Why does my ml270 gearbox keep locking up?

Why does my ml270 gearbox keep locking up?

Check the plug on the gear as it can send oil up to the ecu. If the gearbox keeps locking up it means its not happy and eventually it will be permanently locked and only a computer can unlock. A friend of mine has a 53 reg ML270 and I told him to get it serviced before there are problems.

How is the electric plate changed on the ml270?

The box uses a water to oil heat exchanger to cool the box and the last box that was installed in the ML270 the specialist changed it to an air cooled radiator for cooling the box! any more info about the “electric plate changed” ? Click to expand…

What kind of radiator does Mercedes ml270 use?

Click to expand… The box uses a water to oil heat exchanger to cool the box and the last box that was installed in the ML270 the specialist changed it to an air cooled radiator for cooling the box! Click to expand…

Check the plug on the gear as it can send oil up to the ecu. If the gearbox keeps locking up it means its not happy and eventually it will be permanently locked and only a computer can unlock. A friend of mine has a 53 reg ML270 and I told him to get it serviced before there are problems.

Why is my Mercedes ml270 CDI slow and gutless?

The STAR machine picked it up straight away. If you’re anywhere near Milton Keynes get over to Autoclass and they’ll give you an honest opinion. As above, have it plugged in to STAR and stop the guesswork. It’s in limp-home mode for a reason. When this happened to my W164 320 CDI it turned out to be the turbo vanes sticking.

Click to expand… The box uses a water to oil heat exchanger to cool the box and the last box that was installed in the ML270 the specialist changed it to an air cooled radiator for cooling the box! Click to expand…

The box uses a water to oil heat exchanger to cool the box and the last box that was installed in the ML270 the specialist changed it to an air cooled radiator for cooling the box! any more info about the “electric plate changed” ? Click to expand…

Are there any problems with the Mercedes ML gearbox?

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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.

What to do if your gearbox keeps locking up?

Its also advisable to have the electric plate changed inside the gearbox. Check the plug on the gear as it can send oil up to the ecu. If the gearbox keeps locking up it means its not happy and eventually it will be permanently locked and only a computer can unlock.

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.

What to do if your Mercedes gearbox is not working?

Look to the back of the engine, left side you will see a red cap, this pulls off and a specially bought (from Merc) dipstick goes in. Go back to the indie/dealer who changed the oil and get them to dip it, because it could be short on oil (a small leak occurs on the electric connector on these boxes).

What to do if your gears are stuck on a Mercedes?

If your Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission gear selector is stuck, you can be able to move the shifter from park (P) to drive (D) manually using the shifter override feature found on almost all Mercedes-Benz models including C-Class, E-Class, CL-Class, ML-Class, SLK-Class and other models.

What kind of gearbox does the Mercedes ML have?

The 722.6 gearbox installed in the ML is one of the most reliable transmission produced. ABS/ETS/ESP lights. Needs replacement of ABS pump. Easy DIY, follow these instructions. Transmission O-ring. Follow these DIY instructions if you need to repair yours. Transmission stuck in gear, limp mode. Learn how to troubleshoot transmission limp mode.

What does it mean when your Mercedes is stuck in Park?

Mercedes stuck in Park (P) and refuse to shift to D or N. It may be stuck in D, R, N and will not move back to Park (P). Unable to remove keys from the ignition. Unable to get Mercedes transmission into drive. Mercedes gear shift stuck in park.

What does it mean when the shifter is stuck on a Mercedes?

Shifter can not be returned to Park (P), and you can’t remove the key from ignition. P,N,R,D gear selection indicator on dashboard not displaying correct gear. Mercedes-Benz cars that are equipped with automatic transmission have a gear selector shifter interlock safety feature.

What does it mean when a Mercedes is stuck in Park?

Mercedes stuck in Park (P)and refuse to go to D or N. Stuck in D, R, N and will not move back to Park (P). Can’t remove keys from the ignition. Mercedes transmission won’t go into drive. Mercedes E, S, C, ML Class gear shift stuck in park. Mercedes will start, but transmission won’t go into gear.

The 722.6 gearbox installed in the ML is one of the most reliable transmission produced. ABS/ETS/ESP lights. Needs replacement of ABS pump. Easy DIY, follow these instructions. Transmission O-ring. Follow these DIY instructions if you need to repair yours. Transmission stuck in gear, limp mode. Learn how to troubleshoot transmission limp mode.

How to check transmission fluid in a ML320 Benz?

On many cars, checking the transmission fluid level is a two-minute process just like checking the engine oil level. But with the Mercedes Benz ML320, there’s an important extra step. The ML320 is designed to require no maintenance, so it doesn’t ship with a dipstick as standard equipment.