Why does my W211 E class gearbox not work?
Its vibrates when accelerating from 30 mph, it jerks badly when pulling away especially when going up steep hills and seems to be changing gear at wrong time and too frequently . Dealer said they reset the parameters which didn’t seem work.
Are there any problems with the new W211 E class?
Seems like there are many faults with the new E class!!! I have a high miler (90K miles) W211 E270 CDI with tiptronic box which is playing up. Its vibrates when accelerating from 30 mph, it jerks badly when pulling away especially when going up steep hills and seems to be changing gear at wrong time and too frequently .
What kind of gearbox does the Mercedes E class have?
The latest E class has what Mercedes call “Driver-adaptive electronic automatic” a gearbox with sensors which make it learn and adapt to your style of driving. Data is built up over time and stored in memory. To try to fix my car the dealer wiped this memory and the car was returned to its as new state. The problem is not solved so back it goes!
How to reset transmission adaptive shifting in Mercedes Benz?
If you race your Mercedes-Benz, it will remember that and keep the gearbox in gear longer. If you drive it gently, it will adapt to that as well and change gears earlier. Turn the key to position 2. You should see all the dash lights come on. Do NOT start the car.
When did the Mercedes W211 E class come out?
Problems and Faults with the W211 E Class. The W211 E Class were produced from 2002 to 2009, with a facelift model appearing in 2006 that compromised of a noticeable different front and rear end. The earlier W211’s suffered more issues (mostly electronically) which were rectified in 2006.
What are the most common Mercedes Benz transmission problems?
Top 5 Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems. Won’t come out of Park gear due to a defective brake light switch. ( DIY How to replace the Brake Light Switch) Continue to read if you would like to learn how to troubleshoot your Mercedes-Benz transmission yourself and where you should start. 1. Check Fluid Level
If you race your Mercedes-Benz, it will remember that and keep the gearbox in gear longer. If you drive it gently, it will adapt to that as well and change gears earlier. Turn the key to position 2. You should see all the dash lights come on. Do NOT start the car.
Is there a warranty on the Mercedes W211?
There isn’t an exact figure, but it is predicted that a SBC problem may occur between 200,000 to 300,000 brake pushes. Mercedes Benz offered warranty on this part; however the facelift W211 resolved the majority of SBC issues.