05CLK 55 won’t go into gear
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2005 CLK 55
05CLK 55 won’t go into gear
Just got a CLK a couple of day ago car was driving great went to the store and went inside came back and car runs fine but won’t go into gear
I can move the shifter but the transmission won’t engage and there is no codes
I can move the shifter but the transmission won’t engage and there is no codes
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2023 E450 AT, 1996 S420, (sold) 2004 CLK320 Convertible (v8, 6 speed)
I'm not even sure what do you mean by "gearbox crankcase", transmission oil pan? valve body?
Anyway before removing anything try to check shifter linkage bushing. Check this thread, it might be your case, only in the guy's case his transmission was in N.
Anyway before removing anything try to check shifter linkage bushing. Check this thread, it might be your case, only in the guy's case his transmission was in N.
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2005 CLK 55
I'm not even sure what do you mean by "gearbox crankcase", transmission oil pan? valve body?
Anyway before removing anything try to check shifter linkage bushing. Check this thread, it might be your case, only in the guy's case his transmission was in N.
Anyway before removing anything try to check shifter linkage bushing. Check this thread, it might be your case, only in the guy's case his transmission was in N.
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2023 E450 AT, 1996 S420, (sold) 2004 CLK320 Convertible (v8, 6 speed)
Mannnn that thread sounds just like what is happening I just walked in the door from dropping the car off at a independent Mercedes shop. Was talking with the owner and he said it sounds like it may be the linkage but they were about the close and they will update tomorrow when they open and hook it up to the Star machine.
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2005 CLK 55
It was the shifter linkage and bushing. Car is running strong again. they found a oil leak coming from the oil filter housing so I'm gonna have to tackle that next.
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2023 E450 AT, 1996 S420, (sold) 2004 CLK320 Convertible (v8, 6 speed)
