1989 300e Transmission question
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1989 300e Transmission question
I have a 300e with approx 200,000 on it, I recently changed the filter and replaced only the fluid in the pan. The car shifts fine except when it gets warm. If I am going over 30+ mph and have to slow down to a slow speed to make a turn the transmission just spins when I hit the gas again. If I slow down to almost nothing or stop I feel the car shift and it is fine until I have to slow down and pick up speed again. Again the car shifts fine all other times and only exhibits this malfunction when warm.
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1990 300E
I have a 300e with approx 200,000 on it, I recently changed the filter and replaced only the fluid in the pan. The car shifts fine except when it gets warm. If I am going over 30+ mph and have to slow down to a slow speed to make a turn the transmission just spins when I hit the gas again. If I slow down to almost nothing or stop I feel the car shift and it is fine until I have to slow down and pick up speed again. Again the car shifts fine all other times and only exhibits this malfunction when warm.
when you change the transmission fluid you should also change the transmission fluid in the torque converter.
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I am in the process of doing a complete transmission fluid change, so I'll see how that goes. I was wondering about the vacuum modulator being the problem since the slippage only occurs when the transmission is warm.
Another question, where is the kickdown switch located on a 300e?
Another question, where is the kickdown switch located on a 300e?