andymc1973 199 Posted November 28, 2017 Merc c class coupe 2004, feels in limp mode but no lights, box is fine in tip tronic howver, god, what a week im having, any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted November 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, andymc1973 said: Merc c class coupe 2004, feels in limp mode but no lights, box is fine in tip tronic howver, god, what a week im having, any ideas? Brake light switch, MAF sensor..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 28, 2017 ive never had one where the box works in tiptronic but in limp whilst in auto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 28, 2017 i will switch off and then back on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 28, 2017 see what computer says tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, andymc1973 said: see what computer says tomorrow Probably, "turn it off and back on again" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 28, 2017 whats best then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 29, 2017 no its diesel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperLease 13 Posted November 29, 2017 Had that on an E Class once turned out they were prone to a water leak in the box. I bought it back and blocked it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSMOTORS 1 Posted December 1, 2017 Would put money on this being either the conductor plate on the valve body which commonly fail (less than a ton if you look around) and involve dropping oil pan and removing valve body (only around 12 bolts) Or the other issue could be the Transmission electrics have ATF contamination at either the wiring to the conductor plate in the gearbox itself due to failed O-ring or the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) electrical connection under the passenger side footwell. Any reasonable scanner should be able to read the transmission codes and a multitude of various random codes usually means ATF contamination or if limited to speed sensor faults this usually reflects conductor plate failure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted December 1, 2017 It’s chucked back in Auction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 2, 2017 20 hours ago, andymc1973 said: It’s chucked back in Auction A wise decision IMO. Got an S320 that is going the same way...standard Merc issue (ie it can be fixed but only for a kings ransom. Shitty German shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVI_8 0 Posted December 5, 2017 Did you get the fault codes read as a matter of interest? If there was a problem it should have thrown one up, as often as not there's an easy solution which doesn't cost too much, as a general rule as a mechanic when dealing with an auto box problem first read the fault codes, then check the oil level, then change the oil and filter, usually somewhere along that line you'll have sorted the problem if not then you may be looking at big bucks. Your car will likely have a ZF box which is fitted to multiple vehicles not just German cars and not made by Mercedes and they're usually reliable units. "Shitty German shit Grant are you having a laugh, what's reliable then Vauxhall? French shit? American? Made in Birmingham British? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted December 5, 2017 33 minutes ago, AVI_8 said: "Shitty German shit Grant are you having a laugh, what's reliable then Vauxhall? French shit? American? Made in Birmingham British? There all as bad as each other generally but German stuff is an absolute joke given its presumed reliability 'because it's German built'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted December 6, 2017 10 hours ago, AVI_8 said: Did you get the fault codes read as a matter of interest? If there was a problem it should have thrown one up, as often as not there's an easy solution which doesn't cost too much, as a general rule as a mechanic when dealing with an auto box problem first read the fault codes, then check the oil level, then change the oil and filter, usually somewhere along that line you'll have sorted the problem if not then you may be looking at big bucks. Your car will likely have a ZF box which is fitted to multiple vehicles not just German cars and not made by Mercedes and they're usually reliable units. "Shitty German shit Grant are you having a laugh, what's reliable then Vauxhall? French shit? American? Made in Birmingham British? I have never fixed a problematic auto box with an oil and filter change. Never once have I been so lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted December 6, 2017 6 hours ago, tradex said: 14 hours ago, AVI_8 said: Did you get the fault codes read as a matter of interest? If there was a problem it should have thrown one up, as often as not there's an easy solution which doesn't cost too much, as a general rule as a mechanic when dealing with an auto box problem first read the fault codes, then check the oil level, then change the oil and filter, usually somewhere along that line you'll have sorted the problem if not then you may be looking at big bucks. Your car will likely have a ZF box which is fitted to multiple vehicles not just German cars and not made by Mercedes and they're usually reliable units. "Shitty German shit Grant are you having a laugh, what's reliable then Vauxhall? French shit? American? Made in Birmingham British? Couldn't agree more & I've been saying it for years. (Really upsets some people who are still deluded they're any good, so I have to bit my tongue) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted December 6, 2017 (I'm agreeing to the "Shitty German Shit" bit I mean) Only things that ever cause grief. Especially gearboxes. Hate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
