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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 11:28 AM
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W211sedan E500 4matic
Limp Mode

-Trans Code: p2313
-MIL Codes: P2030-4, P2067
-DTR-Distronic: No communication
-ESM- No communication
-Suspension: No communication
-Limp Mode: Stuck in 3rd gear
-Dash: Gears are blank, “Display Malfunction”, “Distronic Malfunction”, Service B overdue though I’ve changed the Antifreeze Coolant, transmission fluid, and oil.

-CAN connectors are bone dry. No corrosion.
-CGM connectors are not corroded.
-ETC is bone dry.
-DTR is bone dry.

Observations:
-Front suspension has lowered, rear not so much.
-This problem happened while 95 degrees, super humid, raining, while starting the car and driving for approximately 10min.
-Using Foxwell nt510 for Mercedes Codes
-Can’t shift to past P unless I press the button on the shift mechanism below the shifter.

Replaced:
-New Genuine Mercedes-Benz Floor Shift Mechanism 211-267-63-24 (original was A2112672924)
-Conductor Plate to new along with new trans fluid, filter, and connector.
-No change in Limp Mode. Same codes arise.

I’m starting to believe that this is a problem with the Central Gateway Module Putting the car in safe mode (limp mode) though it’s clearly super clean, no corrosion. Reason being is that when I try to scan Distronic on Foxwell I get no communication, I try to scan suspension on the scanner and I also get no communication, and no communication Gear Shift Module on CAN BUS. These three are linked to CAN C and N93 Central Gateway Module.

Lost for words... any insight can help. I can provide pictures of codes and or live data if you point me in the right direction.

Thanks!




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Old Aug 15, 2020 | 12:41 PM
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Wiring seems to be in tact.

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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 07:55 AM
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Wiring seems to be in tact.
Lol. Indy it is then... Here’s a couple pics in the meanwhile that may or may not entice!

Last question, do I need to code in the new shift gear mod I replaced? I’ve read quite a few answers saying NO and a handful saying yes.

anywho, I’ll update regardless.

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@AlmostHappy where did you get the floor shift mechanism? I'm needing one with starter button.
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Old Aug 26, 2021 | 02:01 AM
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Late reply but I found one on ebay for a third the price brand new. You can buy one off of MB parts too I believe.

UPDATE on all this also is that the NEW "virgin" SHIFTER just had to be re-program'd to my vehicle. I read in a lot of forums that it didn't have to be re-programed if it was new, but that is not the case.

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