is it worth the money to fix at all ? showed to a local tech n as per his dignoistic its vavle body, Hello I would like to understand the connection between the mechanical gear selector and the electrical feedback signal for the selected gear. 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. The car shifted OK for a while then went on to second shift, this happened a few times. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. 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. 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. Can you help Lesley. 8. Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode. MAF Sensor The car went into limp mode (I think) and was stuck in a low gear until I reached home. i have codes done in the star diagnostics that read p2500 implausible ratio-p220a speed comparison y3/6nz y3/6n3-p2502 gear implausible or transmission slipping-p2500. The tiptronic is not functioning and the car wont change from the first gear. I have a 2002 E320 4Matic. this should be the speed sensor plate gone down, not too expensive to fix, the part cost 135 and with an indie the whole job around 250 Cole@MBS Forum Supporter Authorised Forum Supporter Joined Marty Ask Your Own Mercedes Question P0715 is transmission related but still a generic code. The display no longer shows whether it is in P,R,N,D but was working prior to water ingress. Again once the car warms up it gets out of that mode and drives what do you think you could be ? Not a typical MB problem to be honest. Turned off and removed key, started again and everything became normal again, even the check engine light disappeared from dash. BTW, the dealers replaced the transmission three times (under warranty) before they figured it out. If you had this problem and replaced the transmission, you MUST replace the radiator as well. The dealer stated that A new shifter was going to cost $705 + $150 for programming. (battery and gearbox oil has been changed). My guess would be that the shifter module is the issue. Shifter stuck in P. It may also be the shifter module itself. My Question is do you need to drain the transmission oil out , it appears to be above the level of the transmission Posted by bmp51 on Feb 16, 2013. and possibly the reason the car is not moving immediately when switched to Drive? I have owned mercedes autos since 1994, and never had this happen. Could be defective. You may also get a check engine light if your transmission goes into limp mode. Well unless its a CLK500 or E500 equipped with Valeo radiator. Yes No Sunday, December 7th, 2008 AT 5:03 PM 1 Reply GFIMOTORCARS EXPERT Check the fluid level and the valve body. You will need Dipstick Tool for 722.6 722.9 Mercedes-Benz Transmission for measuring fluid level. Hello! Hi, When it happened the first time, two messages appeared simultaneously on the screen transmission consult workshop and brake wear. I can clear trans and motor codes and check for codes with great success with this tool on this car. OBD-2 Scanners that can read and erase MB Transmission Control Unit. Since then, the ABS/ESP inoperative message has never gone away. 722.699 After 5 minutes all seems fine. I took it to a MB specialist and he said it was the gear box electric plate. Do you think it could be the TCC or what would you recommend I check? Hello doc Dodge Challenger. The car was cranking but no petrol coming through. Thats great! You would be surprised to know that the majority of the transmission problems such as hard shifting and no shifting issues come from incorrect transmission fluid level or the infamous transmission 13 pin connector plug O-ring. 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. Just another question. A proper diagnosis should be performed to figure out this problem. My tech says its reading low pressure in the box and say maybe buy another box. Car still drove in that one single gear. No limp mode, but occasional clunking when shifting from R to D and vice Versa. More on this latter. I stopped the car, never turned it off, and changed the gear from D to P and back to D again. 2. Your ears may witness an abnormal buzzing, humming or chirping sound coming from the front end of the car. Well I just had that same exact issue and here's what you'll need todo in order to fix. My car has just passed the 200,000-mile mark, and after 16-plus years I would probably keep it for another 100,000 miles if not for the rust gradually working its destructive magic on all of the major body panels and, most notably, the drivers side front spring mount. I have fixed the limp home mode issue with my 2003 W203 C240 4matic wagon. Your Mercedes BMW 525 Diesel Touring Oct 28, 2008 #3 Some Mercedes will hold first up to about 3200 rpm when started from cold. Thanks for your help and all this great information. These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. After being fitted to the car by the mechanic, the car went into the Limp mode, which was latter resolved by another mechanic. Start by checking the fluid level and the 13 pin connector. MB transmission are generally bulletproof with the exception of a few minor issues. 59k miles. Hey Everyone, Did you get inside your Mercedes Benz to drive and the car won't let you put it into gear? Engine would rev but car would not move. Did you use a generic code reader? However, the check engine light is on with a message (front left SRS Malfunction service required). Some of the shifting is quite abrupt. Car goes into limp mode once pulled away. re read more MB Paul Mercedes Technician 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S320 6 CYL 2WD AUTOMATIC 99,100 MILES The History: About 4 weeks ago when cold weather started I noticed that, when I drove off first thing in the morning, my car was not automatically changing up through the gears (I mention the cold weather because I thought something may have become frozen with temp down to -11 at night). I would check fluid level and see if there are any transmission codes. On that model year even removing the cluster shouldnt send the transmission in limp mode. 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. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. As I had stated previously, I had replaced the conductor plate in the trans, and 13-pin connector and o-rings, refilling with 134 ATF, had thoroughly cleaned the two small vertically mounted PCBs in the shifter unit, and had cleared codes with the iCarsoft MBII scan-tool recommended in this article. Valve body replacement cost: $500 to $1000. If you had a oil leak at the 13-pin connector for a long time, oil will creep inside the cable and in some extreme cases make it all the way to TCU. Your email address will not be published. Hi, i am having problems with my W202 1994 model C200. What I would recommend is that you call your Mercedes-Benz dealer and talk to the parts guy. If your fluid level is OK, then listenfor a whine. After a day it got back on the limp mode. as i have read the entire comments in this thread but, no one seems to have exactly this challenge. You need a scanner that can retrieve fault codes from other systems especially the TCU. Let me know if you have any questions. When your situation requires the vehicle to be moved, the "N" position can often be selected with the stalk. These are independent shops that will take your old 722.9 transmission control module and try to repair it. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. 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. Then I parked the car and tried next day but the same symptoms came back. In this condition, you only get speeds up to 30 mph max. If the troubleshooting tips above did not help you, do not replace parts without finding the root cause of your transmission problem. Known as the limp / fail safe / emergency mode is when your transmission is stuck in one gear and doesnt shift. If the problem goes away, then you know the cluster is the issue. Failed Transmission Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. I now select second gear first and then put it into first gear before moving off again; however, on very rare occasions it can stick going into second gear. Remove the shift knob by turning the chrome lock 1/4 turn and pull straight off. I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! In this article, we discuss the most common Mercedes-Benz transmission problems and how you can fix some of them. Missing higher gears or transmission stuck in 1st gear. It will say if you have a 722.6 (5 speed) or a 722.9 (7 speed). Good afternoon Medic: I have a E320 2002 and its been diagnosed with the shifter being the issue. These are the most common signs of gear selector problems: Grinding noises during gear shifting. You need a scanner that has the 38 pin connector. 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. hello 2. I appreciate it. You will need a good technician to troubleshoot your problem. You canget a conductor plate herefor less than $200. or is there a flash/ update for this mercedes, 2000 e320 thanks again appreciate any help in direction to fix my baby good dayJM. This could be due to several issues such bad a torque converter, bad transmission oil pump, water contamination in the transmission. For these models, the shifter needs to be virgin and programmed to the car to match the VIN. Ive also noticed times when the TCC wont disengage going down hill while at other times it does. 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. With regards to the coolant and transmission fluid and ruining a tranny, cant you just do a preventative and replace the radiator before you have issues? Our technicians tell us this is due to an internal component failure. Re-soldered and reinstalled. 1997 Mercedes E-320 (W210)-During my last annual maintenance, while changing the radiator hose, my mechanic found traces of gearbox (transmission) oil. then, when slowing down, from high gear back to 1st. If it is black, it needs to be changed along the transmission oil filter. i have 2008 mercedes gl450 4matic with 139 k miles all of a sudden it goes to limp n now it starts shifts to P/N/D/R not movign at all No, you dont need to drain the transmission oil to replace the 13 pin connector. It happens occasionally, not all the time. We have a long awaited appt. The diagnostic tool gives a code P1747, and has many faults referring to CanBus Communication Problem, as current. If your Mercedes is in limp mode, dont panic. Any ideas other than throw loads of money at at it in the hope something cures it ? A200 auto hatchback not selecting gears ,not moving. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. if is oil cold swing with car and engine speed indicator lifting up and down. Original ATF. 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 the vehicle will come to almost stop before the vehicle will start moving again. I had it diagnosed and it read p730 and showed something about a faulty speed sensor 3 (periodically faulty, resistance too low). Also do you know does your car have the 722.6 transmission? I had it priced at the dealership which was very expensive for $1015. Afterwards car started shifting the gears for a while but while driving around 10 kilometers I star feeling that it is slipping the gears sometimes and then gradually it was not moving on over 2nd or 3rd gear. I have changed the following: 13 Pin Plug on Transmission Base 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? Your email address will not be published. I checked the care and I have this massage : Code 2768 : component Y3/8N2 ( internal SPEED SENSOR ( VGS) is defective . Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. It seems that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to the third. It wont Chang out of 1st. Now its in limp mode only. Good luck. Warren, Hi, have c200 kompressor petrol model 2003. Hi I have a clk 230 kompressor 2000 year. 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. Bought the car for my wife for a anniversary present.now it seems like a bad gift. 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. i inspected harness and looks fine on top and bottom at both connectors. Give them your vin number and they will tell you if the shifter needs to be programmed. I tried to look up the inside codes but having no luck. Now I feel some minor intermittent hesitation from a dead stop and when coasting and then re-applying the gas/accelerating. Full MB control unit diagnostics. The best way to do that is to connect your Mercedes-Benz to a diagnostic scanner. They fall apart and clog the oil filter. Problem Description. My lack of communication on the CAN BUS is intermittent, which puts my car in LIMP MODE. Sometimes smaller and sometimes harder kick. The 4matics were the last models that were changed from the 722.6 five-speed to the 722.9 seven-speed. My C200 is going to limp mode and when a stop and turn off it normal. Mercedes has released updated parts; the . Too bad! Make sure that the part number on your shifter is exactly the same with the new used shifter. It continously shows fault code B 1021. Another reason the automatic gear shift stuck in park could be a problem with the brake switch. No..3 conductor plate faulty or soaked in oil due to leak n No.4 there isn't enough electricity reaching ur transmission. Working prior to water ingress other than throw loads of money at at it in the transmission times! Will need Dipstick tool for 722.6 722.9 Mercedes-Benz transmission for measuring fluid level diagnostic! Guess would be that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to a MB and. 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