What does it mean when your transmission is in fail safe?
FAIL SAFE means the transmission is in limp mode, in limp mode you only have one gear and no torque converter lock up. If you see this message, pull over and have the vehicle towed to where you can work on it, unless it is a short drive.
What to do if your transmission is stuck in gear?
If your transmission is stuck in gear and you are far away from home, try this: 1 Pull over and turn the car off. Remove the key. 2 Do not press the gas pedal or any other buttons on the car. 3 Wait 20 seconds. 4 Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode.
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.
When do you know you have a transmission problem?
You may be experiencing a problem with your transmission if your vehicle is exhibiting any of the following symptoms below:
Why does my shift selector not go into gear?
Vehicle will not go into gear After you start the vehicle and try to shift it into gear, if the gear selector will not move then there is a problem with your shift selector cable. The cable could be broken or has stretched beyond repair. This prevents the transmission from having the leverage needed to change gears.
FAIL SAFE means the transmission is in limp mode, in limp mode you only have one gear and no torque converter lock up. If you see this message, pull over and have the vehicle towed to where you can work on it, unless it is a short drive.
What are the symptoms of a bad shift selector cable?
Automatic transmission vehicles normally have one cable that runs from the transmission to the shifter assembly, while manual transmission vehicles have two. They both have the same signs when they start to go bad. If you suspect yours is failing, watch for the following symptoms. 1. Indicator doesn’t match the gear
Where does the shift selector Cable go in a car?
January 12, 2016. The shift selector cable puts the transmission into the proper gear, which is indicated by the shift selector that it has been moved by the driver. Automatic transmission vehicles normally have one cable that runs from the transmission to the shifter assembly, while manual transmission vehicles have two.