Auto lazy shift
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2010 ML350 GAS 4Matic
Auto lazy shift
My CLK500 automatic shifts pretty nicely under full throttle. However, under part throttle, it seems to have a lazy shift from 1st to 2nd gear and a little worse from 2nd to 3rd. The shift from 3rd to 4th is always quick.
To describe lazy, it feels like someone who is shifting a manual transmission slowly. In fact, under part throttle, my car almost sounds like a manual transmission - there is a noticeable delay between shifts 1-2-3 where it almost seems like the throttle is backed-off before the transmission decides to shift.
Anyone know what I'm trying to describe ? Does this sound normal ?
To describe lazy, it feels like someone who is shifting a manual transmission slowly. In fact, under part throttle, my car almost sounds like a manual transmission - there is a noticeable delay between shifts 1-2-3 where it almost seems like the throttle is backed-off before the transmission decides to shift.
Anyone know what I'm trying to describe ? Does this sound normal ?
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 391
Likes: 2
From: Northern Virginia
2010 ML350 GAS 4Matic
Well, I'm glad that I'm not alone in my perception although I guess I was hoping that this could somehow be 'tuned-out' or 'fixed'.
It's not that bothersome, especially since full-throttle response is good. But I would prefer a quicker shift at part-throttle. I expected a quicker, firmer shift with a transmission designed for a 302 hp V-8.
It's not that bothersome, especially since full-throttle response is good. But I would prefer a quicker shift at part-throttle. I expected a quicker, firmer shift with a transmission designed for a 302 hp V-8.
