could this be “Limp Mode”?
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00 E320 Wagon 4matic
could this be “Limp Mode”?
I have a 2003 E320 wagon for 4matic. 98k miles.
When I turn on the car putting the car in drive, neutral or reverse I feel nothing. Usually I was under the impression when in limp mode, the car Would make a thumping sound when you put in in Drive or Reverse. I don’t feel or hear a thing.
The mechanic told me “you need a new transmission” ofcourse.
Coukd this be limp mode?
ive checked the ECU board under the ride side hood and it looks dry.
When I turn on the car putting the car in drive, neutral or reverse I feel nothing. Usually I was under the impression when in limp mode, the car Would make a thumping sound when you put in in Drive or Reverse. I don’t feel or hear a thing.
The mechanic told me “you need a new transmission” ofcourse.
Coukd this be limp mode?
ive checked the ECU board under the ride side hood and it looks dry.
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'99 and '05 E55 AMG
It's not limp mode.
Pull the codes. Since you have a 2003 an OBD2 scanner that reads Mercedes codes will work (2002 and earlier the TCU was not accessible by the OBD2 port, only the 38-pin connector under the hood). Check the linkage between shifter and transmission; on rare occasions it has been known to disconnect. Find and buy the ATSG book on the 722.6 transmission; it is filled with good information.
