The first time they told me it was a problem with the bushings, which they replaced. Check the fluid level and the valve body. It was the exact same part number of the shifter in my car, and it works! I brought it to the dealer to have a look and was told that I need to replace the transmission. Sometimes smaller and sometimes harder kick. On aMercedes, these two codes generic Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC, point to the transmission speed sensor which is installed on the conductor plate. To answer your questions. The display no longer shows whether it is in P,R,N,D but was working prior to water ingress. Good evening, thanks for a very informative article. Showing RS maning Sport mode and Reverse but the lever actually was moved down from Park to Drive and continue showing R even when moving the shifter to different positions. 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. In one of them, the vehicle will refuse to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Original ATF. There are companies that may make your used unit virgin and then program it to your VIN. 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! Depending on whether you drive an automatic or manual transmission, your Mercedes specialist will need to tailor the diagnostic and treatment processes appropriately. Thanks. After 5 minutes all seems fine. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. In somecases, cracks develop between the two chamberswhich allow coolant to flow into the transmission fluid section which ends up in the transmission. Thanks. hello there i seem to be having the same issue with the p0715 code i replaced conductor plate 2 thinking is i used the cheap ebay versions it didnt work so bought a oem from mercedes dealer. You will get a fault code which will point you in the right direction. When i stop at the petrol station to buy petrol i off the engine. if i do this would i have to get it coded to the vehicle?? 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. Car goes into limp mode once pulled away. Please I need your advice if I should replace the transmission Plate. Hard to say. Inspect the transmission filter carefully. Then get a rubber mallet immediately. 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. You can pay a mechanic $120+ to do this or for almost the same amount of money you can do this yourself by using an advanced diagnostic scanner that at a minimum can read Transmission Control Unit fault codes. Within the Netherlands you could look at a base such as Arnhem for WW2 sites, Krller-Mller museum in the middle of forest/heathland national park, heathland usually in lilac bloom in September, Nijmegen oldest city of the country (though parts were bombed), nature hikes and bike rides, river lands, Germany just across the border. Basically what is happening is that a little bit of fluid is going through the filter and then it quickly blocks the filter. The O-ring plug leaks oil and disrupts the communicationbetween the TCU and the valve body. Use the correct type of transmission fluid. RudeMerc answered 6 years ago. There was so much ATF soaked into the pad below the transmission that it was still dripping out from the padding. Full MB control unit diagnostics. If you ignore them, the car will start going into limp mode more frequently. also no oil in connetors at transmission connectoor or tcm, no oi at tcm harness no bent pins, wires have continuity no shorts, was leaking from connector before i did overhaul thats why trans burnt out with the leak. Now lets see if we can help you troubleshoot your transmission. Have you checked the fault codes? This has happened twice within a week's time. Hi Susan. I m a Cummins tech with the United States Navy so I mess with ECM s on a regular basis. The first thing you should try is to check the transmission fluid level. 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. Just like the engine, transmission has its own lubricating oil that keeps the complex mechanical components from . It could be multiple things but here are two issues that come to mind. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. 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. I hope that you are still monitoring this page and this reply list. Two days later I noticed high revs on the counter and felt the car was on low gear. (D illuminates). The problem continued to happen. I have a 94 C220 that shifts from 1st to high gear (presumably 4th or 5th [?]) If it is black, it needs to be changed along the transmission oil filter. You need to find the reason your transmission is going into limp mode or not shifting. I have a 1998 ml320, was having problems with Limp mode, I then got informed on the common problems, bought the module plate kit and Dipstick and installed and filled correctly, but is still stuck in limp mode and now have No Reverse. Its not really that common. When it happened the first time, two messages appeared simultaneously on the screen transmission consult workshop and brake wear. Catalytic Converter (Burned by MAF Problem) I believe it does on that model. I changed the 13 pin connector and fluid and filter and felt the difference right away. 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. Also connector plug still leaking. I own a 2004 CLK SE 1.8 with a manual 6 speed gearbox. Im using a C320 2003 Model which has been on limp mode for a while. Traditionally the worst hotel week of the year the IBC. Also, check for corrosion of ABS unit connection/wiring loom plug. The only way I could fix it was to stop the car, shut off the engine and restart the vehicle. Hello, I have problem with my autumatic transmission. It also happened when we drove the car to grocery store, it worked good. Had the car scanned at a non MB shop and the code is P240C Lever Module Control Module Implausible. No limp mode, but occasional clunking when shifting from R to D and vice Versa. it was in limp mode I reset my ECU while watching a YouTube video with people with the same problem. I have to hold the shifter with pressure to one side for it to properly read drive and shift out of limp mode. 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. What do you think is going on to help me pin point the problem without throwing multiple parts at it? 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. So try waiting a second or two before putting it in gear. I have to turn off and on numerous times to re-set and get out of limp mode. The transmission has a dipstick tube but with no dipstick in it. Yes, you definitely could. Thanks. Engine would rev but car would not move. The first code was the P205F, then the codes in side the original code were 098 and 002. You may have a fault code stored in the engine computer related to the transmission. What should I be aware of if purchasing online? 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. Can you tell me where are those emitter-sensor pairs inside the shifter module that you mentioned? 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. I have been shifting manually (2nd, 3rd, D, etc. Hi But it still do t move it just catches .think it need more fluid and how much fluid does 722.9 take. Correct the level and clear the codes. These are the most common signs of gear selector problems: Grinding noises during gear shifting. 2.Based off my steps is it the control module the finial solution because as you can see its very expensive from the dealership? Ive had a second gear lurch problem in my 1999 E430 for 15 years. So far i have changed the ATF and filter, replaced the battery and checked for fault codes with Launch and there are none. I would buy a used cheap IC and install it for testing purposes. Very helpful information. Regardless of the information provided here, you are responsible for verifyingif your shifter module needs programming. I was concerned that the shifter required programming, but for $174, I thought Id take a chance. One time i put it drive and stayed on neutral gear. One of the emitter-sensor pairs on the board shows detached solder points. Hi, I have a 639 115 Vito. The later model mercedes benz have an electronic gear shift assembly and I would not have a soda or coffee spill over the gear shift console because it will short the assembly out and your car transmission will not shift out of lower gear or will stay in a lim mode or you can manually shift to the D by depressing the buttom on the console. After parking, I started driving and noticed a very strange behaviour. More on this latter. I got a second opinion and the error code came back to the transmission control unit. W221 320 CDI y2006 200000km Thats where I would start. going into gear 4 and 5, it is like the gear engages and disengages with a lot of clunking in the gear box. I hope this info helps other W203 owners out there! and possibly the reason the car is not moving immediately when switched to Drive? The only way to get the car out of park is to use the release with a screw driver and now the car will not come out of limp mode. It happens occasionally, not all the time. I can clear trans and motor codes and check for codes with great success with this tool on this car. It could also be a wiring harness issue but thats very unlikely. Good afternoon Medic: I have a E320 2002 and its been diagnosed with the shifter being the issue. Im having the gearbox oil changed but what could be the other options? After a day it got back on the limp mode. See if that fixes your problem. 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?? 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. Some of theE-Classesand theCLK-Classand maybe other models had defective radiators. You canget a conductor plate herefor less than $200. Your problem could be the valve body or the 13-pin connector leaking oil. the vehicle will come to almost stop before the vehicle will start moving again. An alternative solution is to try a Mercedes-Benz 7G 722.9 conductor plate repair service. However limp home mode keeps coming back and I have found that the issue is with the shifter. when i tried to read it again is showing me error code P0778. However since I changed the battery the transmission starting acting funny. How is that possible if the car moved into the garage? 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. 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 am afraid you may have a valeo radiator which can crack and allow antifreeze to get into the transmission cooling lines. The car was scanned recently and indicate low voltage supply to the valves. Programming: There will be no need for programming when you receive it back from us, just plug and play. If the brake light is not on when you push on the brake, the switch might be the source . 13 people found this helpful. Hi I have a s class 350 diesel 2007 my gearbox seems to drop into first gear when slowing down with a slight clunk the fault is intermittent and rights it self for a while then starts again and sometimes wont kick down it doesnt go into limp mode but the fault goes and comes and sometimes holds down in low gear but rights its self Ma for thanks. GetanOBD2/CANscanner that also reads transmission codesand check the engine/transmission codes. 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. 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. SRS code is not related to the transmission. Failed Transmission Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. Any thouhts on this please? Marty Ask Your Own Mercedes Question It seems your Mercedes is in limp home mode. 3. My transmission died and it would only move in reverse. 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. Thats why it is so easy for the transmission to go into limp mode. Thanks so much for your reply. Please help! Does not seem to have gone into limp mode, and no check engine lights. Please Help. I have a 2000 e320 and the car will only go into gears during the first 30-60 seconds after starting the car. Either one of these two scanners would get the job done. Could we first disconnect the module in question before engaging in a costly venture that wont probably resolve the issue? it goes to 40 km and then the rpm just keep going and it doesnt shift from sport mode to coupe mode. 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. Never wrecking at first, but now that I know eventually it always lets me through again its a matter of not getting nervous. Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode. The car will go into limp mode as soon as it detects low level. Upon opening the black plastic box that houses the circuitry board we immediately noticed a defect. Over 35 years experience. Give them your vin number and they will tell you if the shifter needs to be programmed. I have 06 C280 4matic. In the video below we show you how to use a diagnostic scanner totroubleshoot your transmission, read and clear fault codes. 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. Also check the brake light switch. Apart from that, all fluids checked. Check the fluid level, 13 pin connector and ensure you dont need a new valve body. You cant easily program a used one though. The most common cause of a stuck solenoid is the failure to replace your transmission fluid when you should. Comment; Flag;. He fixed the petrol issue. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If your Mercedes is in limp mode, dont panic. These are independent shops that will take your old 722.9 transmission control module and try to repair it. 2. Any advice would be appreciated. Need help! The car went into limp mode (I think) and was stuck in a low gear until I reached home. Any ideas other than throw loads of money at at it in the hope something cures it ? Connector plug shouldnt be leaking. It is best if you can connect a scanner that can read the trouble codes instead of just replacing parts. Turns out it was the 13 point plug leaking, was about 3 quarts low on fluid. You will either need to get a new valve body which gets expensive considering that it will also require programming. It is easy to misdiagnose this issue as a bad transmission oil pump. 1. We have a long awaited appt. Could be the reason why you have no R. Lastly, ensure that the transmission fluid is correct. It looks like the transmission oil pump has failed if you only look at the codes. To find out which transmission your car isequippedwith goto www.mercedesmedic.com/decodeUse one the decoding options in that link to see the transmission code. Please help, Hi,was driving. Im a little hesitant. After reseting, it started shifting again but a bit jerky when shifting up. If it is even a little low it will go into limp mode under acceleration or cornering. After towed to the dealership, they could not replicate the situation. If I engage 2 times in D & R after morning first start the kick is much less. .it all started when l smelt something burning. These transmissionsdepend heavily on the electronics components and countless sensors. It will say if you have a 722.6 (5 speed) or a 722.9 (7 speed). 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. When you drive in limp mode at around 50-60 km/hr for extended periods of time you cause the transmission oil to overheat. Write that code down, then go to ourMercedes-Benz customsearch to search all the Mercedes Benz related pages, forums and website in one place. Do you know if there is another chassis I should choose that would work? You want to start with the most common and least expensive problem. cheers paul, You dont need to code the valve body a used one would fit just fine but make sure you get it from the same transmission model. 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 May need to look at the bottom of the radiator. If you had this problem and replaced the transmission, you MUST replace the radiator as well. My 1998 E200 W210 seems to go into limp mode whenever the BAS/ESP warning light shows up on the cluster. The7-speedtransmission was introduced in early 2000. In extreme cases, it may not be possible to drive at all. Automatic Now stuck in low gear. Please I really need your help Medic 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. Am I correct? Everything works so far. ), and downshifting the same way to avoid the problems. I even have pictures of the electronics board. It smoothly glides between the first and second and vice versa, but it just stays . 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. After that the shift is going smooth and no issues. Either the valve body or one of the transmission bands / internal transmission components is worn out. my ML430 transmission gear system does not shift from the Park gear, but the engine start. i have a problem with my 722.6 gearbox. He worked on the valves, dried the area and got his scanner for the codes. 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