Spilled water...ECM or Shift Box assembly
12-04-2006, 01:36 PM
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2000 E320 4-matic
Spilled water...ECM or Shift Box assembly
Approximaterly 1 cup of water spilled into my gear box. Since then, the car hesitates when starting up. The car wont go into drive unless I 'pop' it with a screw driver or trunk key. I removed the wood molding and panel to discover an electric motherboard to the left of the gear shift. I don't get any reverse lights, and my dash display doesnt read which gear it's in; it just stays reflecting its in park. The message states that the ecm responds but there is no code.Is it the ECM or is there a part to be replaced; possibly the shift box assembly? Help....
12-04-2006, 02:58 PM
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There has been discussion on this in the past. A small amount of water can kill that (terrible cup holder design) gear box and run you 2k+ in repairs.
Try to search on that until someone chimes in.
Try to search on that until someone chimes in.
