W124 E320 Harsh Downshift
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W124 E320 Harsh Downshift
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So I've got this strange problem with the 722.369 transmission of my 1994 E320. When going with the highway speed (in 4th gear) and I decide to push the gas so much, that it downshifts into 3rd - pedal to the metal or kickdown, the downshift happens in the harshest manner - it kicks very hard. I've changed the fluid + filter, but the symptom still exists... The transmission mechanic told me it is not the trans issue, but rather something in the drivetrain. Has anyone had a similar issue, or have any idea what it might be?
2) Another problem I have is, that sometimes the car continues the acceleration just a little bit when I let off the throttle. This is noticeable mostly at lower speeds, when I'm going over a bump for example, I let the throttle completely, but the car seems to continue rolling a bit, feels like the throttle body does not close completely or something like that. I have changed the fuel filter, and spark plugs, and cleaned the injectors. I have not touched the throttle body and MAF yet, since I have heard some horrible stories after people cleaning them and things getting worse.
Hope to get some useful info from you, thank you!
So I've got this strange problem with the 722.369 transmission of my 1994 E320. When going with the highway speed (in 4th gear) and I decide to push the gas so much, that it downshifts into 3rd - pedal to the metal or kickdown, the downshift happens in the harshest manner - it kicks very hard. I've changed the fluid + filter, but the symptom still exists... The transmission mechanic told me it is not the trans issue, but rather something in the drivetrain. Has anyone had a similar issue, or have any idea what it might be?
2) Another problem I have is, that sometimes the car continues the acceleration just a little bit when I let off the throttle. This is noticeable mostly at lower speeds, when I'm going over a bump for example, I let the throttle completely, but the car seems to continue rolling a bit, feels like the throttle body does not close completely or something like that. I have changed the fuel filter, and spark plugs, and cleaned the injectors. I have not touched the throttle body and MAF yet, since I have heard some horrible stories after people cleaning them and things getting worse.
Hope to get some useful info from you, thank you!
