Where did the Coke get on the shifter?
The coke probably spilled on the interlock solenoid for the shifter thus making it difficult to shift out of park. The only thing that can be done is to remove the center console to get at the mess so it can be cleaned up.
Why is soda sticking to my Shift Switch?
The shift mechanism needs to be cleaned out. The soda doesn’t dry, but turns to a sticky syrup, a lot like glue. It has coated a lot of surfaces and may be jamming the shift interlock solenoid as previously mentioned. It cannot enter the transmission, since this shifter is only attached to the transmission through a cable.
What to do if Coke spills on shifter?
The coke probably spilled on the interlock solenoid for the shifter thus making it difficult to shift out of park. The only thing that can be done is to remove the center console to get at the mess so it can be cleaned up. And no, this won’t be covered under warranty.
What to do when your shifter gets stuck?
inspect the cable and outer between the shifter and rear derailleur. If there are kinks or damage that will probably be the problem, and it’s the thing to fix first. Next, get slack gear cable next to the shifter. Often there will be open sections of cable and you can pop a section of outer off the bike to get this.
The coke probably spilled on the interlock solenoid for the shifter thus making it difficult to shift out of park. The only thing that can be done is to remove the center console to get at the mess so it can be cleaned up.
The shift mechanism needs to be cleaned out. The soda doesn’t dry, but turns to a sticky syrup, a lot like glue. It has coated a lot of surfaces and may be jamming the shift interlock solenoid as previously mentioned. It cannot enter the transmission, since this shifter is only attached to the transmission through a cable.
The coke probably spilled on the interlock solenoid for the shifter thus making it difficult to shift out of park. The only thing that can be done is to remove the center console to get at the mess so it can be cleaned up. And no, this won’t be covered under warranty.
Can you take the release solenoid out of a shifter?
take shifter assembly out. Even the release solenoid will clean ok because it will dry out before reassembly. The sliding parts like the shift indicator cover can now be moved back and forth under hot water and get that sticky cleaned from within. Some portions may need re-lubricated after cleaning.
Can you put a shifter in the transmission?
It cannot enter the transmission, since this shifter is only attached to the transmission through a cable. But, the console needs to be removed to expose the shifter, then the shifter removed to easily get at the mess and clean it out. It cleans up fairly well with any mild cleaner or soap solution, and nothing harsh is necessary.
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.