deuxslow

My gear selector is broken. When I shift from Park to Drive, it feels like something broke inside the selector unit. I noticed also that id I'm sitting at a light or something and I downshift or upshift the triptronic the car will suddenly turn off completely.

Does anyone know where I can find a diagram of the gear selector unit? I beleive something is shorting out.

deuxslow

delete this post. I'm going to create a new thread in the general tech section.

Chappy

Have you spilled anything down in the shift gate?

deuxslow

She tells me she "thinks" her friend spilled something in that area.

Chappy

This is a common problem. It is likely that the computer that controls the shifter is fried. Do a search here....this has happened many times before.

Your dealership (or MB specialist) should be able to confirm a diagnosis.