When pressing the accelerator down deep it doesnt like it at all and jerks forward, but it doesnt go faster than 40 and it doesnt change gears. You can just replace the conductor plate. Which I agreed that he change. 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. Brake light switch (there is an article here about that) I have a cls320 and just some 4 days ago I changed the battery in the boot. Stop, switch off and start again and all is back in place. 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. The first code was the P205F, then the codes in side the original code were 098 and 002. 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. Not a typical MB problem to be honest. Cheers, I have a 2001 S500 with only 59202 miles on it. Roughly 3800 rpm at 60 km/h on the high way. Slip to neutral and back to drive would re engage the transmission. ..and showing (bas,srs)can you assist. What could be the problem and how can it resolved? Thanks If your fluid level is OK, then listenfor a whine. if i do this would i have to get it coded to the vehicle?? Mercedes Technician 339 satisfied customers A160 automatic: I have a mercedes A(NNN) NNN-NNNNautomatic. OBD-2 Scanners that can read and erase MB Transmission Control Unit. later on, we tried it a couple of times it worked normal. Any ideals. Hello, If that is your case replace your battery and use an OBD-2 scanner capable of clearing the fault codes from the transmission control unit. Works until you can get it fixed. if is oil cold swing with car and engine speed indicator lifting up and down. Can you help Lesley. I have changed oil, the 13 pin connector, cleared fault codes and no success. 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. 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. I would check fluid level and see if there are any transmission codes. Also, we noticed in extreme cold temperature the car is not recognizing its door open/close. You will need another transmission very soon otherwise. referencing pin 30 to 38. and im stuck there, what can it be. Rough gear shifting. i have changed the oil and filter but still the same. i drive a 2000 merc c280 and has been stuck in limp mode for months now.Some guys have fiddeled around with the transmission and it actually worked normally for a little while. My 2008 A-class 170 Auto (88,000km) recently gone into limp mode. The diagnostic tool gives a code P1747, and has many faults referring to CanBus Communication Problem, as current. This is a mercedes 2007 E350. TIP: If this is your problem, look upinthe owners manual. It was first installed in some 2004 models. Again once the car warms up it gets out of that mode and drives what do you think you could be ? 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. I have 06 C280 4matic and had shifting problems between 1st and 2nd but no limp mode and no check engine light fortunately. The prices do not include diagnosis and fluid replacement costs. I have changed oil,filtr and gear plate but still problem is there. After towed to the dealership, they could not replicate the situation. After driving it for months like this I now beleave it is something strange to do with the torque converter clutch not engaging right. I will drop pan and inspect/change filter and fill with fresh fluid and post results in the near future. The transmission shifts into the first and then to second gear but does not move into the third gear. Car still drove in that one single gear. Your Mercedes BMW 525 Diesel Touring Oct 28, 2008 #3 Some Mercedes will hold first up to about 3200 rpm when started from cold. First of all, I dont think you have a major issue (meaning I dont think you need a new transmission). Janey SPONSORED LINKS Do you have the same problem? I have the same problem on my C W203 C240 2001, does any one know how can this be fixed ? however, he insisted that i replace the system. We have a long awaited appt. 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 . After that the shift is going smooth and no issues. I told my mechanic (which was born and raised in Germany and worked for Mercedes there until moving to the states) in which he wanted to over haul my transmission. Hi, i am having problems with my W202 1994 model C200. Over time, small bits of metal and other debris will get into the fluid (if you've ever seen black transmission fluid, this is what causes it). Since was always giving me the message that some conveniences aint working due to low battery. Comment; Flag;. Strike the shifter sharply while pulling back and it will come out of park. 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. If you dont have a manual download it here:Mercedesmedic.com/ownersmanual/. A specific code or place to look? So decided to change and since then this message stopped coming up. On aMercedes, these two codes generic Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC, point to the transmission speed sensor which is installed on the conductor plate. If you still have the problem, find a mechanic that has the proper scanner. Thats where I would start. In turn you may be causing serious transmission damage. Our technicians tell us this is due to an internal component failure. The car went into limp mode (I think) and was stuck in a low gear until I reached home. I have fixed the limp home mode issue with my 2003 W203 C240 4matic wagon. Please I need your advice if I should replace the transmission Plate. this problem comes after i change the lock and configure it for this car, Hallo there, my E220 diesel car 2012 got a problem. The valve body would be the next thing I would change if it was my car. Shifter stuck in P. It may also be the shifter module itself. Make sure that is dry. Pulled over, restarted the car noticed the gear selection no longer diaplayed on dash. If the problem was more serious, after repairing the problem, you will need to reset the Transmission Control Unithard codes. Im a little hesitant. 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. I get into what feels like 1st and reverse gear. 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. Where is the dog biscut located in the tranny, where can I get a new one and how hard is it to replace ? Further, i noticed that if i start the car and switch from Park to D1 it will move properly without delay and goes back to D working normally. It does not go into limp mode. Too bad! This is designated as 722.6. After a day it got back on the limp mode. RudeMerc answered 6 years ago. Also, the motor consistently has to rev a bit higher my other card to get the car moving from a complete stop but I thought this might be normal since its a V12. 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. Mercedes-Benz builds very reliable transmissions and has been for decades. -if I wait for a while, sometimes 3 seconds, sometimes up to a minute or two, and try again a few times eventually the shifter always moves forward and lets me put the car into Park again As I was came off the motorway I needed to press the accelerator down to make the car go. In colder weather, truck does not like to go into D properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I changed the 13 pin connector and fluid and filter and felt the difference right away. In that case,you may have serious transmission problems. Thanks. Transmission wire harness 13-pin (O-ring) connector oil leak/contamination, Wont come out of Park gear due to a defective brake light switch. Dont forget that first warning! If the problem goes away, then you know the cluster is the issue. Ok, Thanks for your input Mercedes Medic! Hello, I have problem with my autumatic transmission. (D illuminates). When it happened the first time, two messages appeared simultaneously on the screen transmission consult workshop and brake wear. What do they look like? 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. It has recently started to go into Limp mode. Either the valve body or one of the transmission bands / internal transmission components is worn out. 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. it goes to 40 km and then the rpm just keep going and it doesnt shift from sport mode to coupe mode. If the level is correct and you hear a whine, you may have serious transmission problems. Should I change it? Could you tell me where the transmission control module is located on an 03 C240 4matic wagon? However, the Mercedes 5 speed 722.6 t. No..3 conductor plate faulty or soaked in oil due to leak n No.4 there isn't enough electricity reaching ur transmission. I can tell usually with the lights on as the gear indicator illuminates. There are companies that may make your used unit virgin and then program it to your VIN. Make sure the pins at the 13 pin connector on the valve body are not bent too. Write that code down, then go to ourMercedes-Benz customsearch to search all the Mercedes Benz related pages, forums and website in one place. By continuing to read this article you agree to use this information at your own risk. Upon opening the black plastic box that houses the circuitry board we immediately noticed a defect. 5 4 4 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic Air Conditioning . 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. That is verifyingthat the fluid level is not low. I bought the used one. Mercedes b180 gear stuck in park - Mercedes-Benz Cars & Trucks. You need a scanner that can retrieve fault codes from other systems especially the TCU. 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 The problem continued to happen. The majority of the time, the problem is not as grave as you may think. Then got up the next morning and start idles shifts all colum and the gears show in dash. Otherwise just use this as a rough guide. I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! Can any one help me out. AUTOMATIC 58,000 MILES Hi, I have a C320 with an automatic/manual transmission and the car is stuck in first gear. Thanks for your great job on this website bye Make sure you dont overfill. Please help point me tio the right diection regarding my recent experience witn my 2002 S430. I took it to a MB specialist and he said it was the gear box electric plate. My C200 is going to limp mode and when a stop and turn off it normal. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. Is this normal? GMC vehicles that use a 4-speed automatic 4L60E or 4L65E transmission can have intermittent or constant problems when switching to higher gears. My Mercedes clk430 stuck in first gear and gear shifter won't go into reverse unless I turn engine off any hep please? 2. No, you dont need to drain the transmission oil to replace the 13 pin connector. The connectionbetween the ignition module and the shifter module. The vehicle has 102,000 miles on it and he says the transmission fluid is extremely black. 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 The Vito has a ZF 4HP20 transmission and not a 722.6. After parking, I started driving and noticed a very strange behaviour. 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 . Mercedes has released updated parts; the . Then I ordered the conductor plate and replaced it with the new transmission oil but still no luck. 17 reviews. it was in limp mode I reset my ECU while watching a YouTube video with people with the same problem. Check the 13 pin connector for oil contamination. then, when slowing down, from high gear back to 1st. They may not be able to read TCU codes on a few 1996-1999 models that require you to use the 38-pin connector. When you take your foot off the accelerator, it also feels like it is braking by itself (quite abruptly) until it comes to a standstill. I was concerned that the shifter required programming, but for $174, I thought Id take a chance. If I turn off engine it works again but it happens every time. -First, determine if the car is in limp mode or if it is not moving at all. These transmissions are very sensitive to the fluid level. The 4matics were the last models that were changed from the 722.6 five-speed to the 722.9 seven-speed. 2. 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. 350. You should drop the pan and inspect your filter and fluid. The rpm will keep going up and it wont get into gear. i have a problem with my 722.6 gearbox. Thats great! 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. This was a bullet proof transmission, and you should be glad if your car has this transmission installed. buying an automatic A class with gearbox stuck in first gear.quotation for changing gearboxis it worth buying/repairingThanks Submitted:12 years ago. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. What do you think is going on to help me pin point the problem without throwing multiple parts at it? Anton. Apart from that, all fluids checked. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition. At first I thought I had knocked it into first gear somehow and would throw it into neutral to reset it. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. MB transmission are generally bulletproof with the exception of a few minor issues. Ask me how I know . Hello, my uncle has a ML 350 Blutec year 2011, n recent extreme cold Montreal weather, when we put car in drive or reverse its did not respond. My MBA auto 1999 e240 is stuck in one gear. See our list of toprecommendedscannershere. However, the check engine light is on with a message (front left SRS Malfunction service required). Replaced the battery and didnt make any difference. I started it again and when i try to put the knob to DRIVE my engine dies. Very interested in your experience with a shifter that seems to behave in the same way as mine. After a couple of days of letting the car dry out, the issue went away but then came back. Offers bi-directional suport. 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? These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. My E320, 2004 mercedes has just had its 84,000 mile work done. The car will go into limp mode as soon as it detects low level. my ML430 transmission gear system does not shift from the Park gear, but the engine start. I would look at the brake light switch or the shifter module. Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. You need to read this article https://www.mercedesmedic.com/must-read-722-9-7g-tronic-valve-body-conductor-plate/ My plan is to clear the transmission code and (look at and) change the 13-pin connector adapter, then if that doesnt work, pull the pan and change the conductor plate. 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. -at times the car will go for several trips without having it happen, and others it will happen on every stop of my trip After about 1 minute car would move with the slipping I had experienced earlier, then after a few minutes all OK. Problem Description. Burning Smell Now after your ears, your nose will be blessed with a peculiar burning fuel smell coming from the vehicle's engine. Brake Light Switch Had the car scanned at a non MB shop and the code is P240C Lever Module Control Module Implausible. Its a computer boot-up/initialization problem, and Im told they all do it. 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! When we came back and tried to drive no response on drive or reverse?. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. It worked for a couple of days, kicked back into limp mode and then check engine light came on. If the solenoid is stuck closed, your car will . Then started and run normally for a short trip. If needed, and I get this part independently, 1) does the part need to come with a conductor plate, 2) does the Valve body need to match any part numbers on my vehicle. Hi, I have a 1999 W202 C43 that is in limp mode and throwing code P0715. 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. Trouble moving from "drive" into . Air pollution (sighs)! 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 mechanic is of the opinion that we need to change the BAS module. Good luck. Now in the morning when car is cold it is ok runs normally, only after 10 to 15 minutes drive when engine gone hot problem start in changing gaers , I think it goes straight to 2nd gear with a jerk and not shifting the next Gaer . 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. Sounds like a valve body. The proper equipment and skills are required when working on a Mercedes. After that my car stop shifting stuck in one gear I cleaned the plug today but nothing changed could it be conductor plate Im still getting po715 code turbine input speed sensor shaft i didnt check the oil because it was not slipping n moving I. The car jerks when moving from park to drive also. Diagnostics was done and fault codes cleared Required fields are marked *. Thanks for this great article. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. 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. Please kindly let me know if any thoughts. Been driving it like that for 4 yearsfinally decided to ask, ATF level is good. Thanks. 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