Mercedes-Benz transmissions & drivetrains repair questions and answers
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Can my car be in service limp mode?Robert - 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK500 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/15/2012My car will not shift from 1st gear. The manual says it has a limp mode. It also has a switch to go from comfort mode to sport mode, and will not switch between these two. It has 60,000 miles and should not have any trans. issues. Until now, the trans has been ...-
9/15/2012 jjacksonFirst you would have to scan the vehicle and see what code it has and go from there.
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When I put the key into the ignition and press down on the break, I can't get the key to turn.Amy D - 2000 Mercedes Benz C230 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/13/2012The battery in the key is brand new. The light on the key lights up but not all the time. I went to a MB dealership and they just changed the battery in the key again and didn't seem to think to do anything else. It feels like the wheel is stuck, won't unlock. The ... -
How much to cost of repair the starters?Yaki - 1995 Mercedes Benz C280 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/12/2012my car in the Canadian Tire for repair, they take it to place for rebuilt a starter, cost about $800+tax, do you think is reasonable? -
The Tranmission is not working in reverse gear. Shift gear to reverve mode but can won't go backward ?nk2h - 1995 Mercedes Benz SL600 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/10/201285,000 -
What is wrong when my car makes a grinding noise and won't pick up speedharris - 1983 Mercedes Benz 300SD - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/7/2012It happens after the car get warm. It only happens when I'm driving. It happened when I was traveling from Maryland to Virginia and the belt broke and damage the transmission line(which has been replaced). I drove the car about 5 miles after the line was broke, ... -
Why is the car starts only in neutrialeric - 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/5/2012The car starts in neutrial only-
9/5/2012 rickIt's a safety switch on the tranny or shifter . All cars have one so it can't be started in gear . Works in park or neutral only . Kinda sucks if car was in gear and you start it and went shooting thru the garage door .
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How do i replace the o ring in the transmission dipstick tube?AKACATVTA - 1985 Mercedes Benz 190E - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/2/2012 -
When I have to change the gear box oil?isaco - 2008 Mercedes Benz B200 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 9/1/2012 -
My car feels like it drive in one gear then slowly goes into second gearWilliam - 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/31/2012Just had the catalytic done -
Left car running and it over heated. Fluid transmission all has leaked from the car. What damage can I expect.David Alsop - 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/24/2012Whole of car was extremely hot. Temp said 120 deg c. -
I hear periodic grinding gear sounds coming from the rear of my 2001 ML430. Any suggestions as to what is wrong?Chavi00 - 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/24/2012The sound coming from the rear of the vehicle sounds like grinding gears. Just started and does not always occur. The sounds are usually sporadic and very brief. -
Trans wont upshift goes in reverse and 1stcarpenter - 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/22/2012 -
Trans will go into reverse and 1st but wont go into any other gear will not upshiftcarpenter - 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/22/2012 -
Does a bad modulator cause hard shifting when car changes gears.Edward - 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/21/2012The symptoms happen when car is hot or cold. The gears shift hard when changing; it started about a week ago. There is a warning light on, I believe, that is a suspension light, no check engine light is on or any other warning lights. The problem occurs when I am ... -
Estimate for replacing shifter solenoid due to moistureGay - 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/17/2012