trans range sensor issue
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2001 CLK 55 AMG.......... 2001 Corvette Z06.........
trans range sensor issue
man, 5 years of oil changes and all at once this car just fell apart it seems.
2001 clk 55 amg
symptom: no gear designation displayed, trans stuck in 1st gear. CEL transmission range sensor is code recorded.
basically just need some confirmation. mercedes sometimes does things so backwards. most cars I have messed with mount this sensor on the transmission but according to what I have read the sensor is inside the shifter?
I am fairly certain this is correct but need some assurance before proceeding. One person says I need a conductor plate but that diagnosis I do not believe to be accurate. Prob just trying to separate me from my earnings.
Lastly, replacing this sensor.....is it just a plug and play? Or is there some sort of configuration necessary?
nevermind. seems it's plug n play.
2001 clk 55 amg
symptom: no gear designation displayed, trans stuck in 1st gear. CEL transmission range sensor is code recorded.
basically just need some confirmation. mercedes sometimes does things so backwards. most cars I have messed with mount this sensor on the transmission but according to what I have read the sensor is inside the shifter?
I am fairly certain this is correct but need some assurance before proceeding. One person says I need a conductor plate but that diagnosis I do not believe to be accurate. Prob just trying to separate me from my earnings.
Lastly, replacing this sensor.....is it just a plug and play? Or is there some sort of configuration necessary?
nevermind. seems it's plug n play.
Last edited by dohcfiend; May 4, 2016 at 09:22 PM.
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2003 clk 55
Did u spill anything in the shifter?
Check out this thread http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r170-gen...s/40865?page=1
Check out this thread http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r170-gen...s/40865?page=1
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Most transmission problems are due to conductor plate, TCU plug, someone spilt a drink on the shifter or really bad transmission fluid. Have you hooked it up to STAR?
I replaced the conductor plate on mine. Not a hard job but messy. It wasn't my problem though so I ended up going to the dealer and needing the whole transmission rebuilt.
I replaced the conductor plate on mine. Not a hard job but messy. It wasn't my problem though so I ended up going to the dealer and needing the whole transmission rebuilt.
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2001 CLK 55 AMG.......... 2001 Corvette Z06.........
I swapped in a used shifter about 10 minutes ago. everything has been restored to normal operation. yay!
my pan gasket had a small leak in it about 6 months ago. I had that plug/connector replaced at the same time as a preventative measure. It only costed me like 13 bucks and the mechanic said he would install it for free so win/win.
I didn't spill anything on the shifter but I am pretty sure the previous owner did. The shifter assembly was taken apart previously. I did try the cleaner/q-tip method before replacing the shifter.
my pan gasket had a small leak in it about 6 months ago. I had that plug/connector replaced at the same time as a preventative measure. It only costed me like 13 bucks and the mechanic said he would install it for free so win/win.
I didn't spill anything on the shifter but I am pretty sure the previous owner did. The shifter assembly was taken apart previously. I did try the cleaner/q-tip method before replacing the shifter.
Last edited by dohcfiend; May 10, 2016 at 12:00 AM.
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2001 CLK 55 AMG.......... 2001 Corvette Z06.........
on the 208; it seemed like a cup holder was an afterthought. The cup holder itself is all but useless.
when it stopped working, i just removed the entire assembly and put a standard cup holder inside of it. works so much better.
To be honest I am surprised no one came up with and marketed a recessed cup holder for it.
when it stopped working, i just removed the entire assembly and put a standard cup holder inside of it. works so much better.
To be honest I am surprised no one came up with and marketed a recessed cup holder for it.
Last edited by dohcfiend; May 10, 2016 at 02:58 AM.
