droc112

Hey guys has anyone ever replaced the transmission converter plate before? If so why? What does it do? I'm having problems with my key not turning and starting up i been reading some posts on here/ My tech seem to think it could be the converter plate, if anyone has had the same problem and got it fixed could you share what the problem was!! I'm going to start wit the starter relay and go from there. It's starting to do it quite often now. Thanks guys!

tusabes

The conductor plate goes bad due to a leaky rubber grommet that allows transmission fluid to leak and wick its way up the wiring damaging the conductor plate . Fairly common issue . Sometimes cleaning the conductor plate and putting a new grommet will fix it

benz_addict

Why guess and go from there?
Get your tech to do a full diagnosis via recommended STAR SDS get codes and replace what is faulty. And yes, conductor plates do go out commonly, mainly the speed RPM sensor on it.
Just trying to help. Good luck

droc112

Thnx guys!

gmphertford

The conductor plate in transmission will not affect key turning in the ignition, Its more likely something to do with the ignition switch than the transmission, need to get machine on it really and tested.

quickchange

anyone know if a 2006 slk conductor plate can be purchased. I was told it was a dealer re-man only. Thanks ,,will

droc112

I got stuck today car still doin the same thing this time it wudnt turn over at all and i seen smoke and smelled sumthin burning under the hood but cudnt actually see where it was coming from, has anyone experiences this before?I been outta town workin so i havnt had a chance to put it in the shop! Thnx

kostikabenz

Hi did you fix the problem by any chance ? because i have the same problem with my car the key turns and everything but the cluster doesnt show the P on the right side in the buttom and when you try to start the engine it kinda like seized engine, but when i disconnected the plug from the conducter plate it starts and runs on safe mood

mauian1

In the late 90's up until 2000 and some 2001 models of Benz the transmission conductor plate plays a role in the security with the smart key. When the transmission conductor plate starts to lose contact with the EIS, interment no start when turning the key will develop. Mercedes thought having part of the security handshake start feature locked inside an oil filled transmission made stealing their cars more difficult and less desirable. So depending on what year car, the transmission conductor plate could be responsible for the no crank when turning the key issue.