Is the control module inside the transmission?
The transmission control module can often be found below the cover at the back of the transmission case. It should be just below the engine control module’s position. Sometimes it’s found under the center console in the interior or even under the hood near the battery or inner fender panel.
What is a gear selector module?
The shift selector module is an electronic shift or transmission range switch. It is monitored by the transmission control module, reporting the current gear, gear change requests and park or neutral.
What should be the position of gear selector?
The gear selector must be in P position to allow the car to be locked and alarmed. The system will change to P position automatically: if the car is switched off in position D or R.
What is a gear selector cable?
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.
What happens when the gear selector module fails?
If the vehicle is in gear when the gear selector module fails you will find that you are not able to select park (P), again until the ignition is cycled.
What is the shift selector module on a Mercedes Benz?
The shift selector module is an electronic shift or transmission range switch. It is monitored by the transmission control module, reporting the current gear, gear change requests and park or neutral.
Where do I send my Mercedes gear selector?
Package the gear selector lever inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box). Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).
What does it mean when gear shift module is not talking to each other?
This code means that the Gear Shift Control (GSC) Module and other control modules on the vehicle are not talking to each other. The circuit most often used to communicate with is known as Controller Area Network bus communications, or simply put, CAN bus.