Johnnyb46

I have a 2003 e500 sport when u drive the car sometimes the RPMs are high but the car takes off slow then picked up speed but no check engine light car go threw all gears but just takes off slow but when I restart the car it drives fine speed is good take off is good back to normal wat cud be the problem

Overheated

I have the same set of issues on same car. In reading the forum points to a sticking solenoid or worn/faulty conductor plate circuit.

Johnnyb46

Ok cool for the 5 speed transmission do u have to program the conductor plate or it’s a plug and play part

Overheated

Dunno, but from what I've read it's a straight changeout. But keep reading here and elswhere before starting to swap out parts.