transmission problem e240 w211 avantgarde

alishaikh · 11-06-2008, 09:54 AM

my cars intruction cluster isnt showing that
"P 9000m S"
its only showing the miles and no p and s ,and the thing i noticed is when ever tht is not visible the car gets stuck in 1st gear!!!
plzz help and reply my car is 2003 model.
its stuck in 1st gear is not changing gear!!

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alishaikh · 11-09-2008, 02:13 PM

it comes back to normal some times but very unpredictable so cannot take the car anywhere plzz reply thnx in advance

TMAllison · 11-09-2008, 04:19 PM

Don't know what your dash messages mean so can't comment there.

How old is the battery? Intermittent problems are sometimes caused by low voltage and sensors receiving insufficient power to report causing the ECU to shut systems down believing there to be a failure.

alishaikh · 11-14-2008, 01:23 AM

how can i check tht my battery is not giving complete energy.
I tried connecting it to another car's battery with those wires,is this the proper xperiment,
though it didnt work.
its been 3days now tht the transmission is stuck i start it every day and check if in the instruction cluster the p(parking)gear is visible it's not there. should i try putting a new battery?/???

Barry45RPM · 11-14-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMAllison

...Don't know what your dash messages mean so can't comment there..

He's referring to the part of the cluster that says what gear you are in, the odometer reading and the Transmission program selection .

alishaikh · 11-15-2008, 04:44 AM

exactly!!!
it came on again the last night and i took it for a ride jus about 1/2 km it went the D and S disappeared and the car got stuck in 1st again!!

TMAllison · 11-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Spill anything on the shifter console recently???

You can monitor batt voltage via the CCU. Engine on, press and hold REST for 5 secs, use L/R AUTO buttons and toggle to screen 23.

alishaikh · 11-15-2008, 08:19 PM

got a new bosch battery for almost 5000$ still no diferrence ,after 12hours of the new batery being installed i started the car the P and S came on and as soon as i closed the door they dissappeared back again.

and ummm i dont think i spilled anything on it....
anymore ideas,

u ppl might be wondering why the heck isnt he taking it to a workshop but its quite a headache cause i liv in pakistan and nobody understands the systems of mercedes properly here.
the only company which does,it does so by peeling of ur skin by adding a very large amount of cost!!

ohlord · 11-16-2008, 01:13 AM

transmission is going into limp mode.Either you have a problem with the abs system,the transmission or the transmission control unit.Without a read out of the codes from the transmission and the cars computer control,there is not much we can do for you.Are there no other shops that can at least run some diagnostics,check transmission fluid level and the brake system?
Sorry for the position you are in.Keep us informed.

does so by peeling of ur skin by adding a very large amount of cost!!

This is why I do all my own work on Mercedes and other cars and also why we call the dealership the stealership over here,so don't be apologetic.Most Mercedes owners that rely on the dealer to do their car work feel the same way you do.I just have never heard it worded as well as you put it

alishaikh · 11-16-2008, 05:31 AM

the abs is still working, most probably i get a feeling sumthings wrong with the controling unit,cause some time it works and sometimes it doesnt.

wat ever it is now the time has come,i'LL Have to take it to the "STEALER SHIP" quote from OHLORD.
lets see wat they hav to say,hope i dun have to sell my house to get my car fixed! lolx!!

Untertürkheim · 11-17-2008, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alishaikh

the abs is still working, most probably i get a feeling sumthings wrong with the controling unit,cause some time it works and sometimes it doesnt.

wat ever it is now the time has come,i'LL Have to take it to the "STEALER SHIP" quote from OHLORD.
lets see wat they hav to say,hope i dun have to sell my house to get my car fixed! lolx!!

May I ask where you are located, I know of some good dealerships in Southern Germany and Switzerland that are very professional.

alishaikh · 11-17-2008, 06:19 AM

i'm located in pakistan!!
no good mechanic here the only dealership tht exists here charges so much for soo small things tht i import all the stuf tht i need my self from singapore or dubai.

alishaikh · 11-17-2008, 06:31 PM

it came back to life again.
i drove it like for half an hour 10 to 12 kms working perfectly,went near the beach and evry thing as i stopped the car and opened the door(while the car still on) the D and S dissappeared!!!
wats happening i was happy fidelling with the W and S setting working perfectly but as i stop..................................

i jus luv this car soo much tht it hurts,emotional aswelll as financial...

11-09-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	reply ppl it comes back to normal some times but very unpredictable so cannot take the car anywhere plzz reply thnx in advance

11-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#3
TMAllison Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 680 Drives: 99' E300	Don't know what your dash messages mean so can't comment there. How old is the battery? Intermittent problems are sometimes caused by low voltage and sensors receiving insufficient power to report causing the ECU to shut systems down believing there to be a failure. __________________ T. Allison 85' 300D 311k miles 99' E300 275k miles

11-15-2008, 04:44 AM	#6
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	exactly exactly!!! it came on again the last night and i took it for a ride jus about 1/2 km it went the D and S disappeared and the car got stuck in 1st again!!

11-15-2008, 12:11 PM	#7
TMAllison Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 680 Drives: 99' E300	Spill anything on the shifter console recently??? You can monitor batt voltage via the CCU. Engine on, press and hold REST for 5 secs, use L/R AUTO buttons and toggle to screen 23. __________________ T. Allison 85' 300D 311k miles 99' E300 275k miles

11-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#8
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	got a new battery got a new bosch battery for almost 5000$ still no diferrence ,after 12hours of the new batery being installed i started the car the P and S came on and as soon as i closed the door they dissappeared back again. and ummm i dont think i spilled anything on it.... anymore ideas, u ppl might be wondering why the heck isnt he taking it to a workshop but its quite a headache cause i liv in pakistan and nobody understands the systems of mercedes properly here. the only company which does,it does so by peeling of ur skin by adding a very large amount of cost!!

11-14-2008, 01:23 AM	#4
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	how can i check tht my battery is not giving complete energy. I tried connecting it to another car's battery with those wires,is this the proper xperiment, though it didnt work. its been 3days now tht the transmission is stuck i start it every day and check if in the instruction cluster the p(parking)gear is visible it's not there. should i try putting a new battery?/???

11-16-2008, 01:13 AM	#9
ohlord MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,438 Drives: E55 powered E320 Wagon,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross,94subaru, 2000 E320 wagon.	Your transmission is going into limp mode.Either you have a problem with the abs system,the transmission or the transmission control unit.Without a read out of the codes from the transmission and the cars computer control,there is not much we can do for you.Are there no other shops that can at least run some diagnostics,check transmission fluid level and the brake system? Sorry for the position you are in.Keep us informed. does so by peeling of ur skin by adding a very large amount of cost!! This is why I do all my own work on Mercedes and other cars and also why we call the dealership the stealership over here,so don't be apologetic.Most Mercedes owners that rely on the dealer to do their car work feel the same way you do.I just have never heard it worded as well as you put it __________________ "whatever you say, you speak into existence" ohlord Cognomen is in homage to the late great Janis Joplin "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz" W210 Wagons,a few MG's,assorted others and a partridge in a pear tree. pm me if you need me Last edited by ohlord; 11-16-2008 at 01:20 AM.

11-16-2008, 05:31 AM	#10
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	umm the abs is still working, most probably i get a feeling sumthings wrong with the controling unit,cause some time it works and sometimes it doesnt. wat ever it is now the time has come,i'LL Have to take it to the "STEALER SHIP" quote from OHLORD. lets see wat they hav to say,hope i dun have to sell my house to get my car fixed! lolx!!

11-17-2008, 06:19 AM	#12
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	pakistan i'm located in pakistan!! no good mechanic here the only dealership tht exists here charges so much for soo small things tht i import all the stuf tht i need my self from singapore or dubai.

11-17-2008, 06:31 PM	#13
alishaikh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Drives: E240 avantgarde w211	A gLIMPSE OF LIFE!! it came back to life again. i drove it like for half an hour 10 to 12 kms working perfectly,went near the beach and evry thing as i stopped the car and opened the door(while the car still on) the D and S dissappeared!!! wats happening i was happy fidelling with the W and S setting working perfectly but as i stop.................................. i jus luv this car soo much tht it hurts,emotional aswelll as financial...

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