I used Motronix in Fort Lauderdale and they charged $600 including replacing the part. If I had that car, I would check the 13 pin connector first. Make sure you dont overfill. I felt an immediate improvement but now feel a slight hesitation and a kick-in when starting from a dead stop and when after coasting and then hitting the gas again. 2 1 2 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic 250Km. You will need another transmission very soon otherwise. Sump .thank you .mac. 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. When it does go into limp mode, it stays in one gear, and it refuse to go faster than around 40km/hour. The mechanic is of the opinion that we need to change the BAS module. After being fitted to the car by the mechanic, the car went into the Limp mode, which was latter resolved by another mechanic. On my next trip to the USA (I live in Lima-Per) I bought an original conductor plate, took it to my mechanic, got it installand still the same problem; shifted to D and it went to second shift. 2. 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. 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. Yes, you definitely could. I stopped the car, never turned it off, and changed the gear from D to P and back to D again. After towed to the dealership, they could not replicate the situation. Some of the older models had cable used to unlock the car frompark. First of all, I dont think you have a major issue (meaning I dont think you need a new transmission). referencing pin 30 to 38. and im stuck there, what can it be. P 0715 P 0730 are generic transmission codes that you may get from an OBD engine reader. We would be guessing in this case if we told you to change this and that. TIP: If this is your problem, look upinthe owners manual. Dont forget that first warning! Automatic gear box 3. something else and if so what? Do you hear a whine? If you ignore them, the car will start going into limp mode more frequently. Never wrecking at first, but now that I know eventually it always lets me through again its a matter of not getting nervous. (battery and gearbox oil has been changed). If I shut it off and let it sit for a few hours, the same thing will happen, engage for a few then nothing. 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. 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. Our technicians tell us this is due to an internal component failure. I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! 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. Get the fault codes from the transmission control unit. 350. Gave her a transmission reset same as I saw on YouTube- all fine. Check to make sure the transmission oil level is not low. when i tried to read it again is showing me error code P0778. An alternative solution is to try a Mercedes-Benz 7G 722.9 conductor plate repair service. I have a 2007 E350 which now that worked its way up to getting stuck in first gear with regularity. Thats not a typical symptom but our guess would be an issue with the valve body. Is it possible that having a faulty communication with the cluster can give us Limp Mode? The7-speedtransmission was introduced in early 2000. Mercedes and the Battery . RudeMerc answered 6 years ago. And this is what leads a solenoid to become blocked. ), and downshifting the same way to avoid the problems. Try to avoid weekends Fri and Sat as well in general for lower prices. Next check the link between the shifter and valve body. My 1997 slk230 is stuck on limp mode. Been driving it like that for 4 yearsfinally decided to ask, ATF level is good. At cold start there is a slightly hard shift from first to second. What year is your car? Comment; Flag;. Thanks Check the TCM behind passenger side mat and it looked clearn with no oil and wetness. I am assuming you have read all the codes with a multi-system scanner. Can any one help me out. Have the shop double check the transmission fluid level. 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. You canget a conductor plate herefor less than $200. I appreciate it. During the first shift of the day, shifting from P to D kicks a bit, after that there is no kick at all, it shifts from 1 to D, 2 to D, 3 to D, 4 to D, P to D, from N to D, or R to D. Hi, great article. How is that possible if the car moved into the garage? Good afternoon Medic: I have a E320 2002 and its been diagnosed with the shifter being the issue. If not you most likely have a bad shifter module. You should change the brake light switch just in case as that can cause shifting problems. 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. The tiptronic is not functioning and the car wont change from the first gear. Thank you ! 2004 CL500 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC :thumbsup: M mrgold Registered w215 CL500 2002., E320 1999 avantgarde (w210), 2011 E350 w212, Glk 2010 Joined Nov 3, 2011 However, the Mercedes 5 speed 722.6 t. Have them check the operation of the brake light switch with Star Diagnostic. They fall apart and clog the oil filter. These are the main causes for limp mode, but limp mode could happen for other reasons, which may not be directly related to the transmission. What could the problem(s) be? (. The glycol entering the transmission will destroy it. The Vito has a ZF 4HP20 transmission and not a 722.6. The valve body is inside the transmission. 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). Please I really need your help Medic Failsafe modealso known as "default" and "limp" modewill limit the transmission to a . I get into what feels like 1st and reverse gear. 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. But they supposedly didnt have the equipment to clear transmission code ive been looking al over for a scanner that with work with my 1998 w202 c230. A specific code or place to look? 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. Try to find an mb carsoft 7.4 multiplexer. Should I change it? My guess would be that the shifter module is the issue. Top 5 Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems. Make sure the 13 pin connector is not loose. 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. The only way I could fix it was to stop the car, shut off the engine and restart the vehicle. Make sure to check the fluid level first and add if necessary. 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. You dont need to pay anyone to read the codes; you can retrieve them yourself in a couple of minutes with the right OBD II scanner. I have an 07 W221 S600 V12 with a 722.6 trans. But I would definitely like to get it fixed! -I took the car to the Mercedes dealer twice. I bought this car with the transmission in limp home mode. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. If that checks out OK then you need to diagnose the shifter module. It will say if you have a 722.6 (5 speed) or a 722.9 (7 speed). In this article, we discuss the most common Mercedes-Benz transmission problems and how you can fix some of them. Good evening, thanks for a very informative article. -And so here I am with the problem still occasionally happening. Check out our article onTop 10 Best Diagnostic Scanners for Mercedes-Benz troubleshooting. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. In that case,you may have serious transmission problems. If the solenoid is stuck closed, your car will . 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. Another reason the automatic gear shift stuck in park could be a problem with the brake switch. Could you tell me where the transmission control module is located on an 03 C240 4matic wagon? Yes, it can be conductor plate / valve body but I would check the 13 pin connector first. So decided to change and since then this message stopped coming up. No..3 conductor plate faulty or soaked in oil due to leak n No.4 there isn't enough electricity reaching ur transmission. If it is black, it needs to be changed along the transmission oil filter. 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. In extreme cases, it may not be possible to drive at all. It wants to start in 2nd gear same as if the EPS switch was applied. 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. The car is running ok now (only driven it a further 5 miles), except now when coming to a stop, it seems like the gear changes down too soon and I feel a very slight jolt with downward gear changes. Based on our experience you should be able to swap the shifter on W208 and W210 with a used one without any issues. I would buy a used cheap IC and install it for testing purposes. i have changed the oil and filter but still the same. The next day it will do the same thing. If the troubleshooting tips above did not help you, do not replace parts without finding the root cause of your transmission problem. Let me know if you have any questions. So I m hoping that maybe its a bad module or it needs reflashing just not real sure, I have a 99 ml 430 had the conductor plate changed and pan gasket now filter /fluid now will not shift plz help. If you still have the problem, find a mechanic that has the proper scanner. Switch off engine and start again.. all back to normal. Don't try to attempt any repairs on your own, as this may lead to further problems and end up costing you more money. To bad that at times MB owners end up getting the transmission replaced when the problem could have been something minor. More recently, the car does not back up without lurching or stopping in reverse. 4. When we came back and tried to drive no response on drive or reverse?. 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. If the level is correct and you hear a whine, you may have serious transmission problems. The connectionbetween the ignition module and the shifter module. Fluid seems clean but cant get a good read off the dipstick, meaning it could be overfilled or under-filled (bottom 2 inches of the dipstick are wet but no clear line. It could be multiple things but here are two issues that come to mind. Thanks for your help and all this great information. 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. In the video below we show you how to use a diagnostic scanner totroubleshoot your transmission, read and clear fault codes. 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. I have a 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo I inherited it and would love to keep it running. Replacing the valve body can per perform with the transmission in place. Did you use a generic code reader? 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. Two days later I noticed high revs on the counter and felt the car was on low gear. 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. What do you think guys? Customer Question quotation for changing gearbox is it. Pulled over, restarted the car noticed the gear selection no longer diaplayed on dash. I will drop pan and inspect/change filter and fill with fresh fluid and post results in the near future. This transmission is known as 722.9 or 7G. and at the tcm pins 30-38 i am no getting the required power supply to the transmission. Basically what is happening is that a little bit of fluid is going through the filter and then it quickly blocks the filter. Hi I have 2007 350 c se coupe. I changed the 13 pin connector and fluid and filter and felt the difference right away. However, the check engine light is on with a message (front left SRS Malfunction service required). Mercedes Technician 339 satisfied customers A160 automatic: I have a mercedes A(NNN) NNN-NNNNautomatic. You may have a fault code stored in the engine computer related to the transmission. Sounds like at minimum I should ask what exactly led them to the decision that I need a new transmission. 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. My Mercedes ml270 automatic is stuck in first gear Posted by Charlene on Jun 16, 2014 Want Answer 0 Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. 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