Is it possible to repair a Mercedes conductor plate?
Our repair service is the only way to avoid the costly fees of programming a replacement conductor plate. Beware of other repair services that still require a Mercedes scan tool to clear the error codes that cause the vehicle to remain in limp mode.
How does the conductor plate work in a car?
The conductor plate transmits the signals to the valves from the control module. The sensors mounted on the plate are crucial to the operation of the automatic transmission. If the sensors fail, the transmission control unit will be unable to determine which gear to engage the transmission in.
Do you need valve body and conductor plate replaced?
The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle. Yet they will sell complete transmissions.
When to replace Mercedes 722.9 valve body and conductor plate?
If these parts fail they will require replacement in order to extend the life of the transmission. The early 722.9 transmissions installed on Mercedes-Benz models between 2004-2008 had a higher failure rate. The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate.
Do you need to replace the conductor plate on a Mercedes?
If you scan your Mercedes-Benz with a diagnostic scanner you may get several error codes that point you to speed sensor faults. You can not replace the speed sensors themselves and therfore you need to replace the whole conductor plate. Luckily, the transmission does not need to be removed in order for you to replace the conductor plate.
The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle. Yet they will sell complete transmissions.
The conductor plate transmits the signals to the valves from the control module. The sensors mounted on the plate are crucial to the operation of the automatic transmission. If the sensors fail, the transmission control unit will be unable to determine which gear to engage the transmission in.
If these parts fail they will require replacement in order to extend the life of the transmission. The early 722.9 transmissions installed on Mercedes-Benz models between 2004-2008 had a higher failure rate. The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate.
Do you need to replace valve bodies on a Mercedes Benz?
The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle.
How to change conductor plate on Mercedes 722.6 5G transmission?
Instructions on how to change the conductor plate and valve body on Mercedes-Benz 722.6 5G transmission. Allow the car to cool down. Raise your car using a car lift, ramps, or jack stands. Secure the vehicle with jack stands. Set parking brakes.