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98 c280 transmission woes

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Old 08-19-2009, 03:48 PM
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98 c280 transmission woes

Hey guys Im considering buying this c280 with 171 000 k. It shifts into Reverse and Drive and moves. When going forward, it only goes in 1 and 2 but won't shift into 3, 4 or 5? What do you guys think? low on oil? tranny gone? electrical? tcm?
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There is also a whining noise in the engine when you rev it up
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its a bad tranny.
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Yeah, something isn't right. I would stay away from it or you could end up spending a lot to fix the problem(s).
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Sounds like a money pit. I would say walk away.

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