Disable Auto Shift?
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Disable Auto Shift?
I have a 2006, w203... I tried doing some search, but didn't come up with much... I was wondering is there a way to disable auto shift, aka to get the system computer to work like the 2004 c230s... So I can keep my car just under redline with out it shifting into the next highest gear... Thanks
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I tried do find info on that... even the guy at the dealership said that its got it built into the the comp so that you dont grenade the motor. stupid i know, but still kinda smart. but the whole concept of auto-stick is to shift without the clutch. sometimes i feel like im being babied by my own damn car. argh!
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I have a 2006, w203... I tried doing some search, but didn't come up with much... I was wondering is there a way to disable auto shift, aka to get the system computer to work like the 2004 c230s... So I can keep my car just under redline with out it shifting into the next highest gear... Thanks
I thought the only cars that would let you bounce off the rev limiter were the AMGs in sport mode??
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The only W203 which will allow you to bounce off the rev limiter without automatically upshifting is the C55, with its "M" (manual) mode on the transmission. In "S" and "C" modes, the transmission will automatically upshift before you hit the rev limiter even if you've opted to select gears manually with the touchshift feature.
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The only W203 which will allow you to bounce off the rev limiter without automatically upshifting is the C55, with its "M" (manual) mode on the transmission. In "S" and "C" modes, the transmission will automatically upshift before you hit the rev limiter even if you've opted to select gears manually with the touchshift feature.
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I tried do find info on that... even the guy at the dealership said that its got it built into the the comp so that you dont grenade the motor. stupid i know, but still kinda smart. but the whole concept of auto-stick is to shift without the clutch. sometimes i feel like im being babied by my own damn car. argh!
Try this for know: reset your ecu with the ecu reset trick, put the car in manual mode, keep it on S setting, then go for a drive. Let the car do everythng else from there on. What I mean is let the car shift itself for you at the red line. Yes it will rev like crazy but you will have your power at that point. If you come to a light to soon put it back to first gear and start again. It will learn your new shift points. After all this you can put it back in automode and it should still know to shift at the red line. This is how my car is but then again I do have the agressive sprint booster.
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Going above the redline on your tachometer is very different from hitting the rev limiter. What happens when you keep your foot on the gas? This I want to see!
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yeah.... umm... apparently my school's network won't let me upload the video. Is there anyone I can (try to) email it to who would upload it for me?
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My 2004 has adapted to my style of driving & in manual mode it will let me go above redline before shifting. If I keep my eye on the tach I could change about 200 over Redline.
But I prefer to keep it in Auto so I can talk on the phone with one hand, steer with my knee & smoke a cigar with the other hand.
But I prefer to keep it in Auto so I can talk on the phone with one hand, steer with my knee & smoke a cigar with the other hand.
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Did you try reseting your dive-by-wire and then let the car shift itself in manumatic mode? That should bring the shift to the red line, in manumatic mode.
Step 1: Reset drive-by-wire
Step 2: Turn car on and put car in manumatic mode and turn ESP off
Step 3: Put setbelt on and drive it like you stole it. (What I mean is floor it while keeping two hands on the steering wheel, this way you wont be tempted to shift it when the car starts to whine like crazy)
Step 4: Your shift points will now be at the redline.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 twice a month.
Good Luck
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Step 1: Reset drive-by-wire
Step 2: Turn car on and put car in manumatic mode and turn ESP off
Step 3: Put setbelt on and drive it like you stole it. (What I mean is floor it while keeping two hands on the steering wheel, this way you wont be tempted to shift it when the car starts to whine like crazy)
Step 4: Your shift points will now be at the redline.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 twice a month.
Good Luck
Step 2: Turn car on and put car in manumatic mode and turn ESP off
Step 3: Put setbelt on and drive it like you stole it. (What I mean is floor it while keeping two hands on the steering wheel, this way you wont be tempted to shift it when the car starts to whine like crazy)
Step 4: Your shift points will now be at the redline.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 twice a month.
Good Luck
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So when you say your car bounces off your rev limiter, does it eventual shift on its own or does the car just cut out?
Well I guess Mercedes has different setups for different models.
As far of an alternate method of driving I dont think there is one for these cars (Mercedes) otherwise the damn adaptive tranny will learn it!
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Did you have any work done to your ecu.
Arent you afraid of blowing up your engine.
How much past the red zone does your car hit the rev limiter?
So when you say your car bounces off your rev limiter, does it eventual shift on its own or does the car just cut out?
Well I guess Mercedes has different setups for different models.
As far of an alternate method of driving I dont think there is one for these cars (Mercedes) otherwise the damn adaptive tranny will learn it!
Anyone want me to email them the video I made? I need someone to post it. It shows the behavior of the car, holding above redline until I manually tell it to upshift.
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2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for atleast five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
Enjoy!!
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Originally Posted by b3d_sage
Anyone want me to email them the video I made? I need someone to post it. It shows the behavior of the car, holding above redline until I manually tell it to upshift.
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Alright aparewntlymy university hates .mov so much that I can't even email it. However, I'm going to Baylor today and I'll send it from there.
