transmission wont shift

[evolution75]

while driving my 2004 e500 today the tranny was stuck in 2nd gear once i turned the car off the problem went away and the transmission shifts very smoothly what can this problem be. Thanks for the help.

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[gaazmon]

Originally Posted by evolution75

while driving my 2004 e500 today the tranny was stuck in 2nd gear once i turned the car off the problem went away and the transmission shifts very smoothly what can this problem be. Thanks for the help.

Happened to me once. Car wouldn't shift, and the thing was stuck in D, couldn't go up or down. Turned off car, waited, turned back on, went away. Dealer never figured out what did it.

[Ser05E500]

Unless you have codes i wouldnt worry too much about it. This tranny is like a computer, every now and then it will have problems which go away when you restart

[gaazmon]

Originally Posted by Ser05E500

Unless you have codes i wouldnt worry too much about it. This tranny is like a computer, every now and then it will have problems which go away when you restart

"Damn you Windows MB 2004!!!"

[evolution75]

went to local merecedes benz mechanic he connected his computer brought up the codes from the transmission and it said bad valvebody he quoted me $1600 for new valvebody and filters fluid gasket and labor

[SZMB]

Originally Posted by evolution75

went to local merecedes benz mechanic he connected his computer brought up the codes from the transmission and it said bad valvebody he quoted me $1600 for new valvebody and filters fluid gasket and labor

Mine was done at about 55k mi under the CPO warranty. There's a service bulletin out for this problem. You can do a search in this forum to find that bulletin #. Ask your service manager for a good-will repair, he may give you a good discount.

[konigstiger]

Originally Posted by evolution75

went to local merecedes benz mechanic he connected his computer brought up the codes from the transmission and it said bad valvebody he quoted me $1600 for new valvebody and filters fluid gasket and labor

Actually two DTBs address limp mode/valve body replacement: P-B-27.60.88a JAN07 and P-B-2750/59g MAY09. PM your email and I will send copies to present to Service Manager. Although DTBs are not normally honored after warranty expiration, as suggested they may assist in obtaining goodwill assistance.