When was the gearbox replaced on a Mercedes E320?
It has 124 K miles and has had an electronic gearbox module replaced by the Main dealer 18 months ago when it lost power completely and had to be recovered by MB Rescue. Can you advise whether an Auto Gearbox Specialist at Kettering will be able to diagnose the problem?
Can a 2007 Mercedes E320 have a heat exchanger problem?
The problem with the heat exchanger would be rare on a 2007 car and the symptoms don’t really match yours either. Do you know if it is a DIY job to check the auto fluid level ?
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Benz transmission?
But a chain can be as long as its weakest link and that philosophy applies to Mercedes-Benz transmission. While the transmission in itself is bulletproof the 13-pin connector and the valve body issues have caused a fair reputation damage to Mercedes-Benz.
How many miles does a Mercedes E320 have?
The car goes into a sort of limp mode on a couple of occasions and can be reset by returning to Park and reingaging Drive. It has 124 K miles and has had an electronic gearbox module replaced by the Main dealer 18 months ago when it lost power completely and had to be recovered by MB Rescue.
Can a Mercedes-Benz have a transmission failure?
Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators.
What to do if your Mercedes is not shifting?
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position. 2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds. 3. Turn the key to the “off” position (don’t remove the key), then release the gas pedal. 4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset. I don’t know if the ECU reset will help the trans problem.
Where are the transmission codes stored in a Mercedes?
Specific codes related to the transmission are stored in the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and come generic codes such as P0705 are stored in ECU (Engine Control Unit). You don’t need to pay anyone to read the codes; you can retrieve them yourself in a couple of minutes with the right OBD II scanner.
Why does my transmission have a hard shifting problem?
You would be surprised to know that the majority of the transmissions 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. These are easy fixes that you can even tackle yourself.
Why does my e320 aventguard go into limp mode?
My sons lovely E320 Aventguard Estate has developed a fault with the gear box when travelling at low speed in town. The car goes into a sort of limp mode on a couple of occasions and can be reset by returning to Park and reingaging Drive.