Transmission Problem?
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Transmission Problem?
I took my c230 coupe out a couple of days ago and i realized that it would not shift. After starting the car and putting it into reverse i noticed a jolt in the car but didnt think anything of so i pulled away and started going to my friends house. I got up to 40 mph and realized that i was running at around 4500-5000 rpm, so i pulled over and tried using the speed shifter but it still remained in the "D" position instead of changing to the numbers. I then tried to see if i could change the traction or whatever the snow and water button thing is.
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
I took my c230 coupe out a couple of days ago and i realized that it would not shift. After starting the car and putting it into reverse i noticed a jolt in the car but didnt think anything of so i pulled away and started going to my friends house. I got up to 40 mph and realized that i was running at around 4500-5000 rpm, so i pulled over and tried using the speed shifter but it still remained in the "D" position instead of changing to the numbers. I then tried to see if i could change the traction or whatever the snow and water button thing is.
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
Check for leaks. I know in the past that low battery can create some havoc with the ecu, and tcu.
Were the shifts clunky before. Stays too long in gear. Tell us how the car was runnning.
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At a minimum, check for leaks at your tranny. Check the fluid level too. If I knew what year your car was, I would tell you where to look. But mine is a 02 Coupe, and it is in the back at the fire wall. Pop the lock tab off, and check the level with the car on and hot. (Ohhhh ****, I just remembered, you need the tranny fluid tool. DOH!)
Check for leaks. I know in the past that low battery can create some havoc with the ecu, and tcu.
Were the shifts clunky before. Stays too long in gear. Tell us how the car was runnning.
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Check for leaks. I know in the past that low battery can create some havoc with the ecu, and tcu.
Were the shifts clunky before. Stays too long in gear. Tell us how the car was runnning.
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The coupe had some cheap radiators that would leak the antifreeze into the tranny cooling unit mounted to the side of the radiator. Likely this is not your problem, but something to be aware of.
You can get a whole new battery by calling MB service for about $160. Plus, they will aslo perform a resync that you likely didn't do when you took out your battery. I would start there.
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You can get a whole new battery by calling MB service for about $160. Plus, they will aslo perform a resync that you likely didn't do when you took out your battery. I would start there.
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I took my c230 coupe out a couple of days ago and i realized that it would not shift. After starting the car and putting it into reverse i noticed a jolt in the car but didnt think anything of so i pulled away and started going to my friends house. I got up to 40 mph and realized that i was running at around 4500-5000 rpm, so i pulled over and tried using the speed shifter but it still remained in the "D" position instead of changing to the numbers. I then tried to see if i could change the traction or whatever the snow and water button thing is.
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
I ended up turning around and taking it back to my house so i could get my dads truck. When i got home from my friends i talked with Advans and he said it sounded like there was a problem with the battery. So, today my Dad and i today when to advanced auto parts and took the battery with us, ended up the battery only had around 300 cranking amp instead of 850. We got home, put it in but still the same thing happened just as it was with the old battery. Popped the hood to check the fuses, and there was none blown.
Anyone have any idea what's wrong?
This would be a good example of when bothering to
complete your profile, what car you have and where you are would be really helpful.
But at this point, most likely you will need to get your car connected to Mercedes Star Diagnostic system to see whats up.
The problem is that when batteries fail, they become giant resistors, and
cause other things to fail. I'm crossing my fingers on mine...
still on the original, but had it tested a few months back and still OK.
Time to check it again.
Try disconnecting the battery again...leave it for an hour or so, and retry it.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Oct 17, 2007 at 12:58 PM.
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