Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Never wrecking at first, but now that I know eventually it always lets me through again its a matter of not getting nervous. One being, transmission consult workshop; and the other being Brake wear. Did you find out what the problem was? If I engage 2 times in D & R after morning first start the kick is much less. 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. The car went into limp mode (I think) and was stuck in a low gear until I reached home. The transmission has a dipstick tube but with no dipstick in it. Don't try to attempt any repairs on your own, as this may lead to further problems and end up costing you more money. In limpmode, your car will drive in second gear. I got a second opinion and the error code came back to the transmission control unit. Check the fluid level and the valve body. The 4matics were the last models that were changed from the 722.6 five-speed to the 722.9 seven-speed. I repeat: NO PROGRAMMING. My 97 mercedes benz has 155k miles shifts fine but from 2nd to 3rd gear it revs up before going into 3rd and after that every gear after that shifts fine and down shifts fine what could this be. Category: Mercedes Show More Show Less Ive not read through all of the posts but intend to, to see if there is any case like mine. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. Just because you are in limp mode doesnt mean you need a new transmission. Then I ordered the conductor plate and replaced it with the new transmission oil but still no luck. Much appreciated. 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. 4. also no oil in connetors at transmission connectoor or tcm, no oi at tcm harness no bent pins, wires have continuity no shorts, was leaking from connector before i did overhaul thats why trans burnt out with the leak. 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. hi guys Fault code P205F and 0980 tried to reset the ECU but still no luck. My guess would be that the shifter module is the issue. Get the oil dipstick tool and measure the transmission fluid level. Any suggestions? Today, it will not get out of Limp Mode. 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. 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. Some of the shifting is quite abrupt. with Mercedes dealership back in Ottawa and it is quite a distance (5 hrs.) I own a 2004 CLK SE 1.8 with a manual 6 speed gearbox. 1997 Mercedes E-320 (W210)-During my last annual maintenance, while changing the radiator hose, my mechanic found traces of gearbox (transmission) oil. How do I know which radiator I have in my 2003 CL500? That means the fluid is not circulating in the transmission. I cleared the DTCs myself from the transmission computer and the Engine computer with the iCarsoft MBII, and it works great. You want to start with the most common and least expensive problem. Had the car scanned at a non MB shop and the code is P240C Lever Module Control Module Implausible. Also check the cable to make sure it in soaked in oil. You can not use an older shifter on W220 and newer MB models. If you dont have a manual download it here:Mercedesmedic.com/ownersmanual/. Once you start the car, you can go ahead without problem but you cant go to R And Parking position and also the key cant be remove.so, the car is parked. Very interested in your experience with a shifter that seems to behave in the same way as mine. This morning it happe again. Good evening, thanks for a very informative article. Very helpful information. 59k miles. Pls kindly advice thw nwxt step i should take to take it out of limp mode. Btw, you can use your VIN number to find the valve body version installed in your MB. A specific code or place to look? 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 ? 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. 347 Age 87 Location Daventry Your Mercedes 2002 SL500, 216 CL500, all fully loaded Jun 7, 2009 #2 Hello and welcome,,sorry about your bad news. W203 Automatic - Stays in first gear Electrics, . Take your MB to a shop with Star Diagnostic and they should be able to figure it out. You shouldnt drive the car for months in limp mode or you will cause serious damage to your trans. In the video below we show you how to use a diagnostic scanner totroubleshoot your transmission, read and clear fault codes. Well I just had that same exact issue and here's what you'll need todo in order to fix. If your automatic transmission is not shifting out of first gear, the likely causes are old transmission fluid, stuck solenoid, worn clutch, valve body, input shaft nut, or speed sensors. Also do you know does your car have the 722.6 transmission? Your Mercedes BMW 525 Diesel Touring Oct 28, 2008 #3 Some Mercedes will hold first up to about 3200 rpm when started from cold. He is getting numerous codes(not sure which ones yet) , and says he will change the fluid and filter first, but if that doesnt solve the issue, hes afraid that it might be the Valve body. See if it is partially clogged. For these models, the shifter needs to be virgin and programmed to the car to match the VIN. Okay if so would you think its because of the new battery? Would these troubleshooting steps still work for my van? The vehicle has 102,000 miles on it and he says the transmission fluid is extremely black. Do you see the selected gear on the instrument cluster P/N/R/D? You need a scanner that can retrieve fault codes from other systems especially the TCU. The codes will give the technician a direction for his diagnosis. Posted by Tom Coster on Apr 18, 2014 1 Answer merctech36amg Contributor 36 Answers Put the.car on diagnostics Posted on Jun 06, 2014 5 Related Answers Anonymous 11 Answers SOURCE: 2002 GMC Envoy Stuck in Reverse broke cable Remove the key. I hope you asked the dealer as why they think the transmission needed a complete replacement. Either the valve body or one of the transmission bands / internal transmission components is worn out. Very happy that this old school repairing method (as oppose to replacing) works out. After2000this is controlled byan electricalwire. The problem continued to happen. 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 would look at the brake light switch or the shifter module. I have a S320 2000 model with 722 618 transmission. Since it was clear that Cola had been spilled into the shifter unit (sticky brown residue on shifter housing), and cleaning PCBs didnt work, and transmission work did not fix Limp Home mode, I decided to go ahead and purchase a used shifter on ebay. I would buy a used cheap IC and install it for testing purposes. Known as the limp / fail safe / emergency mode is when your transmission is stuck in one gear and doesnt shift. You will have to look down there. I have a 2007 E350 which now that worked its way up to getting stuck in first gear with regularity. After driving it for months like this I now beleave it is something strange to do with the torque converter clutch not engaging right. Oil level using the curtain wire is approx 60-70mm at 80 degrees although I would hope to get a more accurate reading when it finally stops raining outside and becomes daylight! It happens occasionally, not all the time. Traditionally the worst hotel week of the year the IBC. Air pollution (sighs)! Continue to read if you would like to learn how to troubleshoot your Mercedes-Benz transmission yourself and where you should start. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. Once you replace the transmission O-ring plug you will need an OBD-II diagnostic scanner to erase the fault codes. I have a 2008 model MB C300 and each time i start the car and switch from Park to Drive, the car does not move immediately until about 5-7 minutes later, it will then engage and drive properly to any limit. Its not really that common. It was the exact same part number of the shifter in my car, and it works! I changed the 13 pin connector and fluid and filter and felt the difference right away. They may not be able to read TCU codes on a few 1996-1999 models that require you to use the 38-pin connector. The battery was dead when I bought the car. Can you help Lesley. In turn you may be causing serious transmission damage. Let us know if you have an update. Watch the video below to learn how to check the transmission fluid level on your Mercedes-Benz. Ask me how I know . Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. Required fields are marked *. Codes point straight to the shifter failure. Including Engine, Transmission, ABS, Airbag, SRS, SBC Brakes, ESP, EPS, Air Suspension and more. A new valve body at the dealer can cost between $500 and $1000. Once you do that, in some cases the car will go out of limp mode right away. Do not press the gas pedal or any other buttons on the car. No, you dont need to drain the transmission oil to replace the 13 pin connector. It helps warm up the cat. Cheers, I have a 2001 S500 with only 59202 miles on it. Thank you in advance for your reply. Reverse n 2nd kinda normal. Single shift solenoid replacement cost: $50 - 150$. Gave her a transmission reset same as I saw on YouTube- all fine. Which means you can do this repair yourself if you are willing to get under the car. You should find all gears have come back. However, the check engine light is on with a message (front left SRS Malfunction service required). Customer Question quotation for changing gearbox is it. Parked the car for 15 minutes. Its a computer boot-up/initialization problem, and Im told they all do it. Roughly 3800 rpm at 60 km/h on the high way. The main issue is selecting first gear. .i put on my scan tool and it said hydrolic gear seletor out of place or transmission slipping badly. Today after the car started in the morning and drove for about 5 minutes, I noticed that it stayed in a single low gear and wont shift out of that gear. Also, check for corrosion of ABS unit connection/wiring loom plug. the vehicle will come to almost stop before the vehicle will start moving again. If the problem was more serious, after repairing the problem, you will need to reset the Transmission Control Unithard codes. Yes, you definitely could. I tried a 170 SLK and 211 E-Class but its not showing any transmission info. Well unless its a CLK500 or E500 equipped with Valeo radiator. Everything works so far. Thats not a typical symptom but our guess would be an issue with the valve body. Clicking noises. Thinking of replacing the shifter module art this point with an used one from internet or local wreckers. What can be the problem. Top 5 Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems. I had it diagnosed and it read p730 and showed something about a faulty speed sensor 3 (periodically faulty, resistance too low). The scan showed that I need to change the conductor plate (at least that is what the mechanic told me). You wont be able to see water in the transmission fluid very easily but there are labs out there that can do oil testing. 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