Can low transmission fluid cause a car to not read the tcm
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2010 Mercedes c300 4 matic
Can low transmission fluid cause a car to not read the tcm
Hello my name is Mont and I own a 2010 c300 4matic w204 and I'm low on transmission fluid.my question is does having low transmission fluid cause a malfunction were my shifter disengages while driving red light just on and off and the c on the dash for casual mode keeps disappearing and reappearing car does a hard jerk every time it disappear and reappear
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
1st, do a transmission service -- fluid and filter change. Then come back with the results. Clearly, being low on fluid is NOT acceptable. How do you know you are low on fluid?
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
essential service...
-- You know tranny do not consume any oil, unlike engines. ATF being low translates as LEAK!
-- So you'll want to identify the leak source before regular ATF service at a MB specialist who has specific ATF (NOT a universal generic ATF).
-- 4Matic requires additional service to help prevent bearing issues.
-- So you'll want to identify the leak source before regular ATF service at a MB specialist who has specific ATF (NOT a universal generic ATF).
-- 4Matic requires additional service to help prevent bearing issues.
