Why are Mercedes not selling replacement valve bodies?
Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle. Yet they will sell complete transmissions. Mercedes-Benz claims that they will not sell the valve body because it could aid in automobile theft.
Is the Mercedes 722.9 Tronic valve body and conductor plate defective?
Defective valve body and conductor plate issues have effected many Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with 722.9 7G Tronic Automatic Transmissions. If these parts fail they will require replacement in order to extend the life of the transmission. The early 722.9 transmissions installed on Mercedes-Benz models between 2004-2008 had a higher failure rate.
Is there a problem with the transmission valve body?
There are a few transmission valve body symptoms that keep you aware of failure activity of the engine. Most of them are quite noticeable. It is recommended that you should fix these problems as soon as possible. Then, your driving ability will be protected and gear changing will be smooth as usual.
What happens when the valve body and conductor plate fail?
Failed Valve Body and Conductor Plate. Typically when the valve body or conductor plate fail you may experience the following symptoms: Transmission stuck in second gear. Limp Home Mode. Shifts from first to second gear then it stays in that gear. Transmission, will not shift into higher gears.
Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle. Yet they will sell complete transmissions. Mercedes-Benz claims that they will not sell the valve body because it could aid in automobile theft.
Can a Mercedes 722.9 valve body be repaired?
Now you don’t have to go to the dealer for Mercedes 722.9 valve bodies. G&N motors developed a proprietary process for for repairing and reprogramming the complete Mercedes 722.9 valve body transmission control unit / module used in the 7G Tronic Automatic Transmission in Mercedes Benz.
There are a few transmission valve body symptoms that keep you aware of failure activity of the engine. Most of them are quite noticeable. It is recommended that you should fix these problems as soon as possible. Then, your driving ability will be protected and gear changing will be smooth as usual.
Failed Valve Body and Conductor Plate. Typically when the valve body or conductor plate fail you may experience the following symptoms: Transmission stuck in second gear. Limp Home Mode. Shifts from first to second gear then it stays in that gear. Transmission, will not shift into higher gears.
When does a Mercedes Benz transmission go into limp mode?
Diagnose the transmission as soon as possible. While these are the typical symptoms of a failed valve body or conductor plate, Mercedes-Benz transmission can go into LIMP MODE due to other issues that may not be directly related to the transmission. These transmission problems may start developing as early as 50,000 miles.
What kind of transmission does a Mercedes Benz have?
Mercedes-Benz transmissions are very solid, and whole transmission replacement is very rarely needed. The 5-speed transmission that was used between 1995 up to 2008 is one of the best transmission ever built. Now let’s see if we can help you troubleshoot your transmission.
Defective valve body and conductor plate issues have effected many Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with 722.9 7G Tronic Automatic Transmissions. If these parts fail they will require replacement in order to extend the life of the transmission. The early 722.9 transmissions installed on Mercedes-Benz models between 2004-2008 had a higher failure rate.
Diagnose the transmission as soon as possible. While these are the typical symptoms of a failed valve body or conductor plate, Mercedes-Benz transmission can go into LIMP MODE due to other issues that may not be directly related to the transmission. These transmission problems may start developing as early as 50,000 miles.
Mercedes-Benz transmissions are very solid, and whole transmission replacement is very rarely needed. The 5-speed transmission that was used between 1995 up to 2008 is one of the best transmission ever built. Now let’s see if we can help you troubleshoot your transmission.