***Transmission Hesitation/not engaging**
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13 c63 AMG
***Transmission Hesitation/not engaging**
Hey guys!
I have a 2013 C63 w/ p31 package 16k Miles. I’m having an issue with the transmission hesitating/not engaging. This happens when you are slowing down and let go of the gas and then when you step on the gas again, the transmission has a hard time engaging. You can feel it in the transmission and my car has been maintained by the book so not sure what the issue could be. Does anyone have this same problem? Would really appreciate feedback. Thanks again!
I have a 2013 C63 w/ p31 package 16k Miles. I’m having an issue with the transmission hesitating/not engaging. This happens when you are slowing down and let go of the gas and then when you step on the gas again, the transmission has a hard time engaging. You can feel it in the transmission and my car has been maintained by the book so not sure what the issue could be. Does anyone have this same problem? Would really appreciate feedback. Thanks again!
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I noticed also problem with my 2013 c63.. When im switching fom reverse to drive sometimes (realy rare) it engages with a hit.. It thinks some 2secs and then hits in drive with noise.. Car has 46 000km ~ 29 000 miles
should i change oil in tranny already? Will it fix problem? Somebody has same issues on MCT?
should i change oil in tranny already? Will it fix problem? Somebody has same issues on MCT?
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I noticed also problem with my 2013 c63.. When im switching fom reverse to drive sometimes (realy rare) it engages with a hit.. It thinks some 2secs and then hits in drive with noise.. Car has 46 000km ~ 29 000 miles
should i change oil in tranny already? Will it fix problem? Somebody has same issues on MCT?
should i change oil in tranny already? Will it fix problem? Somebody has same issues on MCT?
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14 polar white E550
What’s good about it lol ? It reacts slow , it downshifts jerky , it slips in comfort mode like it’s running a high stall converter , it sucks in traffic , it overheats quick , its adaptions are horrible since it’s constantly changing . The mainstream ZF transmissions that majority of companies use now is a hell of a lot better and we get stuck in an AMG car that’s made to be driven aggressively with a dinosaur setup . The 722.9 could have been a lot better and I expect that out of a Mercedes product let alone a performance variant.
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'15 AMG GLA45
I never said it was good. I said it didn't suck. If you're buying this car to fall in love with "comfort" mode then you'll be disappointed. About 75% of my driving is on twisty canyon roads with posted limits between 25mph and 45mph and I've been relatively happy with Sport+ if I'm not in a hurry. When I need to hustle though I put it in manual and shift with the paddles. It's not a DCT but it's pretty damn fast and it does what you tell it. I've owned a car with a DCT before. It shifted faster but it wasn't any better in traffic. The paddles were also on the steering column and it just made the whole experience uncomfortable and awkward.
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C63 p31 coupe, Clk550 cab, M3 coupe, LS430, 750LI
I never said it was good. I said it didn't suck. If you're buying this car to fall in love with "comfort" mode then you'll be disappointed. About 75% of my driving is on twisty canyon roads with posted limits between 25mph and 45mph and I've been relatively happy with Sport+ if I'm not in a hurry. When I need to hustle though I put it in manual and shift with the paddles. It's not a DCT but it's pretty damn fast and it does what you tell it. I've owned a car with a DCT before. It shifted faster but it wasn't any better in traffic. The paddles were also on the steering column and it just made the whole experience uncomfortable and awkward.
*Gas mileage and trim not matching suck too.
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From: Rocklin, CA
'15 AMG GLA45
Can I add expensive and hard to service to that list? About to do my 40K service and fack! Honestly though, the only time I'm genuinely frustrated with the transmission is when it's in C, S or S+ and I pull a paddle to shift it manually. It's like you're fighting with the tendencies of the tune. It may give you the gear that first time but it's like somebody else is constantly pulling on the puppet's strings with you.
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'19 4runner TRD / '12 C63 AMG
Unless you're in "MANUAL" mode, clicking the up-shift will only give the trans the "option" to shift. It should still behave like a traditional automatic trans in S & S+...
Manual-mode is the only time where if it doesn't shift when you click/press the paddle, something ain't right.
Manual-mode is the only time where if it doesn't shift when you click/press the paddle, something ain't right.
