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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 06:18 AM
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transmission problems

my 99 c280 sport has started shifting with a jerky motion it takes off from a start in the mornings then throws us back in the seat like it just down shifted.sometimes when we come to a stop sign it down shifts very hard into a lower gear .iv'e read you can't check the fluid level is this correct?also any help on why the trans.shifts funny sometimes? thanks
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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You can check the fluid level with the proper equipment. You'll need the Dipstick Tool. I also recommend replacing the filler cap and locking pin.

Transmission Dipstick

And,
Filler Cap Locking Pin

And also,
Transmission Filler Cap
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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Before going further, have you had it up to see if there is any tranny fluid leaking.
If not, it's a different problem.
To the things suggested by Autohaus, you should add an
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Non-Contact-Temperature-Gun-IR-Laser-Infrared-Digital-Thermometer-Sight-Handheld-/131195576458?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8bdda08a

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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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as we are both retired and on fixed income,i'm saving to go to a dealer here in ohio and have them check transmission out.wish me luck!
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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I would try resetting the 722.6 Transmission settings and see if it still does that jerking motion. If and possibly it still does, I would do a Trans service & flush all the way back to the converter. And if that doesn't fix your problem, then your transmission might be going out, but I say reset & flush.
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