Seem to be a huge problem with transmission and wonder if I can get any information. My car is experiencing a transmission problem, when it's at D, it drive only at first gear and not change to any gear. I can't shift the tranny to P or R from D. I have to shift it to N, let go the brake, then **** to R or P. Please let me know if you have any idea what's wrong with it.

Thanks in advance to all respond.

 

Mine has similar problem. It's in shop right now for trans rebuild. Dealer wants $6700. I found a Mercedes specialize shop that would do it for $3K.

 

wow...damn...where is your shop?

 

Your problem sounds like a malfunctioning shift interlock.

 

I bought it to a mechanic outside of Mercedes. He told me that the transmission seem to be fine...probably some computer problem...

any idea? and suggestion for the where to start from?

 

If you have 96-99, it's the gear recognition switch (shift interlock solenoid), about $100 in part. If it's 2000-later, you have to replace the entire shifter unit, $400-500.

 

My mechanic told me that it would cost 3,500 for the whole new transmission. I live in NYC. Any suggestion?

Thanks

 

I have a 2000 E320 4matic goes in R then D but won t move can anyone help diagnose this issue before I spend a fortune
thank you MG