to press the accelerator down to make the car go. Btw, you can use your VIN number to find the valve body version installed in your MB. Thanks. Check The Brake Light. So after about 40,000 miles and eight trips to the service department, my 1999 E430 Sport was already on its second shifter, its second valve body, its third torque converter, its fourth complete transmission, and its sixth EGS control computer. Hi, A specific code or place to look? Thats where I would start. We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators. Problem solved for less than $20. The shifter module will need to be programmed to match the VIN of your car. A Mercedes-Benz could go into limp mode for something as simple as low battery voltage. Then get a rubber mallet immediately. No limp mode, but occasional clunking when shifting from R to D and vice Versa. Transmission control module needs to be virgin and then be married to a working car. In turn you may be causing serious transmission damage. Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. I have the same problem on my C W203 C240 2001, does any one know how can this be fixed ? Its a computer boot-up/initialization problem, and Im told they all do it. We would be guessing in this case if we told you to change this and that. Hello! It could also be a wiring harness issue but thats very unlikely. after changing the conductor plate on my2003 mb c240 t.ihe problem is still there .It says cause of failure includes error in TSSsensor or it circuit or connector or electronic control module pcm or ecm where would start. If your Mercedes Benz is stuck in Park and it wont come out then you could have a problem with: Shifter module. It is hard to say without properly diagnosing it. The transmission does not need to be removed. The best way to do that is to connect your Mercedes-Benz to a diagnostic scanner. Did you replace yours with a new one or old unit. -And so here I am with the problem still occasionally happening. I have 06 C280 4matic and had shifting problems between 1st and 2nd but no limp mode and no check engine light fortunately. 3. Ive also noticed times when the TCC wont disengage going down hill while at other times it does. This is a mercedes 2007 E350. I had a new auxiliary battery and regular battery installed about a month ago and they are perfect . They are affordable and can access most of the systems on your Mercedes-Benz including Airbag, EPS, ETS, Transmission, Engine, front and rear SAM, SRS, brakes and a lot more. Any clues appreciated prior to major spend model year 2007. Hei.I have a E220cdi 150hk.Sometimes the engine goes to a limb mode.Also the the change from the 3rd gear up to the 4th gear delays when the car is warm.If i give full gas from the 1st gear then the car doesnt change gear.In both cases if i take the key out and in again the car is working again.At the workshop they cant find what the problem is.Eny ideas? Fault code P205F and 0980 tried to reset the ECU but still no luck. Replaced the battery and didnt make any difference. On aMercedes, these two codes generic Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC, point to the transmission speed sensor which is installed on the conductor plate. During the first shift of the day, shifting from P to D kicks a bit, after that there is no kick at all, it shifts from 1 to D, 2 to D, 3 to D, 4 to D, P to D, from N to D, or R to D. Hi, great article. Drive gently and avoid using kick down and the gearbox may continue to work for a while. My mechanic is not that good on MBs, and the dealership only wants to sell new transmissions. My Mercedes ml270 automatic is stuck in first gear Posted by Charlene on Jun 16, 2014 Want Answer 0 Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. Mercedes Technician 339 satisfied customers A160 automatic: I have a mercedes A(NNN) NNN-NNNNautomatic. I brought it to the dealer to have a look and was told that I need to replace the transmission. It also happened when we drove the car to grocery store, it worked good. Thanks, I HAVE MERCEDES C220 96 MODEL AUTOMATIC On a 7 or 8-year-old Mercedes-Benz it is common that due to seepage or other reasons the transmission fluid level can be low. 350. Mercedes has released updated parts; the . Any other suggestions? See our list of toprecommendedscannershere. Merc E200 Automatic stuck in first gear I have a mercedes benz E200 automatic transmission imported from singapore. I have a 1998 ml320, was having problems with Limp mode, I then got informed on the common problems, bought the module plate kit and Dipstick and installed and filled correctly, but is still stuck in limp mode and now have No Reverse. In extreme cases, it may not be possible to drive at all. What do you think guys? Try to avoid weekends Fri and Sat as well in general for lower prices. Ive had a second gear lurch problem in my 1999 E430 for 15 years. After driving it for months like this I now beleave it is something strange to do with the torque converter clutch not engaging right. Hello, I have problem with my autumatic transmission. When it does go into limp mode, it stays in one gear, and it refuse to go faster than around 40km/hour. MAF Sensor Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode. Hi, I have a 1999 W202 C43 that is in limp mode and throwing code P0715. 32 helpful votes. ), and downshifting the same way to avoid the problems. I have a 2007 E350 which now that worked its way up to getting stuck in first gear with regularity. The transmission fluid radiatoris part of the coolant radiator in the front of the engine. Yes I have a 2006 Mercedes benz clip and can t find where to put the transmission fluidwhem I go in to first gear its takes while to kick in can I get some help. I switch the car off.. start it again no problems smooth.. however if i press the brake pedal when i start the car it happens.. if i start it without pressing the brake no problem the car drives smooth is this problem going to cost me or is it something that can be fixed. Check out our article onTop 10 Best Diagnostic Scanners for Mercedes-Benz troubleshooting. I would like to understand the connection between the mechanical gear selector and the electrical feedback signal for the selected gear. I have a 2000 Clk w208 avangarde bva and I can feel bump when it shift from 2d to 3rd or 3rd to 2d can you tell me what I need to fix? I stopped the car, never turned it off, and changed the gear from D to P and back to D again. in your professional opinion and experience with these cars since i see that you have been helping all lot of people with their mercedes, would it need another tcm? Good evening, thanks for a very informative article. Then got up the next morning and start idles shifts all colum and the gears show in dash. The 4matics were the last models that were changed from the 722.6 five-speed to the 722.9 seven-speed. Turns out it was not still leaking. Thanks. How to Repair a Mercedes Benz . Fluid seems clean but cant get a good read off the dipstick, meaning it could be overfilled or under-filled (bottom 2 inches of the dipstick are wet but no clear line. Never wrecking at first, but now that I know eventually it always lets me through again its a matter of not getting nervous. Thank you in advance for your reply. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. Here are two of our favorite scanners that will read and erase trouble codes from the transmission control units on Mercedes-Benz cars. I have a 2003 Mercedes CLK 500 which for while was giving me problems but from this post I now know that it goes into limp mode. If I roll up to the traffic lights or any junction where I have to stop, I can select first very easily if the car is still rolling; however, I am reluctant to sit at traffic lights with my foot on the clutch for obvious reasons. Your problem could be the valve body or the 13-pin connector leaking oil. Any ideas would be great. MB C class c220 cdi 2004 automatic Transmission problem I took off the battery. Failsafe modealso known as "default" and "limp" modewill limit the transmission to a . Not on the 5 speed transmission. Mark helpful 100 Emehonesty answered 10 years ago My S 320cdi sudden loss of transmission whilst driving and when its cold it drives for a little while. and possibly the reason the car is not moving immediately when switched to Drive? Slightly rough downshifting as well. Bought the car for my wife for a anniversary present.now it seems like a bad gift. My Question is do you need to drain the transmission oil out , it appears to be above the level of the transmission Now its in limp mode only. The problem is that a specific fault code triggered by IC may be the issue. The mechanic is of the opinion that we need to change the BAS module. We only use higher rated than standard OEM components. Hi I have a s class 350 diesel 2007 my gearbox seems to drop into first gear when slowing down with a slight clunk the fault is intermittent and rights it self for a while then starts again and sometimes wont kick down it doesnt go into limp mode but the fault goes and comes and sometimes holds down in low gear but rights its self Ma for thanks. if i do this would i have to get it coded to the vehicle?? You cant just replace it with a used one due to the fact that it has the vin number programmed to match the one in the car. Gave her a transmission reset same as I saw on YouTube- all fine. Of late two messages also appeared (at the same time) on the small screen. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. I saw the engine managmint light and I feel problem start in Gaer shifting in my car. Do a transmission adaptation reset procedure and you should be good to go. No.1 transmission fluid level either too low or too high. This transmission is known as 722.9 or 7G. Next check the link between the shifter and valve body. it does this at high speed or low speed . Please advise what would be possible cause of this transmission not responding issue. Is your engine check light on? If your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with the 722.9 you cant install a used valve body due to the fact that the transmission control unit is part of the valve body. Answer (1 of 7): First of all, try turning it off, wait a few minutes then turn it back on again - classic IT department stuff! ..and showing (bas,srs)can you assist. Car goes into limp mode once pulled away. Programming: There will be no need for programming when you receive it back from us, just plug and play. This is what happens: -once in a while (seems totally random) when I stop the car my transmission wont go past N, I can only put the shifter on D or N, but its stuck there and wont let me move forward to R or P Well unless its a CLK500 or E500 equipped with Valeo radiator. Also check the cable to make sure it in soaked in oil. My guess would be that the shifter module is the issue. One being, transmission consult workshop; and the other being Brake wear. 5. 2. Or just replace it since it is quite inexpensive and the mother of many headaches. Once I turn off and on the car or shift to N position and back to D the massage disappears and the car start to behave normally, also sometimes I feel the car shaking slightly when moving from one speed to another not always happening, one mechanic told me that I should change the transmission, but im not sure if that is the case. Did you find out what the problem was? Get the oil dipstick tool and measure the transmission fluid level. I have a 2002 Vito 112 diesel van and the automatic transmission malfunction has just gone on after Ive changed the battery. Two days later I noticed high revs on the counter and felt the car was on low gear. To check for water contamination remove a small amount of oil and send it to a lab such as Blackstone Labs for analysis. Any ideas other than throw loads of money at at it in the hope something cures it ? -I took the car to the Mercedes dealer twice. Do you hear a whine? Traditionally the worst hotel week of the year the IBC. I think you are talking about the magnet thats in the pan. Mercedes and the Battery . Should I replace the shifter and can I buy a used shifter? 5 4 4 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic Air Conditioning . Ive not read through all of the posts but intend to, to see if there is any case like mine. Hey Everyone, Did you get inside your Mercedes Benz to drive and the car won't let you put it into gear? Our technicians tell us this is due to an internal component failure. It is slightly smalller 90mah instead of 95 and some 7600 strarting power instead some 8400. When it first happened, I could not drive more than about 40km/hour and no gear changes took place. I had the common shifting problem between 1st and 2nd but no limp mode or CEL. Hard to say. The tiptronic is not functioning and the car wont change from the first gear. The valve body is inside the transmission. If not you most likely have a bad shifter module. In this article, we discuss the most common Mercedes-Benz transmission problems and how you can fix some of them. And would it be a bad idea to replace the current one with a used one? i have a problem with my 722.6 gearbox. Your Mercedes BMW 525 Diesel Touring Oct 28, 2008 #3 Some Mercedes will hold first up to about 3200 rpm when started from cold. Guess it went into limp mode. My E320, 2004 mercedes has just had its 84,000 mile work done. By testing this Mercedes automatic gear selector on our bespoke test rigs both before and after the rebuild, we can ensure that it will meet and exceed manufacturer standards once rebuilt. Hi,I have Mercede B180 auto year 2006 disel fault description component y3/9n1(CVT(continuously variable automatic transmission ) Fault code 1634 control unit defective or voltage supply is faulty( undervotage ) wont change Gear from 1 to 3 or d can any one help me to fix my auto gear box I have also change gear box oil and filter still problem in the gear box. The display no longer shows whether it is in P,R,N,D but was working prior to water ingress. with Mercedes dealership back in Ottawa and it is quite a distance (5 hrs.) Hello, You canget a conductor plate herefor less than $200. That clutch material on the bottom really worries me. buying an automatic A class with gearbox stuck in first gear.quotation for changing gearboxis it worth buying/repairingThanks Submitted:12 years ago. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Now fast-forward to 2018. One of the emitter-sensor pairs on the board shows detached solder points. Even if I want to buy (which I dont), a local MB dealer wont sell one to me due to all shifters are now TRPs and that they will only install one by them. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share by Email Posted by Anonymous on Jun 06, 2014 answers Apr 26, 2009 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sedan You may also get a check engine light if your transmission goes into limp mode. I bought this car with the transmission in limp home mode. Should I change it? If the solenoid is stuck closed, your car will . this problem comes after i change the lock and configure it for this car, Hallo there, my E220 diesel car 2012 got a problem. It could be multiple things but here are two issues that come to mind. Im having the gearbox oil changed but what could be the other options? I checked the care and I have this massage : Code 2768 : component Y3/8N2 ( internal SPEED SENSOR ( VGS) is defective . If you dont have a manual download it here:Mercedesmedic.com/ownersmanual/. The following codes are still present: 132, 135, 147. Hi Susan. Brake Light Switch My lack of communication on the CAN BUS is intermittent, which puts my car in LIMP MODE. I hope that you are still monitoring this page and this reply list. What should I be aware of if purchasing online? Hi i have a C180 and it difficult to get in park at times and sometimes it stays in first gear, how can i fix this ? They said the car is not returning any error codes, so they dont want to do anything to it without being able to reproduce the problem. Trouble moving from "drive" into . Pan had a small amount of clutch material on the bottom. Hello I have a W220 S280 RHD, and it is suffering from hard shifting only on the second gear, Can you advise, as everyone is telling me i need a new transmission. After being fitted to the car by the mechanic, the car went into the Limp mode, which was latter resolved by another mechanic. He probably used the manual shifter release. No..3 conductor plate faulty or soaked in oil due to leak n No.4 there isn't enough electricity reaching ur transmission. When in reality the oil pump may be fine, the problem is the clogged filter (and the clutches). Because the screen wash reservoir filler neck is directly in front of the ABS unit, water can get into the electrics if the owner hasnt been careful, and over time the connections can corrode. You will have to look down there. Here are the instructions on how to change the O-ring plug. Otherwise just use this as a rough guide. You can just replace the conductor plate. The only way to get the car out of park is to use the release with a screw driver and now the car will not come out of limp mode. Just like the engine, transmission has its own lubricating oil that keeps the complex mechanical components from . It seems that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to the third. Start by checking the fluid level and the 13 pin connector. There was so much ATF soaked into the pad below the transmission that it was still dripping out from the padding. Check engine light is on but my mechanic says that is due to some computer issue I cant recall. Please let us know if you have sorted this out already. Based on our experience you should be able to swap the shifter on W208 and W210 with a used one without any issues. Thanks for this great article. Ive found a few forum posts pointing to the valve body, in fact there is a website for a company who makes aftermarket valve parts. Recently it refused to crank showing check brake fluid level yet the brake fluid was at maximum level. I own a 2004 CLK SE 1.8 with a manual 6 speed gearbox. Just another question. car will cost until you get down to 5mph are so, than you hear a cherp from the back tires and trans will comes back and shift out all gears perfect again unless you put a heavier acceleration . Read the codes there should be something stored in the ECU / TCU. Dont forget that first warning! Sounds like a valve body. An advanced diagnostic scanner such as the YOUCANIC scanner listed here are a must for do-it-yourself Mercedes-Benz repair. Thank you. What can be the problem. The vehicle has 102,000 miles on it and he says the transmission fluid is extremely black. I have a 2003 C240 4Matic wagon. Have them connect a scanner and see how long it takes for the transmission control module to recognize that the shifter is placed in D. Hi doc.. i have a b180 2010 with 45000km on the clock.. car drives awesome.. recently the car went in limp mode.. transmission visit workshop.. i did code came up speed sensor.. we reset it. Good luck and come back update us once you fix the problem. Transmission stuck in 4th gear. The symptoms are the same as the ones that you describe. Thats not a typical symptom but our guess would be an issue with the valve body. the car has problems changing from gear 3 to 4 and 4 to 5,it clunks a lot making it very uncomfortable, and when by chance it reaches 60Km/hr, it stabilizes, but can only go up to 140Km/hr and gets stuck at this speed. The top part of the radiator on your Mercedes-Benz contains the chamber for the engine coolant/antifreeze while the bottom part contains the chamber for the transmission oil cooling. This could be due to several issues such bad a torque converter, bad transmission oil pump, water contamination in the transmission. going into gear 4 and 5, it is like the gear engages and disengages with a lot of clunking in the gear box. These are my questions as follows: 1. 2 1 2 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic 250Km. Valve body replacement cost: $500 to $1000. Not a typical MB problem to be honest. The first thing you should try is to check the transmission fluid level. Thats why it is so easy for the transmission to go into limp mode. The car jerks when moving from park to drive also. That is verifyingthat the fluid level is not low. Ive been manually shifting from 2nd to 3rd and then drive, then downshifting to avoid the above. Please help? By continuing to read this article you agree to use this information at your own risk. If you had this problem and replaced the transmission, you MUST replace the radiator as well. hello 2. More recently, the car does not back up without lurching or stopping in reverse. Re-soldered and reinstalled. Avoid overfilling your transmission. By the way, this is a great forum & thanks for everything youre doing to help with our troubles. The car doesnt come with a dipstick to check the transmission level but you can order one online for under $20. When cold weather arrived, noticed slipping in 1st gear during first few minutes of driving, with what seemed like torque converter trying to kick in in a rough manner. Upon driving our brand new Mercedes Forest River R.V. You will either need to get a new valve body which gets expensive considering that it will also require programming. Do you hear one? It may not be an issue with the transmission. After 5 minutes all seems fine. Parked the car for 15 minutes. After that it does nothing as far as engaging gears forward nor reverse. Mechanicswho are not familiar with Mercedes-Benz transmission suggest replacing the whole transmissions when the root of the problem in the O-ring plug. Thank you ! Here it is anyway. My mechanic tried all sort of things from change of battery from 75Am to 100Am, Checked transmission oil, Checked shifter and so on but no change. Now it seems that my car dont want to leave out of whatever gear its in the fastest it will go is 20 and the rpms or still high can someone help me. . You cant easily program a used one though. Janey SPONSORED LINKS Do you have the same problem? I have 06 C280 4matic. Rough gear shifting. Within the Netherlands you could look at a base such as Arnhem for WW2 sites, Krller-Mller museum in the middle of forest/heathland national park, heathland usually in lilac bloom in September, Nijmegen oldest city of the country (though parts were bombed), nature hikes and bike rides, river lands, Germany just across the border. Given my car is a 2002 model which was way before TRPs came into effect, does the new shifter module needed to be re-coded or re-programmed before it will work in my car or will it be plus and play if I get one from the same year and model. Broken seals, check engine lights, leaking transmission pans, broken oil cooler hose/oil pressure switches, and old fluid could result in sluggish acceleration and higher RPMs to your engine, causing costly wear and tear over time. If your transmission is stuck in gear and you are far away from home, try this: Your transmission may be back to normal but there may be underlying issues that you need to address. Use the correct type of transmission fluid. Got 9qt in it now and it was blowing the fluid back out like t as full. Dodge Challenger. Its just what gets added on the line according to the build sheet. Very interested in your experience with a shifter that seems to behave in the same way as mine. I appreciate it. After towed to the dealership, they could not replicate the situation. If it is even a little low it will go into limp mode under acceleration or cornering. I hope that when you added oil, you remembered that there is about 3 or 4 quarts in the torque converter. It appears to stay in either 2nd or 4th gear. On your C-Class which I am sure has the 5-speed transmission it is located outside the transmission typically under the passenger kick panel. Too bad! 1 people found this helpful. Mercedes Transmission Problems, Limp Mode, No Shifting: Troubleshooting Tips. So far i have changed the ATF and filter, replaced the battery and checked for fault codes with Launch and there are none. thanks for any help much appreciated, Hi I have a 1998 w210 E 220 cdi.estate , I have watch the videos on changing the 13 pin socket . It has recently started to go into Limp mode. Today, it will not get out of Limp Mode. It depends on which version of the valve body you have in your 722.9 transmission. SUV is 1999 ML320. Problem Description. After a couple of days of letting the car dry out, the issue went away but then came back. 3. hi there. So just some insight on my situation, my 2001 S500 would not shift. Category: Mercedes Satisfied Customers: 57,141 Experience: Bosch Certified Master Tech. After parking, I started driving and noticed a very strange behaviour. Any advice would be appreciated. and a kick when the transmission finally shifts up. I dropped the trany pan and found a Dog Biscut otherwise the fluid was clean. At your suggestion I also bought the icarsoft MB II scan tool. I have a cls320 and just some 4 days ago I changed the battery in the boot. Failed Transmission Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. I took it to a MB specialist and he said it was the gear box electric plate. Check the 13 pin connector for oil contamination. SRS code is not related to the transmission. Mercedes has released updated parts; the . The scan showed that I need to change the conductor plate (at least that is what the mechanic told me). I HAVE NO GEARS PRESSURE , OR REVERSE BUT IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES THE CAR DRIVE OR REVERSE SLOWLY I HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH OIL IN THE GEAR BOX THE CAR MOVE VERY SLOWLY OR NOT. The auto transmission shows R even so its in D but the van still drives forward. .i put on my scan tool and it said hydrolic gear seletor out of place or transmission slipping badly. I cleaned the plug and took it apart from the tranny housing still the same so i guess Ill start from the conductor plate kit with new plug n gasket n filter. Couple dayran almost perfect think it was litttle low on fluid. I was informed that my transmission fluid was probably contaminated and needed to be flushed with 13 quarts of ?, and then refilled with new oil. Gear selector / shifter bushing, This article is a great resource. Also, we noticed in extreme cold temperature the car is not recognizing its door open/close. A Mercedes When you enter the key in the lock you turn and no start or ignition for so you turn off and retry the car may start after 4 times When this happens, the most common symptoms one may experience are slipping in gears and "failsafe" mode. Pull over and turn the car off. If I engage 2 times in D & R after morning first start the kick is much less. Shifter stuck in P. It may also be the shifter module itself. I didnt do that. Anton. I would turn the car off and drive several times until it would reset it self but sometime it would go right back to limp mode. Also check the brake light switch. Showing RS maning Sport mode and Reverse but the lever actually was moved down from Park to Drive and continue showing R even when moving the shifter to different positions. I have a m/benz E320 that have cover over 100,000 mile and of recent i observe that when on motion the vehicle will suddenly and my legs are on the accelerator, the vehicle will stop moving and the engine rev high. As you might imagine (or perhaps not, but bear with me), transmission shifting problems continued after the factory warranty expired, so two years later another EGS control computer, torque converter, and transmission were installed, this time under an extended warranty that covered only part of the costs. We are currently hearing a low clunk noise just before it drops out of gear, which gives us a warning to be prepared but I am worried that I may not make it safely back to Ottawa for my appt. The car was cranking but no petrol coming through. W203 Automatic - Stays in first gear Electrics, . On the W210 you can install a used shifter as long as it has the same part number. Some of the shifting is quite abrupt. However, the Mercedes 5 speed 722.6 t. Are they related? Required fields are marked *. The 5-speed transmission that was used between 1995 up to 2008 is one of the best transmission ever built. Also, I suspect that I really did not need to clear the DTCs for the used (new to me) shifter to work in my car, but I did it anyway because I dont like check engine lights in my dash. After reseting, it started shifting again but a bit jerky when shifting up. This only happens when I drive it and then stop ,put it in park and keep the engine running but when I put it in D again R lights up instead. Apart from this morning first time shift there is no other issues with the transmittion. Hi I have 2007 350 c se coupe. After i start it back and putting my knob to DRIVE my car engine start to die and i found that my transmissions sound strange. Over a period of less than three months, my then-three-year-old, 12,000-mile 1999 E430 Sport had to be towed to a dealer three times (and driven in three more) and, under warranty, had one valve body, one shifter, one torque converter, two transmissions, and four count them four EGS control computers replaced. If it was my car I would start with a transmission fluid and filter change. Which I agreed that he change. They fall apart and clog the oil filter. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. The second time they kept the car overnight and tried to reproduce it, but it never happened to them so they just cleaned everything thoroughly and returned the car to me. (. A proper diagnosis should be performed to figure out this problem. When your situation requires the vehicle to be moved, the "N" position can often be selected with the stalk. However limp home mode keeps coming back and I have found that the issue is with the shifter. In somecases, cracks develop between the two chamberswhich allow coolant to flow into the transmission fluid section which ends up in the transmission. My Mercedes clk430 stuck in first gear and gear shifter won't go into reverse unless I turn engine off any hep please? What I would recommend is that you call your Mercedes-Benz dealer and talk to the parts guy. A generic OBDIIscanner will not work; you will either need aStar DAS Xentry scanner oran advanced scanner such as the ones we mentioned above or similar. What could the problem(s) be? Mercedes-Benz transmissions are very solid, and whole transmission replacement is very rarely needed. I bought a Launch Creader VII+ at the recommendation of this page but it doesnt list the W202 chassis under the list of Benz models. To find out which transmission your car isequippedwith goto www.mercedesmedic.com/decodeUse one the decoding options in that link to see the transmission code. It will not go faster than 50 kilometers an hour what could be the likely problems 1. accelerator 2. Do you think it could be the TCC or what would you recommend I check? 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