jerk push or jolt in Automatic Transmission between 2nd and 3rd Gear
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BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
Hence my point. The shifts are garbage and totally mis-matched at times. I've found one way around the 2/3 shift. Accelerate quickly in d1/2 to the required speed and let it fall into d3. That approach, while a little ricey, does solve the nasty cold 2/3 shift.
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C63s Wagon 2019
I find it a bit weird that the W205 is having the same problems, I was under the impressions that they had done some work on the auto?
I'm waiting for the C205, cant say i like these news.
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I'm glad I won't have it tbh because it changes gears enough as it is, with nine to choose from its going to be changing gear all the time!
I also think after 6/7 gears you're heading down the path of ever diminishing returns.
I also think after 6/7 gears you're heading down the path of ever diminishing returns.
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2016 C180
Hi all
I've 2016 C180 with the same problem, harsh transmission shift between 2nd and 3rd gear shifts and sometimes between 1st and 2nd gear shifts.
I've reported the issue starting almost 1000 km odometer, took my car to the delear who has confirmed that this isn't normal and we will check your issue
1- they performed software update and the problem exists.
2- they have changed the body valve and no help.
3- they have completely changed the transmission with a brand new one and the problem still exists.
finally they told me this is the characteristic of your car and all cars in this model are the same as per the manufacturer's feedback.
I don't know what actually should I do?
any help?
I've 2016 C180 with the same problem, harsh transmission shift between 2nd and 3rd gear shifts and sometimes between 1st and 2nd gear shifts.
I've reported the issue starting almost 1000 km odometer, took my car to the delear who has confirmed that this isn't normal and we will check your issue
1- they performed software update and the problem exists.
2- they have changed the body valve and no help.
3- they have completely changed the transmission with a brand new one and the problem still exists.
finally they told me this is the characteristic of your car and all cars in this model are the same as per the manufacturer's feedback.
I don't know what actually should I do?
any help?
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If it's any consolation mine has improved after 5000 miles or so on the clock. It still shifts hard now and then and I find it depends how I drive (economy driving makes it worse) and the routes I take. It only really does this once or twice when cold then seems to be ok now.
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2016 C300 4matic
I have been complaining about the shifting for the past 12 months since I got my car. The tech had the ***** to tell me "your transmission is still learning". I have 8000 miles on the car. Total BS. I'm getting very close to publicly bad mouthing my dealer. Nothing but horrible experiences thus far. My 165,000 mile Infiniti shifts amazing. This is total nonsense.
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I too have experienced rough downshifts around 2nd gear, mostly while driving in bumper to traffic with the car fully warmed up.
I had a transmission reflash earlier this year, and the tranny did shift smoother for a while after, but recently I've noticed the rough shifts around 2nd gear are happening again. I'm wondering if the dealership only performed a reset instead.
My car goes in for it's first "A" service this coming Friday, and I will definitely be mentioning this.
I had a transmission reflash earlier this year, and the tranny did shift smoother for a while after, but recently I've noticed the rough shifts around 2nd gear are happening again. I'm wondering if the dealership only performed a reset instead.
My car goes in for it's first "A" service this coming Friday, and I will definitely be mentioning this.
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With some mileage mine has now settled down, which is a worry in itself why. It's occasionally snatchy when cold but the rest of the time is fairly smooth now. Still not the greatest box tho.
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2012 Mercedes Benz W212, 7GTronic, 4MATIC
Hello,
I have just bought a used MB W212 with automatic transmission(7g Tronic) . I have to mention this is my first automatic car I drive (and also my first MB - coming from an 2004 Ford Focus).
I'm not sure if this is a problem with the transmission but I notice that shifting from 1st ->2'nd -> 3'rd gear, I get the sensation that the car is slightly braking(don;t know if this is the definition of jerk push or jolt). Changing from 3'rd to forth and so on is smoothly.
I also noticed that sometimes , when the car is stationary , when changing from drive to reverse /neutral I get a very small shock - I noticed this because is is not always happening.
The car has 73.000 miles and 4 years old. Should I worry about this - send it to the service?
Thank you so much for your advice
Lucian
I have just bought a used MB W212 with automatic transmission(7g Tronic) . I have to mention this is my first automatic car I drive (and also my first MB - coming from an 2004 Ford Focus).
I'm not sure if this is a problem with the transmission but I notice that shifting from 1st ->2'nd -> 3'rd gear, I get the sensation that the car is slightly braking(don;t know if this is the definition of jerk push or jolt). Changing from 3'rd to forth and so on is smoothly.
I also noticed that sometimes , when the car is stationary , when changing from drive to reverse /neutral I get a very small shock - I noticed this because is is not always happening.
The car has 73.000 miles and 4 years old. Should I worry about this - send it to the service?
Thank you so much for your advice
Lucian
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C180 W205 2016
Hello,
I have just bought a used MB W212 with automatic transmission(7g Tronic) . I have to mention this is my first automatic car I drive (and also my first MB - coming from an 2004 Ford Focus).
I'm not sure if this is a problem with the transmission but I notice that shifting from 1st ->2'nd -> 3'rd gear, I get the sensation that the car is slightly braking(don;t know if this is the definition of jerk push or jolt). Changing from 3'rd to forth and so on is smoothly.
I also noticed that sometimes , when the car is stationary , when changing from drive to reverse /neutral I get a very small shock - I noticed this because is is not always happening.
The car has 73.000 miles and 4 years old. Should I worry about this - send it to the service?
Thank you so much for your advice
Lucian
I have just bought a used MB W212 with automatic transmission(7g Tronic) . I have to mention this is my first automatic car I drive (and also my first MB - coming from an 2004 Ford Focus).
I'm not sure if this is a problem with the transmission but I notice that shifting from 1st ->2'nd -> 3'rd gear, I get the sensation that the car is slightly braking(don;t know if this is the definition of jerk push or jolt). Changing from 3'rd to forth and so on is smoothly.
I also noticed that sometimes , when the car is stationary , when changing from drive to reverse /neutral I get a very small shock - I noticed this because is is not always happening.
The car has 73.000 miles and 4 years old. Should I worry about this - send it to the service?
Thank you so much for your advice
Lucian
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2012 Mercedes Benz W212, 7GTronic, 4MATIC
Thank you for the reply, JimmyJay!
Indeed it is annoying and I have been to the service with the car. They changed the transmission oil and filter and the jerk/jolt diminished 95%. It is like a new car.. The car has 118000 km on-board, so 7000 km earlier than the recommended 125000 km limit. I didn'the think that a oil change can make such a big difference...
Indeed it is annoying and I have been to the service with the car. They changed the transmission oil and filter and the jerk/jolt diminished 95%. It is like a new car.. The car has 118000 km on-board, so 7000 km earlier than the recommended 125000 km limit. I didn'the think that a oil change can make such a big difference...
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C180 W205 2016
Thank you for the reply, JimmyJay!
Indeed it is annoying and I have been to the service with the car. They changed the transmission oil and filter and the jerk/jolt diminished 95%. It is like a new car.. The car has 118000 km on-board, so 7000 km earlier than the recommended 125000 km limit. I didn'the think that a oil change can make such a big difference...
Indeed it is annoying and I have been to the service with the car. They changed the transmission oil and filter and the jerk/jolt diminished 95%. It is like a new car.. The car has 118000 km on-board, so 7000 km earlier than the recommended 125000 km limit. I didn'the think that a oil change can make such a big difference...
I would have never expected an oil change to make that much a difference either. I'm almost certain that the main issue is electronic/electrical. Yet if an oil change worked for you than that's great!
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2002 E55 AMG, 2015 Mercedes C300 4Matic
i just changed my automatic transmission fluid and i am having a shift issue between 2-3 and also 4-5.
should i do another change of the fluid? perhaps the level of ATF fluid is not correct??
should i do another change of the fluid? perhaps the level of ATF fluid is not correct??
