What to do if your Mercedes S550 is stuck in low gear?

What to do if your Mercedes S550 is stuck in low gear?

After a few miles I notice that the car seems stuck in a low gear. When I step on the gas, the car revs to 2000 or 3000 rpm, but it does not go very fast. The solution is to pull over, put the car in park, turn it off, wait 30 seconds and then restart the vehicle.

How many times has my S550 transmission rccurred?

I have an ’07 S550 that I bought new on April 2007. It now has 54,000 miles, so it’s out of the base warranty. I’ve had a transmission problem that has rccurred 3 times now. Here’s the scenario: I’m driving at a constant speed of 50-70 mph and I’ll step on the gas to pass another car or a pending red light.

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.

What was the problem with my 2009 S550?

I took my 2009 S550 to several mechanics to try and resolve a very serious vibration throughout my floor board and rear end of the car. After several recommendations starting with rebuilding transmission, flex disc, transmission mounts, motor mounts etc. I finally resolved it myself.

What causes a vibration on a Mercedes Benz S550?

Cracked Driveshaft Flex Discs May Cause Driveshaft Movement/Vibration on Mercedes-Benz S550. Problem Description. A vibration felt through the center floor of the vehicle can be caused by driveshaft flex discs, which crack and shred, causing excessive driveshaft movement.

How much does it cost to repair a Mercedes S550?

Not repairing these can cause damage to the driveshaft center support bearing, or, in the worst case scenario, damage to the transmission or differential. The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz S550 General Diagnosis is between $143 -$180. Learn More

After a few miles I notice that the car seems stuck in a low gear. When I step on the gas, the car revs to 2000 or 3000 rpm, but it does not go very fast. The solution is to pull over, put the car in park, turn it off, wait 30 seconds and then restart the vehicle.

I have an ’07 S550 that I bought new on April 2007. It now has 54,000 miles, so it’s out of the base warranty. I’ve had a transmission problem that has rccurred 3 times now. Here’s the scenario: I’m driving at a constant speed of 50-70 mph and I’ll step on the gas to pass another car or a pending red light.

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.

What to do when your transmission is stuck in limp mode?

The majority of the time, the problem is not as grave as you may think. If your transmission is stuck in gear and you are far away from home, try this: Pull over and turn the car off. Remove the key. Do not press the gas pedal or any other buttons on the car. Wait 20 seconds. Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode.

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