Hello everyone, it's been a minute since I posted but I have a question. The day I was leaving to come back to Afghanistan my 2010 started throwing itself in park when I would slow the car down to come to a complete stop. I could hear a strange noise come from the front of the car. Long story short, I didn't get a chance to take in to my dealer but I called and they basically said they have never heard of such issues. I googled but didn't find anything, so I wanted to come here to ask for any keywords or options that way I can give the dealership a better idea. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

This may be far fetch but does you dome light come ON at the same time as the car goes to P?


Some of these cars go to P if you open the door at low speed and a bad door switch could make it do it intermittently.

 

If VIN is below 776831 electronic ignition switch (EIS) needs replacement see here https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post6234529 - check your PM.

 

Sounds like the EIS issue assuming the car knows all doors are closed. usually a red message 'roll off door open' will display if it thinks a door is open- if that's the case then its most likely a door switch or door control module.

 

Thanks for the insight fellas, it's definitely the EIS and I will call the dealership and set something up as soon as possible, I'm battling a 10 hour time difference on my side of the world at the moment.