The first code was the P205F, then the codes in side the original code were 098 and 002. 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. You will absolute want to avoid 15-18th September +1 on either side. 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? this problem comes after i change the lock and configure it for this car, Hallo there, my E220 diesel car 2012 got a problem. Catalytic Converter (Burned by MAF Problem) 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. These are independent shops that will take your old 722.9 transmission control module and try to repair it. 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. Check the fluid level and the valve body. I ll keep you posted. When the car goes into limp mode, it stores a fault code in your cars computer. After parking, I started driving and noticed a very strange behaviour. In one of them, the vehicle will refuse to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. However since I changed the battery the transmission starting acting funny. 2. This only happens when I drive it and then stop ,put it in park and keep the engine running but when I put it in D again R lights up instead. Looked for a technician. Comment; Flag;. Ok, Thanks for your input Mercedes Medic! Mercedes and the Battery . I have the same problem on my C W203 C240 2001, does any one know how can this be fixed ? You will get a fault code which will point you in the right direction. hi there. Please help? Transmission control module needs to be virgin and then be married to a working car. That can cause more problems than you think. Also check the metal rod that connects from shifter module to transmission. The7-speedtransmission was introduced in early 2000. Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode. I have a 94 C220 that shifts from 1st to high gear (presumably 4th or 5th [?]) My C200 is going to limp mode and when a stop and turn off it normal. I have been shifting manually (2nd, 3rd, D, etc. 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? If that checks out OK then you need to diagnose the shifter module. If I engage 2 times in D & R after morning first start the kick is much less. The valve body would be the next thing I would change if it was my car. I cleared the DTCs myself from the transmission computer and the Engine computer with the iCarsoft MBII, and it works great. 4. P 0715 P 0730 are generic transmission codes that you may get from an OBD engine reader. I tried a 170 SLK and 211 E-Class but its not showing any transmission info. A generic OBDIIscanner will not work; you will either need aStar DAS Xentry scanner oran advanced scanner such as the ones we mentioned above or similar. Do not press the gas pedal or any other buttons on the car. 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 Stop, switch off and start again and all is back in place. I even have pictures of the electronics board. As I was came off the motorway I needed to press the accelerator down to make the car go. A200 auto hatchback not selecting gears ,not moving. This is designated as 722.6. 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 This has happened twice within a week's time. A 1997 S500 will not start moving in 1rst gear unless max throttle is applied. The gear shifter usually shifts but it will not. 3. 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. OBD-2 Scanners that can read and erase MB Transmission Control Unit. Common Causes Mercedes Benz Gear Shift stuck in park The list of the most common reasons why the gear selector does not move out or Park and into Drive includes: Defective Brake Light Switch Low Voltage or Dead Battery Spilled Liquid on the shifter assembly Defective shift interlock solenoid Faulty Engine Control Unit (ECU) 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. The first thing you should try is to check the transmission fluid level. 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. Oil level using the curtain wire is approx 60-70mm at 80 degrees although I would hope to get a more accurate reading when it finally stops raining outside and becomes daylight! The transmission has a dipstick tube but with no dipstick in it. They are affordable and can access most of the systems on your Mercedes-Benz including Airbag, EPS, ETS, Transmission, Engine, front and rear SAM, SRS, brakes and a lot more. W221 320 CDI y2006 200000km Regardless of the information provided here, you are responsible for verifyingif your shifter module needs programming. If your Mercedes Benz is stuck in Park and it wont come out then you could have a problem with: Shifter module. Here it is anyway. This transmission is known as 722.9 or 7G. Rough gear shifting. You will need a good technician to troubleshoot your problem. Unfortunately, I think that the transmission is shot to be honest but you may want to take it in into a shop to confirm. You need to read this article https://www.mercedesmedic.com/must-read-722-9-7g-tronic-valve-body-conductor-plate/ Have the codes read. I think you are talking about the magnet thats in the pan. 2 1 2 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic 250Km. After 5 minutes all seems fine. Ive had a second gear lurch problem in my 1999 E430 for 15 years. 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. I have changed the following: 13 Pin Plug on Transmission Base It helps warm up the cat. If you dont have a manual download it here:Mercedesmedic.com/ownersmanual/. Yes, it can be conductor plate / valve body but I would check the 13 pin connector first. The car was cranking but no petrol coming through. No.1 transmission fluid level either too low or too high. 32 helpful votes. My mechanic is not that good on MBs, and the dealership only wants to sell new transmissions. 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. Did you find out what the problem was? I changed the fluid, filter, 13 pin connector and checked the fluid level according to the instructions on this and other MB sites. Switch off engine and start again.. all back to normal. Check the 13 pin connector for oil contamination. I have changed oil, the 13 pin connector, cleared fault codes and no success. 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. Full MB control unit diagnostics. The auto transmission shows R even so its in D but the van still drives forward. .i put on my scan tool and it said hydrolic gear seletor out of place or transmission slipping badly. Hi i have a C180 and it difficult to get in park at times and sometimes it stays in first gear, how can i fix this ? 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. The problem continued to happen. Since then, the ABS/ESP inoperative message has never gone away. Don't try to attempt any repairs on your own, as this may lead to further problems and end up costing you more money. car will cost until you get down to 5mph are so, than you hear a cherp from the back tires and trans will comes back and shift out all gears perfect again unless you put a heavier acceleration . Shifter stuck in P. It may also be the shifter module itself. 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. Much appreciated. Transmission fluid changed at approx. Very helpful information. These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. Had to have the conductor plate fixed on c230 06 put back togather. 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). Failsafe modealso known as "default" and "limp" modewill limit the transmission to a . 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 It does not go into limp mode. Re-soldered and reinstalled. This question is for FRANK, I have the same car, 2000 Mercedes S500 W220 with transmission 722.633 (5-speed) with shifter problems. I have Mercedes Benz model 2007 E280- E- class, Elegance . Of late two messages also appeared (at the same time) on the small screen. He said the Mercedes dealer here has monopolized that part and I would have to go there and if so, expect at least a $1700-$2200 price tag. 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? 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. The battery was dead when I bought the car. 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. 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. He fixed the petrol issue. 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. 13 people found this helpful. 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. or what could the problem? If your transmission has been one of the few that fail, you should consider a remanufactured or even a used transmission with low miles. 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. Avoid overfilling your transmission. 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. The car doesnt come with a dipstick to check the transmission level but you can order one online for under $20. However, the Mercedes 5 speed 722.6 t. Valve body replacement cost: $500 to $1000. 2. 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. You should drop the pan and inspect your filter and fluid. 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. 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. Please let us know if you have sorted this out already. hi guys The transmission shifts into the first and then to second gear but does not move into the third gear. Please. 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. Then started and run normally for a short trip. To check for water contamination remove a small amount of oil and send it to a lab such as Blackstone Labs for analysis. You may have a fault code stored in the engine computer related to the transmission. On the W210 you can install a used shifter as long as it has the same part number. Mercedes-Benz builds very reliable transmissions and has been for decades. Yes a TCU need to be programmed to your vehicle VIN. The codes will give the technician a direction for his diagnosis. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. What is the problem? Thanks for your help and all this great information. If cracks develop between the two chambers, coolant will mix with transmission oil and it will destroy the transmission. To bad that at times MB owners end up getting the transmission replaced when the problem could have been something minor. I own a 2008 A-class (A170 auto) and it has done 88,000 km. Please help! Hi, I own a 2000 MB W163 ML 320. The transmission does not need to be removed. 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. In turn you may be causing serious transmission damage. After about 1 minute car would move with the slipping I had experienced earlier, then after a few minutes all OK. Hi, i am having problems with my W202 1994 model C200. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. 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 . May need to look at the bottom of the radiator. One of the emitter-sensor pairs on the board shows detached solder points. Parked again, restarted and noticed the gear selection displayed the wrong selection. 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 the problem goes away, then you know the cluster is the issue. That is verifyingthat the fluid level is not low. My 1997 slk230 is stuck on limp mode. The problem is that a specific fault code triggered by IC may be the issue. Do you think it could be the TCC or what would you recommend I check? So the limb mode seems to be connected with wrong gear selector display. Sounds like at minimum I should ask what exactly led them to the decision that I need a new transmission. Hi, I have gone through the above MB transmission problems. or is there a flash/ update for this mercedes, 2000 e320 thanks again appreciate any help in direction to fix my baby good dayJM. Once again please help!!! Hello! Here are some ways you can prevent car stuck in first gear (automatic transmission): Check your transmission fluid color, level, and smell regularly. Problem solved for less than $20. 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. Call Now Book Now Reserve Now. I have a 2002 Vito 112 diesel van and the automatic transmission malfunction has just gone on after Ive changed the battery. 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. 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. Either one of these two scanners would get the job done. Good evening, thanks for a very informative article. Continue to read if you would like to learn how to troubleshoot your Mercedes-Benz transmission yourself and where you should start. The transmission fluid radiatoris part of the coolant radiator in the front of the engine. Also do you know does your car have the 722.6 transmission? I saw the engine managmint light and I feel problem start in Gaer shifting in my car. Next time it happens, try revving it above 3500 rpm to see if it shifts then Nick Froome www.w124.co.uk television Always remembered RIP Joined Mar 14, 2005 Messages 164,073 Reaction score 347 Age Even though the coolant and the transmission are running in the same radiator to be cooled they have separate chambers. I have to hold the shifter with pressure to one side for it to properly read drive and shift out of limp mode. Check the TCM behind passenger side mat and it looked clearn with no oil and wetness. I am having a problem with the Limp Mode. 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. Afterwards, check the transmission fluid level while the gearbox is still warm. I had it priced at the dealership which was very expensive for $1015. So decided to change and since then this message stopped coming up. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. 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. 3. Your other option is to get one from Amazon, but you need to know what works on Mercedes-Benz cars. 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. Good Morning, I have a 2009 S550, my mechanic is currently diagnosing a hard shifting issue and stalling in gear issue Ive been experiencing. 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. 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. Any thouhts on this please? 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). Hi, 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. Then get a rubber mallet immediately. Can be done with the transmission still in the car. Need help! It could also be a wiring harness issue but thats very unlikely. A specific code or place to look? Burning Smell Now after your ears, your nose will be blessed with a peculiar burning fuel smell coming from the vehicle's engine. I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! Otherwise just use this as a rough guide. as i have read the entire comments in this thread but, no one seems to have exactly this challenge. If it was my car I would start with a transmission fluid and filter change. Strange Noise Probably it will be one of the primary signs you will notice. In-depth troubleshooting, but only works on MB cars. 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. I am in south africa waiting your reply. (. Should I replace the shifter and can I buy a used shifter? Read and erase MB transmission control module and try to repair it 13 pin connector first but... P 0715 p 0730 are generic transmission codes that you may have a fault code which will point you the. 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