Here it is anyway. This morning it happe again. Mercedes has released updated parts; the . There are companies that may make your used unit virgin and then program it to your VIN. RudeMerc answered 6 years ago. Then I parked the car and tried next day but the same symptoms came back. Make sure the 13 pin connector is not loose. Some of the older models had cable used to unlock the car frompark. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 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 2002 E320 4Matic. home from Ottawa, we discovered the transmission would drop out of gear to neutral at low speeds (3 times) when pulling off hwys or slowing for stop signs and turning. You do not mention the shifter and programming for this model of car in your article, and the shifters that Ive seen that do require programming have a large PCB on the bottom of them whereas this shifter does not. 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. 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. Missing higher gears or transmission stuck in 1st gear. Turns out it was not still leaking. Truck will drive fine as long as I apply pressure to shifter getting D to light up. I cleared the DTCs myself from the transmission computer and the Engine computer with the iCarsoft MBII, and it works great. Replaced the battery and didnt make any difference. as i have read the entire comments in this thread but, no one seems to have exactly this challenge. If I had that car, I would check the 13 pin connector first. 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. The Products we make: Jaguar E Type 3.8, 4.2, V12 & 2 + 2 gearbox, speedo drive fitted and 0.63 5th gear - Jaguar XK120/140/150 gearbox, speedo drive fitted and 0.63 5th gear - Jaguar MK2 gearbox, speedo drive fitted and 0.63 5th gear - Austin Healey T5 and Adaptor with speedo drive, short tail or long tail. (battery and gearbox oil has been changed). He probably used the manual shifter release. -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 Slightly rough downshifting as well. 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. Could be the reason why you have no R. Lastly, ensure that the transmission fluid is correct. You can just replace the conductor plate. 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. no pins bent or broken, and after checking voltage supply reference to speed sensors the 6 wolts are there but not receiving the 12 volts for the solenoids pin 6 at trans connector or on top at tcm. 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. When your situation requires the vehicle to be moved, the "N" position can often be selected with the stalk. Can anybody explain to me what is happening to my gear box ? The reason it was designed this way is to protect the transmission from further damage. So decided to change and since then this message stopped coming up. Write that code down, then go to ourMercedes-Benz customsearch to search all the Mercedes Benz related pages, forums and website in one place. Please I really need your help Medic Hi to all my thoughts are to change the 13 pin connector and get a used tested valve body and conductor plate. 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 These are independent shops that will take your old 722.9 transmission control module and try to repair it. Posted by bmp51 on Feb 16, 2013. 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. 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. Which means you can do this repair yourself if you are willing to get under the car. Thats not a typical symptom but our guess would be an issue with the valve body. I just authorized a rebuilt @ $6,100. ), and downshifting the same way to avoid the problems. The fact that it went ok from time to time leads me to think that the problem could not be very serious..and yes.., getting into reverse and 1st goes with that thump each time. Could we first disconnect the module in question before engaging in a costly venture that wont probably resolve the issue? Got 9qt in it now and it was blowing the fluid back out like t as full. Please. Full MB control unit diagnostics. Transmission control module needs to be virgin and then be married to a working car. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. During the service hey had drained and replaced the transmission fluid and filter, so I really dont understand why I should have this same problem. 13 pin connector plug O ring and valve body replaced. Looked for a technician. I bought this car with the transmission in limp home mode. In one of them, the vehicle will refuse to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Get the fault codes from the transmission control unit. 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 an 07 W221 S600 V12 with a 722.6 trans. The7-speedtransmission was introduced in early 2000. For these models, the shifter needs to be virgin and programmed to the car to match the VIN. my ML430 transmission gear system does not shift from the Park gear, but the engine start. I have a 2009 ML 350 once it got cold outside it would go into limp mode only when I would start it up but after the car warms up it drives fine . Any advice would be appreciated. I have 06 C280 4matic. I own a 2008 A-class (A170 auto) and it has done 88,000 km. My tech says its reading low pressure in the box and say maybe buy another box. Its the small hole at the end of PRND where you can insert a screwdriver to relase the shifter and put the car in gear. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. Would these troubleshooting steps still work for my van? You will get a fault code which will point you in the right direction. I even have pictures of the electronics board. But I would definitely like to get it fixed! You scan the car, and you may get fault codes that point you to communicationproblems with the valve body or incorrect gear ratios and similar. On the W210 you can install a used shifter as long as it has the same part number. Should I replace the shifter and can I buy a used shifter? Thanks. 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. Another reason the automatic gear shift stuck in park could be a problem with the brake switch. 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? Dodge Challenger. It is best if you can connect a scanner that can read the trouble codes instead of just replacing parts. If your Mercedes is in limp mode, dont panic. What do you suggest? Once again please help!!! 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. 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. It is hard to say without properly diagnosing it. The gear shifter usually shifts but it will not. Problem solved for less than $20. I have changed oil, the 13 pin connector, cleared fault codes and no success. Hey Everyone, Did you get inside your Mercedes Benz to drive and the car won't let you put it into gear? Glad to hear you solved your problem without spending a fortune. The shifter module will need to be programmed to match the VIN of your car. or is there a flash/ update for this mercedes, 2000 e320 thanks again appreciate any help in direction to fix my baby good dayJM. My 2008 A-class 170 Auto (88,000km) recently gone into limp mode. When it senses a gear change is required, the computer sends an electrical signal to activate the corresponding solenoid in your transmission, which opens the solenoid and allows transmission fluid to flow through it, which supplies pressure to the bands that shift your car into the requested gear. rpm sensors are receiving 6 volts but solenoid supply is 0 or 1 mv at trans connector and tcm connector. It does not go into limp mode. Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a new valve body (will talk more about the valve body in the next step) replace the Mercedes Transmission 13-Pin Connector Adapter Plug + O-rings. -And so here I am with the problem still occasionally happening. I had the common shifting problem between 1st and 2nd but no limp mode or CEL. Then I ordered the conductor plate and replaced it with the new transmission oil but still no luck. Then get a rubber mallet immediately. A local repair shop had the trans pan off to fix a leak.That is when the 1rst gear problem appeared. 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. No probelm shifting in reverse, N or D when in limb mode tho. 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. When we came back and tried to drive no response on drive or reverse?. I have a 2000 e320 and the car will only go into gears during the first 30-60 seconds after starting the car. Fault code P205F and 0980 tried to reset the ECU but still no luck. Please kindly let me know if any thoughts. 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. Car still drove in that one single gear. replaced connector and conductor plate with no success. It does not happen all the time, only occasionally. Strike the shifter sharply while pulling back and it will come out of park. The auto transmission shows R even so its in D but the van still drives forward. He fixed the petrol issue. Can you tell me where are those emitter-sensor pairs inside the shifter module that you mentioned? Typically not a good experience. Your Mercedes BMW 525 Diesel Touring Oct 28, 2008 #3 Some Mercedes will hold first up to about 3200 rpm when started from cold. Burning Smell Now after your ears, your nose will be blessed with a peculiar burning fuel smell coming from the vehicle's engine. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition. GMC vehicles that use a 4-speed automatic 4L60E or 4L65E transmission can have intermittent or constant problems when switching to higher gears. Look for oil at your TCU. Codes point straight to the shifter failure. 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. Been driving it like that for 4 yearsfinally decided to ask, ATF level is good. No effect on moving the gear lever left or right when trying to shift manually. It may also be gas pedal accelerator position sensor. If the problem goes away, then you know the cluster is the issue. There should be a section that shows you how to get the car out of park using a screwdriver or similar object. Hmmm, Did you add the correct amount of fluid? Well dipped pan today and change filter.still operates the same. 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. 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?? Flag Add Your Answer Ad 1 Answer Paul Kim Level 2: An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points MVP: An expert that got 5 achievements. 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. Can you enlighten me? How is that possible if the car moved into the garage? Thanks! 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. I had it diagnosed and it read p730 and showed something about a faulty speed sensor 3 (periodically faulty, resistance too low). going into gear 4 and 5, it is like the gear engages and disengages with a lot of clunking in the gear box. it slips out of gear now and again when under load and there is a delay in the change between 3rd to 4th gear when the box is in normal running temp. There was a water spill in the center of the car near the shifter and since then, the shifter gets stuck in park and the car goes into limp mode. 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. Any clues appreciated prior to major spend model year 2007. 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. 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. Or any thing else . or what could the problem? Ive had a second gear lurch problem in my 1999 E430 for 15 years. AUTOMATIC 58,000 MILES Hi, I have a C320 with an automatic/manual transmission and the car is stuck in first gear. Hi, I have gone through the above MB transmission problems. To answer your questions. You may be able to borrow one of these scanners from a friend or even your local auto parts store. Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmissionfailure and require transmission replacement. Which I agreed that he change. Read the codes there should be something stored in the ECU / TCU. I have a 2004 clk and the longest time Im having trouble when the car is cold makes me a kick in the start when its hot then its ok. Hi Mercedes Medic 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 . Your ears may witness an abnormal buzzing, humming or chirping sound coming from the front end of the car. 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. Your problem could be the valve body or the 13-pin connector leaking oil. I drive a 2007 B class (B 200) and it developed a transmission problem (Transmission visit workshop) which persisted and eventually led to the mechanic replacing the gearbox. The prices do not include diagnosis and fluid replacement costs. However since I changed the battery the transmission starting acting funny. 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. Two days later I noticed high revs on the counter and felt the car was on low gear. Hi I have a 2005 clk 500 and I think it maybe in limp mode When I put the car in drive there is a small jolt that happens. After overhauling my 722.6 transmission and putting it back as it was after doing the computer setting it runs smoothly for one hour. Failed Transmission Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. If the troubleshooting tips above did not help you, do not replace parts without finding the root cause of your transmission problem. Hello doc 2. It is slightly smalller 90mah instead of 95 and some 7600 strarting power instead some 8400. 1. Water contamination destroys the clutches inside the transmission. The 5-speed transmission that was used between 1995 up to 2008 is one of the best transmission ever built. Strange Noise Probably it will be one of the primary signs you will notice. You need to find the reason your transmission is going into limp mode or not shifting. It is easy to misdiagnose this issue as a bad transmission oil pump. Ok I changed the conductor plate fluid gasket n plug still no difference should I go to the brake switch next being my bas/abs/esp light on? -its been happening for several months, in both cold and hot weather An alternative solution is to try a Mercedes-Benz 7G 722.9 conductor plate repair service. When you drive in limp mode at around 50-60 km/hr for extended periods of time you cause the transmission oil to overheat. (D illuminates). 5. 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. Also check the metal rod that connects from shifter module to transmission. i inspected harness and looks fine on top and bottom at both connectors. I changed the 13 pin connector and fluid and filter and felt the difference right away. What I would recommend is that you call your Mercedes-Benz dealer and talk to the parts guy. Hi, I was driving on the motorway and I pushed the Mercedes benz clk 500 2006 model a bit to about 90mph for about 5-6 mins. I think you are talking about the magnet thats in the pan. 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 car will go into limp mode as soon as it detects low level. Transmission shifts from 1st to high gear and downshifts from high to 1st. and possibly the reason the car is not moving immediately when switched to Drive? The valve body would be the next thing I would change if it was my car. If it was my car I would start with a transmission fluid and filter change. 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. I have a 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo I inherited it and would love to keep it running. Can you use a used transmission control module from a working car? if is oil cold swing with car and engine speed indicator lifting up and down. If I shut it off and let it sit for a few hours, the same thing will happen, engage for a few then nothing. Comment; Flag;. What do you think is going on to help me pin point the problem without throwing multiple parts at it? Luckily for you, the transmission does not need to be removed. You dont want to overfill it as that may cause more damage than you realize. Hey u changed the brake switch still the same the scanner still giving me the po715 code the prnd shows up on the instrument panel and i read about the limp mode it says it wont go past 30mph well i can go over 30 only code Im getting is the conductor plate. I appreciate it. I can tell usually with the lights on as the gear indicator illuminates. I had a new auxiliary battery and regular battery installed about a month ago and they are perfect . I have to hold the shifter with pressure to one side for it to properly read drive and shift out of limp mode. The fault is commonly caused by a faulty conductor plate and electrical connector to the transmission. Do you hear one? Replaced the plug, car ran fine but I just noticed it is still leaking. Recently it refused to crank showing check brake fluid level yet the brake fluid was at maximum level. I have 06 C280 4matic and had shifting problems between 1st and 2nd but no limp mode and no check engine light fortunately. Fuel Pump Any ideals. however, he insisted that i replace the system. It also happened when we drove the car to grocery store, it worked good. This is designated as 722.6. That can cause more problems than you think. And this is what leads a solenoid to become blocked. Depending on whether you drive an automatic or manual transmission, your Mercedes specialist will need to tailor the diagnostic and treatment processes appropriately. More on this latter. Can you help Lesley. 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. Even though the coolant and the transmission are running in the same radiator to be cooled they have separate chambers. referencing pin 30 to 38. and im stuck there, what can it be. hi guys After about 30 mins of driving and at full temperature it shifts like butter until the next morning at cold start. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. Avoid overfilling your transmission. He worked on the valves, dried the area and got his scanner for the codes. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. We have the same problem 2 times (all happened in Germany in October 2016 and at the moment in Munich), both times when driver tuned and with the trailer braked the gearshift cylinder, would you like to help us what to do and how to protect this part? I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! It almost seems like the valves or solenoids are gummed up. The majority of the time, the problem is not as grave as you may think. A specific code or place to look? Please help! All in all, your automatic transmission is an integral part of your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's operation. Do I need to change battery? The transmission shifts into the first and then to second gear but does not move into the third gear. Hello, After reseting, it started shifting again but a bit jerky when shifting up. 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. 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. Now lets see if we can help you troubleshoot your transmission. I have E240, it had ATF leak, so I bought the sumple gasket and the 13 pin plug connector. Need help! Automatic gear box 3. something else and if so what? Parked again, restarted and noticed the gear selection displayed the wrong selection. Make sure to check the fluid level first and add if necessary. What could the problem(s) be? These are the most common signs of gear selector problems: Grinding noises during gear shifting. Is your engine check light on? Now fast-forward to 2018. Otherwise just use this as a rough guide. Please help? Asked by Hardway1 Apr 19, 2014 at 03:56 PM about the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Quad . 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. Guess it went into limp mode. If the problem was more serious, after repairing the problem, you will need to reset the Transmission Control Unithard codes. But it still do t move it just catches .think it need more fluid and how much fluid does 722.9 take. When i stop at the petrol station to buy petrol i off the engine. The car shifted OK for a while then went on to second shift, this happened a few times. Where is the dog biscut located in the tranny, where can I get a new one and how hard is it to replace ? Required fields are marked *. How to Repair a Mercedes Benz . Specific codes related to the transmissionare stored in the TCU (Transmission ControlUnit) and come generic codes such as P0705 are stored in ECU (Engine Control Unit). If you dont have a manual download it here:Mercedesmedic.com/ownersmanual/. After a day it got back on the limp mode. 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. Watch the video below to learn how to check the transmission fluid level on your Mercedes-Benz. Did you find out what the problem was? 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. These transmissions are very sensitive to the fluid level. 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. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. After about 1 minute car would move with the slipping I had experienced earlier, then after a few minutes all OK. Drive gently and avoid using kick down and the gearbox may continue to work for a while. Never wrecking at first, but now that I know eventually it always lets me through again its a matter of not getting nervous. That clutch material on the bottom really worries me. MB transmission are generally bulletproof with the exception of a few minor issues. So try waiting a second or two before putting it in gear. Once you replace the transmission O-ring plug you will need an OBD-II diagnostic scanner to erase the fault codes. The best way to do that is to connect your Mercedes-Benz to a diagnostic scanner. Keeping my fingers crossed that was the extend of the problem. 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 I repeat: NO PROGRAMMING. 32 helpful votes. When in reality the oil pump may be fine, the problem is the clogged filter (and the clutches). Transmission stuck in 4th gear. It wants to start in 2nd gear same as if the EPS switch was applied. 722.699 Did you use a generic code reader? Start by checking the fluid level and the 13 pin connector. Another instance could be the automatic transmission won't shift into 3rd gear at all. Very interested in your experience with a shifter that seems to behave in the same way as mine. These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. MAF Sensor Merc E200 Automatic stuck in first gear I have a mercedes benz E200 automatic transmission imported from singapore. 1998 MERCEDES C230 TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR AND - Fixya Home Forum Cars & Trucks Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1998 MERCEDES C230. Try to find an mb carsoft 7.4 multiplexer. Just another question. Sometimes smaller and sometimes harder kick. Air pollution (sighs)! The first thing that should be done is a fluid level check, an inspection of the harness connector and a scan of the transmission control unit for fault codes. 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. is it worth the money to fix at all ? Original ATF. Clicking noises. 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. Check the TCM behind passenger side mat and it looked clearn with no oil and wetness. 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 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. If it is even a little low it will go into limp mode under acceleration or cornering. Make sure you dont overfill. Thank you in advance for your reply. My E320, 2004 mercedes has just had its 84,000 mile work done. later on, we tried it a couple of times it worked normal. Thanks I got a second opinion and the error code came back to the transmission control unit. 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