mhh

I got my 02 model transmission jerk fixed this week. Dealer asked me to demonstrate the problem on road test (not hard to do), called Benz and two weeks later called to say new parts were in.

The car is transformed in city driving. I wish I hadn't waited so long to complain. I kept telling myself the jerky shift was all part of having a performance car.

She's silky now,and I love it!

RenaultFreak

What was wrong?

mhh

See other posts on low speed jerk on transmission upshift for all the details of a known problem with C32.

Zeppelin

Mhh,

We have seen the other posts. They all say that there is no fix. And the ones that thought they had it fixed all returned in time. So if you know what parts they installed it might help. Keep us posted.

mhh

Zeppelin

From memory the parts were a control unit and a throttle valve, but others with a more technical bent might have a better idea.

I wasn't aware that all with the upgrade said it didn't work. I thought some others were happy too. I'll monitor and let the board know if if it returns.

I forgot to say that the trans is smoother in both S and W modes - the whole sensation is one of smoother forward progress. For the first time, I sometimes don't notice the one-two change at all.

Lou Zer

My I'm Back post four posts down has a link in it to the full fix (part #'s, write up, etc.) And it is like a whole different car w/the fix

jfo53

Have had the transmission fix now since last summer on my 2002. It fixed the 1500rpm "jerk" problem (torque converter lock up) and generally smoothed out all shifting. There has been no return of the problem. Besides the "jerk" fix, what is noticeable with the change is a reluctance to downshift with throttle kickdown in auto mode. While before, a little throttle input would cause a downshift, now more throttle input is needed. This is good fun because there are tons of torque available from the engine at low rpms. However, it would be frustrating if the engine were less powerful. If you have a 2002, get this change done and start enjoying the car.

c32brabus

WOW, that's good to know that there finally is a solution to this annoying kicking problem. this problem's annoyed the hell out of me so now i drive in "W" mode so that it wont have to shift first to second gear. Does the problem have anything to do with the ECU?