Slow to reverse?
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2009 C300
Slow to reverse?
So my C300 is slow as molasses when it comes to actually going into reverse once I've shifted gears. I'm not talking 1/2 a second, I'm talking 3-4 seconds.
Does this happen for anyone else?
Does this happen for anyone else?
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C300 sport 4matic
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C300 sport 4matic
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my 2009 4matic c300 purchased in september has this nasty reverse lag....i heard many talking of a reprogramming fix yet it seems as if even newer cars have this issue.
purchased another identical 2009 c300 with the same reverse lag last week???? no good
purchased another identical 2009 c300 with the same reverse lag last week???? no good
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All 7 speed transmissions as off MY09 have a slower engaugement of reverse gear. I beleive there is a remedy being created at present. Ask your dealer but don't expect an immediate fix.
It's not indicitive of a fault with your vehilce, it's series standard for MY09, but it has been noted as not ideal and a fix may be available soon.
It's not indicitive of a fault with your vehilce, it's series standard for MY09, but it has been noted as not ideal and a fix may be available soon.
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I have an 09 and don't notice anything out of the ordinary with this. When parked on an incline, I do using the parking brake.
The only 7G issue I notice is that from a dead cold engine start, the very first 2-3 shift in the box holds the RPMs a little higher before selecting 3 then normal 2-3 shifts. Its very methodic, it seems to be some kind of self test of the gearbox on initial start.
The only 7G issue I notice is that from a dead cold engine start, the very first 2-3 shift in the box holds the RPMs a little higher before selecting 3 then normal 2-3 shifts. Its very methodic, it seems to be some kind of self test of the gearbox on initial start.
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All auto MB's for at least the last 10-15yrs hold the first few shifts a bit longer than normal to help warm up the cats to reduce cold start emissions. It's not a self test.
