Thanks. i inspected harness and looks fine on top and bottom at both connectors. Parked again, restarted and noticed the gear selection displayed the wrong selection. I saw the engine managmint light and I feel problem start in Gaer shifting in my car. Glad to hear you solved your problem without spending a fortune. If you had this problem and replaced the transmission, you MUST replace the radiator as well. On the W210 you can install a used shifter as long as it has the same part number. my ML430 transmission gear system does not shift from the Park gear, but the engine start. and a kick when the transmission finally shifts up. Car goes into limp mode once pulled away. ..and showing (bas,srs)can you assist. Offers bi-directional suport. Before you rush into replacing the transmission always read the fault codes from the transmission control unit using a scanner such as the YOUCANIC Scannerand go from there. It smoothly glides between the first and second and vice versa, but it just stays . An alternative solution is to try a Mercedes-Benz 7G 722.9 conductor plate repair service. What is your advice on how to go about diagnosing this problem? is it worth the money to fix at all ? Thats where I would start. 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 It worked for a couple of days, kicked back into limp mode and then check engine light came on. Here are the instructions on how to change the O-ring plug. 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 Just another question. Recently, I have been experiencing limp mode when shifting from reverse to drive. I have a 94 C220 that shifts from 1st to high gear (presumably 4th or 5th [?]) Do you think it could be the TCC or what would you recommend I check? Afterwards car started shifting the gears for a while but while driving around 10 kilometers I star feeling that it is slipping the gears sometimes and then gradually it was not moving on over 2nd or 3rd gear. Now fast-forward to 2018. Replacing the valve body can per perform with the transmission in place. 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. So decided to change and since then this message stopped coming up. See if it is partially clogged. 2 1 2 Doors 5-speed shiftable automatic 250Km. You will need Dipstick Tool for 722.6 722.9 Mercedes-Benz Transmission for measuring fluid level. 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. 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. He worked on the valves, dried the area and got his scanner for the codes. This troubleshooting guide will help you narrow down the transmission problem and teach you how to perform some of the repairs. Here are two of our favorite scanners that will read and erase trouble codes from the transmission control units on Mercedes-Benz cars. Can you enlighten me? Im using a C320 2003 Model which has been on limp mode for a while. Is this normal? P0715 is transmission related but still a generic code. 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. Hello, I have problem with my autumatic transmission. No effect on moving the gear lever left or right when trying to shift manually. Any clues appreciated prior to major spend model year 2007. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It could also be a wiring harness issue but thats very unlikely. What should I be aware of if purchasing online? 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. Original ATF. 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 . Sir, my C180 Mercedes automatic transmission wont shift from first gear to the second gear. 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. Please I really need your help Medic I have changed the following: 13 Pin Plug on Transmission Base Make sure the 13 pin connector is not loose. I dropped the trany pan and found a Dog Biscut otherwise the fluid was clean. A200 auto hatchback not selecting gears ,not moving. The mechanic is of the opinion that we need to change the BAS module. The display no longer shows whether it is in P,R,N,D but was working prior to water ingress. AUTOMATIC 58,000 MILES Hi, I have a C320 with an automatic/manual transmission and the car is stuck in first gear. It refers directly to the Instrument Cluster. The car will go into limp mode as soon as it detects low level. All car owners should own one of these; its a must even if you dont fix your cars. Did you use a generic code reader? 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. 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. my B200 CDI 2006, does sometimes shows a massage of Transmission visit workshop, but that doesnt happen often, even if it happens the car keeps moving, but a bit slower than normal, One time i put it drive and stayed on neutral gear. Replaced the plug, car ran fine but I just noticed it is still leaking. 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. 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. Get the oil dipstick tool and measure the transmission fluid level. Keeping my fingers crossed that was the extend of the problem. If your transmission is stuck in limp mode,DONT PANIC. 13 people found this helpful. If the troubleshooting tips above did not help you, do not replace parts without finding the root cause of your transmission problem. 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 So try waiting a second or two before putting it in gear. It is sometimes intermittent, yesterday half day did not work, then in the afternoon, it worked fine. No.1 transmission fluid level either too low or too high. 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. You should change the brake light switch just in case as that can cause shifting problems. But I would definitely like to get it fixed! Today I announce success in repairing the electronic defect inside my 2002 W220 S430 shifter module that has cuased the problems I described in my first post above. You cant easily program a used one though. 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. Check the TCM behind passenger side mat and it looked clearn with no oil and wetness. hi guys Please let us know if you have sorted this out already. The following codes are still present: 132, 135, 147. I have been shifting manually (2nd, 3rd, D, etc. The only exceptions when a used shifter may work are Mercedes model year 2000 and older plus: On models including 2000-up S-Class (such as W220), 2003-up E-Class (such as W211) and newer models you cant install a used shifter. By continuing to read this article you agree to use this information at your own risk. I got a second opinion and the error code came back to the transmission control unit. I even have pictures of the electronics board. 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?? That can cause more problems than you think. 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. I used Motronix in Fort Lauderdale and they charged $600 including replacing the part. Do you hear one? 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. Okay if so would you think its because of the new battery? Thanks so much for your reply. Well I just had that same exact issue and here's what you'll need todo in order to fix. Do you know of a scanner that definitively works with that year? I can buy one online for $149 used as apposed to $500 new. The transmission has a dipstick tube but with no dipstick in it. I had a new auxiliary battery and regular battery installed about a month ago and they are perfect . 2.Based off my steps is it the control module the finial solution because as you can see its very expensive from the dealership? Every morning when I stat to drive the first shift has a quite a kick. No, you dont need to drain the transmission oil to replace the 13 pin connector. Yes a TCU need to be programmed to your vehicle VIN. Here it is anyway. Did you find out what the problem was? Check-Engine light came on the dash. Get the fault codes from the transmission control unit. i have a problem with my 722.6 gearbox. 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. 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. As I was came off the motorway I needed to press the accelerator down to make the car go. Also do you know does your car have the 722.6 transmission? Reverse n 2nd kinda normal. Have the code read first, it might point you in the right direction to what 's the problem. My 2008 A-class 170 Auto (88,000km) recently gone into limp mode. Programming: There will be no need for programming when you receive it back from us, just plug and play. After2000this is controlled byan electricalwire. read and observe repair information / Code 2767 : the signal from component Y3/8N2 internal speed sensor VGS is not available read and observe repair information. I have a 94 C220, 96,000 miles. You need to find the reason your transmission is going into limp mode or not shifting. Turns out it was not still leaking. That means the fluid is not circulating in the transmission. See our list of toprecommendedscannershere. 1. TIP: If this is your problem, look upinthe owners manual. 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? Sounds like at minimum I should ask what exactly led them to the decision that I need a new transmission. Pls kindly advice thw nwxt step i should take to take it out of limp mode. 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. In this condition, you only get speeds up to 30 mph max. Jan 10, 2023, 11:03 AM. Problem Description. You will either need to get a new valve body which gets expensive considering that it will also require programming. If that checks out OK then you need to diagnose the shifter module. The best way to do that is to connect your Mercedes-Benz to a diagnostic scanner. He fixed the petrol issue. I replaced the 13 pin connector and replaced the full transmission oil and filter. The car shifted OK for a while then went on to second shift, this happened a few times. I would buy a used cheap IC and install it for testing purposes. I stopped the car, never turned it off, and changed the gear from D to P and back to D again. In the video below we show you how to use a diagnostic scanner totroubleshoot your transmission, read and clear fault codes. 2. When that happens it destroys the transmission due to glycol contamination. 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. Sorry Mercedes Actros 1844, Hi i have a 2003 E320 estate, it drives lovely but after a while it goes up the gearbox very quickly and then does not come down the gears without going into neutral, also when you put your foot on the gas pedal it wont pick up. So just some insight on my situation, my 2001 S500 would not shift. 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. 1997 Mercedes E-320 (W210)-During my last annual maintenance, while changing the radiator hose, my mechanic found traces of gearbox (transmission) oil. I have an 06 C280 4Matic. Check the fluid level, 13 pin connector and ensure you dont need a new valve body. Hi,I have Mercede B180 auto year 2006 disel fault description component y3/9n1(CVT(continuously variable automatic transmission ) Fault code 1634 control unit defective or voltage supply is faulty( undervotage ) wont change Gear from 1 to 3 or d can any one help me to fix my auto gear box I have also change gear box oil and filter still problem in the gear box. Verified Hi again, a P0715 is a transmission speed sensor fault. 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. Are they related? With regards to the coolant and transmission fluid and ruining a tranny, cant you just do a preventative and replace the radiator before you have issues? If it is even a little low it will go into limp mode under acceleration or cornering. Hi I have a clk 230 kompressor 2000 year. If the solenoid is stuck closed, your car will . 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. 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? Read the codes there should be something stored in the ECU / TCU. What do you suggest? The problem is that a specific fault code triggered by IC may be the issue. The most common cause of a stuck solenoid is the failure to replace your transmission fluid when you should. 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