2004 E500 Starts fine Won’t drive
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2004 E500 2003 E320 2004 S600 1986 190e 2.3
2004 E500 Starts fine Won’t drive
Hey everyone, I have a 2004 E500 178k miles that has recently developed a transmission slip and won’t go into any gear. Starts up and runs fine just won’t drive. It happened a couple nights ago I went from one stop light to another and once my light turned green to go the car wouldn’t move. There was no noise or indication that anything was broken. I got a code for a transmission slip but the fact it won’t move even a little confused me. (the car is for sale and i did have someone come and take a look and mess with the manual modes for a while i’m not sure if that would effect anything though) Anyone know what the issue could be?
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Start troubleshooting with the basics. Is your windshield fluid topped off with OEM fluid?
Let's check level of transmission fluid. Also can use a fluid extractor to suck out an ounce and inspect for debris.
Use a scan tool to get trans codes.
If all else fails, buy new car. I'd recommend a civic. Easy maintenance and repairs.
Let's check level of transmission fluid. Also can use a fluid extractor to suck out an ounce and inspect for debris.
Use a scan tool to get trans codes.
If all else fails, buy new car. I'd recommend a civic. Easy maintenance and repairs.
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Connect STAR/Xentry, run a quick test, and the system will tell you what is wrong. Stop guessing. If it ain't moving, you have a major failure as s the 722.6 is designed to "fail gracefully".