Transmission Hesitation and Hard Lockup
08-12-2005, 10:30 AM
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Transmission Hesitation and Hard Lockup
I have an '05 CLK 320 with a little under 1,700 miles that I drive in comfort mode and in the mornings I let it idle until about 60 degress cent. Then I pull out of the drive way and proceed down the road which is all stop signs. After each stop, the car hesitates, followed by a loud click, then a very hard lock of the transmission. This continues for about five miles unless I let the car start rolling after the stop and then hit the gas (and no I am not hitting the gas hard, this is a residential area). Does anyone know potential issues or does the same thing happen to your car?
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08-12-2005, 12:25 PM
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2005 CLK500
Same thing happens every morning with my 500. The car is driven on C-mode at all times. When i get close to a stop sign, the car pulls backwards with a kick (rough downshifting). I'm fine once the engine is warm though.
Guess it's normal.
Joe
Guess it's normal.
Joe
08-12-2005, 09:38 PM
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Why are you guy's using C mode...C mose used to be winter mode, 2nd gear starts etc. MB's do have firmer and high rpm 1-2 shifting when cold to help heat up the cats, but it's not supposed to be too firm.
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08-14-2005, 12:04 AM
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And....
what did the dealer say when you had the car serviced for this abnormal beahavior? I don't need to own your model to tell you it's not normal but I have the same drive train. And correct, don't ever let your car sit idling to warm up - not necessary and in fact harms your car and the environment. Whether you use C mode or not you shouldn't have those problems. What's with all the excuses about why it might be happening? It's not normal.
