Where can I get a new conductor plate for my Mercedes?
One place where you will find reasonably priced conductor plates for Mercedes-Benz 5-Speed 722.6 and 7-speed 722.9 transmission is Amazon. If the 13-pin connector doesn’t fix the problem, then the next step is to replace the valve body conductor plate. Replacing the conductor plate is easy.
What are the conductor plates on a Mercedes 722.9?
There are three conductor plates for the Mercedes-Benz 7-Speed 722.9 automatic transmission. The conductor plates are designated as models: VGS 1 – Requires Replacement of Valve Body and Conductor Plate
Can a transmission be replaced on a Mercedes?
Replacing the conductor plate is easy. It is mounted of top of the valve body. You will need to remove the valve body from the transmission. Transmission doesn’t need to be replaced. The valve body can be removed from underneath. Replace the conductor plate and reinstall the valve body.
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.
Do you need to replace the conductor plate on a Mercedes?
If you scan your Mercedes-Benz with a diagnostic scanner you may get several error codes that point you to speed sensor faults. You can not replace the speed sensors themselves and therfore you need to replace the whole conductor plate. Luckily, the transmission does not need to be removed in order for you to replace the conductor plate.
There are three conductor plates for the Mercedes-Benz 7-Speed 722.9 automatic transmission. The conductor plates are designated as models: VGS 1 – Requires Replacement of Valve Body and Conductor Plate
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.
Why is my Mercedes 5 speed conductor plate not working?
Sometimes the speed sensor built within the Conductor Plate fails causing erratic shifting, in other cases the float may fail causing the transmission fluid level warning light to come on, in other cases the contact points that send the signal to the Shift Solenoids may corrode creating shifting problems in between gears.
What causes the conductor plate to malfunction?
The Conductor Plate is a component of the transmission that eventually will malfunction as the vehicle ages. Sometimes the speed sensor built within the Conductor Plate fails causing erratic shifting, in other cases the float may fail causing…
One place where you will find reasonably priced conductor plates for Mercedes-Benz 5-Speed 722.6 and 7-speed 722.9 transmission is Amazon. If the 13-pin connector doesn’t fix the problem, then the next step is to replace the valve body conductor plate. Replacing the conductor plate is easy.
Sometimes the speed sensor built within the Conductor Plate fails causing erratic shifting, in other cases the float may fail causing the transmission fluid level warning light to come on, in other cases the contact points that send the signal to the Shift Solenoids may corrode creating shifting problems in between gears.
The Conductor Plate is a component of the transmission that eventually will malfunction as the vehicle ages. Sometimes the speed sensor built within the Conductor Plate fails causing erratic shifting, in other cases the float may fail causing…
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.