Oh, and car did not go into limp mode fortunately.. Look for a stamp towards the bottom. Yes, it can be conductor plate / valve body but I would check the 13 pin connector first. See if it is partially clogged. 17 reviews. Could be the reason why you have no R. Lastly, ensure that the transmission fluid is correct. 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. Good afternoon, these post was very helpful to me. These scanners will cost you about the same as a diagnostic at a repair shop would, except you get to use it over and over again. Apart from that, all fluids checked. Luckily for you, the transmission does not need to be removed. 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. I have 06 C280 4matic. They fall apart and clog the oil filter. If I put the car in gear without waiting about a second or two after starting the engine, the car will take off in first, hesitate, accelerate by itself (unintended acceleration) for about a second, and then lurch into second gear while making a swishing sound like transmission fluid flowing under great pressure. What is your advice on how to go about diagnosing this problem? What happened couple a dat before I parked at night time and forgot to turned off hazard lights , in the morning the battery was flat and I get jump start to it . You will either need to get a new valve body which gets expensive considering that it will also require programming. i inspected harness and looks fine on top and bottom at both connectors. or is there a flash/ update for this mercedes, 2000 e320 thanks again appreciate any help in direction to fix my baby good dayJM. Are they related? Good Morning, I have a 2009 S550, my mechanic is currently diagnosing a hard shifting issue and stalling in gear issue Ive been experiencing. Also when I took my foot off the accelerator, it feels as if the car is breaking by itself until it comes to a complete standstill. I would check fluid level and see if there are any transmission codes. Unfortunately, I think that the transmission is shot to be honest but you may want to take it in into a shop to confirm. Make sure that is dry. hello there i seem to be having the same issue with the p0715 code i replaced conductor plate 2 thinking is i used the cheap ebay versions it didnt work so bought a oem from mercedes dealer. Not on the 5 speed transmission. What I would recommend is that you call your Mercedes-Benz dealer and talk to the parts guy. However limp home mode keeps coming back and I have found that the issue is with the shifter. If it was me I would check some of the things you see in this article. If the trans oil is changed and the connector has new O rings, would that be a good way to attempt a repair? On clock it showed D but car still wont go. GetanOBD2/CANscanner that also reads transmission codesand check the engine/transmission codes. Is your engine check light on? Engaging D or R is now clunky but previously was silky smooth. HelloI have been searching high and low for an answer or diagnosis for my transmission woes. Have the codes read. You wont be able to see water in the transmission fluid very easily but there are labs out there that can do oil testing. I will take to shop but appreciate any advice on potential issues. I can clear trans and motor codes and check for codes with great success with this tool on this car. If I engage 2 times in D & R after morning first start the kick is much less. I tried to look up the inside codes but having no luck. Then started and run normally for a short trip. My E320, 2004 mercedes has just had its 84,000 mile work done. Looked for a technician. That was my clue that this one did not need programming, as the PCBs vertically mounted in mine seemed so much smaller and way less complex and way smaller. Hi I have 2007 350 c se coupe. MB transmission are generally bulletproof with the exception of a few minor issues. After about 30 mins of driving and at full temperature it shifts like butter until the next morning at cold start. Catalytic Converter (Burned by MAF Problem) I didnt actually see the water spill but I asked my wife if anything happened recently in the car that could have possible caused this issue with the shifter. Dodge Challenger. -its been happening for several months, in both cold and hot weather 35K. however, he insisted that i replace the system. Spilled any fluids on the center console? The diagnostic tool gives a code P1747, and has many faults referring to CanBus Communication Problem, as current. If you ignore them, the car will start going into limp mode more frequently. 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. Yes No Sunday, December 7th, 2008 AT 5:03 PM 1 Reply GFIMOTORCARS EXPERT Also check the metal rod that connects from shifter module to transmission. The shifter module will need to be programmed to match the VIN of your car. Next check the link between the shifter and valve body. These are my questions as follows: 1. I would buy a used cheap IC and install it for testing purposes. 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. Ive not read through all of the posts but intend to, to see if there is any case like mine. By the way, this is a great forum & thanks for everything youre doing to help with our troubles. If the solenoid is stuck closed, your car will . I also heard that an used shift module cannot be re-programmed. 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. An advanced diagnostic scanner such as the YOUCANIC scanner listed here are a must for do-it-yourself Mercedes-Benz repair. I have a 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo I inherited it and would love to keep it running. Slip to neutral and back to drive would re engage the transmission. It should be a dark red color. It seems your Mercedes is in limp home mode. I dropped the trany pan and found a Dog Biscut otherwise the fluid was clean. Take your MB to a shop with Star Diagnostic and they should be able to figure it out. Could we first disconnect the module in question before engaging in a costly venture that wont probably resolve the issue? I repeat: NO PROGRAMMING. Hello, I have problem with my autumatic transmission. Marty Ask Your Own Mercedes Question The price is also affected a lot depending on what parts and transmission fluid you are using. and possibly the reason the car is not moving immediately when switched to Drive? It may not be an issue with the transmission. So the limb mode seems to be connected with wrong gear selector display. What are the possible causes and how can it be repaired ? If the level is correct and you hear a whine, you may have serious transmission problems. Or any thing else . 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. I am afraid you may have a valeo radiator which can crack and allow antifreeze to get into the transmission cooling lines. How do I know which radiator I have in my 2003 CL500? MB C class c220 cdi 2004 automatic Transmission problem Posted by bmp51 on Feb 16, 2013. Have you checked the fault codes? Sir, my C180 Mercedes automatic transmission wont shift from first gear to the second gear. It should be on the back of the engine. Have the shop double check the transmission fluid level. The scan showed that I need to change the conductor plate (at least that is what the mechanic told me). Hello, 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. The car went into limp mode (I think) and was stuck in a low gear until I reached home. 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. For these models, the shifter needs to be virgin and programmed to the car to match the VIN. Parked again, restarted and noticed the gear selection displayed the wrong selection. Look at the radiator it should have a stamp of the manufacturer. 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. A new valve body at the dealer can cost between $500 and $1000. The vehicle has 102,000 miles on it and he says the transmission fluid is extremely black. Here are two of our favorite scanners that will read and erase trouble codes from the transmission control units on Mercedes-Benz cars. What year is your car? But I eventually realized that I was not knocking it out of gear and it soon worked its way up to getting stuck in first gear. Today, it will not get out of Limp Mode. An alternative solution is to try a Mercedes-Benz 7G 722.9 conductor plate repair service. Now I feel a slight hesitation from a dead stop sometimes or when I take my foot off the gas and coast and then accelerate while coasting. I bought this car with the transmission in limp home mode. Hi It was the exact same part number of the shifter in my car, and it works! Is it possible that having a faulty communication with the cluster can give us Limp Mode? One being, transmission consult workshop; and the other being Brake wear. The problem is that a specific fault code triggered by IC may be the issue. If your fluid level is OK, then listenfor a whine. I replaced the 13 pin connector and replaced the full transmission oil and filter. 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. Can any one help me out. SUV is 1999 ML320. I started it again and when i try to put the knob to DRIVE my engine dies. 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. Gear selector / shifter bushing, This article is a great resource. Much appreciated. And this is what leads a solenoid to become blocked. when i tried to read it again is showing me error code P0778. Fault code P205F and 0980 tried to reset the ECU but still no luck. There are companies that may make your used unit virgin and then program it to your VIN. 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. Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. 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? When the sensor input values from the different sensors inside the transmission, in the valve body, MAF sensor and other parameters are outside the normal operation range, the car could go into the limp mode, go home mode. 350. Any clues appreciated prior to major spend model year 2007. Also check the cable to make sure it in soaked in oil. Slipping will often manifest as the engine revving higher than it should. Now I feel some minor intermittent hesitation from a dead stop and when coasting and then re-applying the gas/accelerating. MAF Sensor re read more MB Paul Mercedes Technician I have to hold the shifter with pressure to one side for it to properly read drive and shift out of limp mode. Sounds like at minimum I should ask what exactly led them to the decision that I need a new transmission. 32 helpful votes. The old transmission fluid was very dirty (greenish gray color). It seems that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to the third. Please help, Hi,was driving. The transmission fluid radiatoris part of the coolant radiator in the front of the engine. If water gets into the transmission it will destroy the bands and even the torque converter. Okay if so would you think its because of the new battery? What do you suggest? (D illuminates). Can you check your radiator brand? The following codes are still present: 132, 135, 147. The problem with this car is that since it arrived here in South Africa, it could only shift gears from park, reverse, neutral and drive first gear. Sometimes smaller and sometimes harder kick. Known as the limp / fail safe / emergency mode is when your transmission is stuck in one gear and doesnt shift. Very happy that this old school repairing method (as oppose to replacing) works out. It does not go into limp mode. Hi, Wondering if there is a way to determine if the whining transmission noise is due to torque converter, bad transmission oil pump, or water contamination in the transmission? Look for oil at your TCU. 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. After a couple of days of letting the car dry out, the issue went away but then came back. 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. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. The transmission does not need to be removed. If your Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission gear selector is stuck, you can manually move the shifter from P to D (or D to P) using the shifter override feature found on almost all Mercedes-Benz models, including E-Class, C-Class, CL-Class, ML-Class, SLK-Class and other models. 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. Excellent article, very helpful! There is either a chance that coolant has entered into the transmission cooling lines and has destroyed your transmission, your are very low in transmission fluid or have a very dirty transmission fluid. 4. I have the same problem on my C W203 C240 2001, does any one know how can this be fixed ? I have changed oil,filtr and gear plate but still problem is there. Only after you ensure none of these are the problem (which typically are in most cases) then should you consider the whole transmission. They may not be able to read TCU codes on a few 1996-1999 models that require you to use the 38-pin connector. 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. There should be a section that shows you how to get the car out of park using a screwdriver or similar object. Ask me how I know . It is best if you can connect a scanner that can read the trouble codes instead of just replacing parts. I am in south africa waiting your reply. Good luck and come back update us once you fix the problem. My Question is do you need to drain the transmission oil out , it appears to be above the level of the transmission 7. buying an automatic A class with gearbox stuck in first gear.quotation for changing gearboxis it worth buying/repairingThanks Submitted:12 years ago. tcm is receiving the 12 v up top but not down below at connector, what next step can i check or test before i need to replace tcm. Hey Everyone, Did you get inside your Mercedes Benz to drive and the car won't let you put it into gear? Does not seem to have gone into limp mode, and no check engine lights. 1. I would look at the brake light switch or the shifter module. Since then, the ABS/ESP inoperative message has never gone away. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. It depends on which version of the valve body you have in your 722.9 transmission. However, the Mercedes 5 speed 722.6 t. Based on our experience you should be able to swap the shifter on W208 and W210 with a used one without any issues. But you cant just swap units from a used car. It wont Chang out of 1st. The5-speedtransmission was introduced around 1994 and was used up to 2007 models. The majority of the time, the problem is not as grave as you may think. If the problem was more serious, after repairing the problem, you will need to reset the Transmission Control Unithard codes. -First, determine if the car is in limp mode or if it is not moving at all. Note that these work on 1996 and newer MB cars. Thank you in advance for your reply. Single shift solenoid replacement cost: $50 - 150$. I am planning to replace the connector, valve body, filter, AFT and perhaps the solenoids??? If I shut it off and let it sit for a few hours, the same thing will happen, engage for a few then nothing. 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