GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

Gears lost Luckily it happened to my wife ....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2020 | 11:20 AM
  #1  
Jyrmex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
S211
Gears lost Luckily it happened to my wife ....

Hi,
I have a 2009 GL 500. It has only 50 000 miles on clock. Any way, She was driving normally in the city and suddenly she lost gear. She rolled the car to side of the road and called me to check it out. So in the instrument cluster was message that ABS and ETC ( or what ever it name is) are inoperative. When try to shift it goes to park,drive and reverse but nothing happens. You can hear that when shifting something moves but nothing, nothing happens. All liquids are inside the trans and engine. I can get in to star diagnostic system tomorrow so now all quesses are welcome. Thanks.

Br,

Jyrki


Reply
Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:37 PM
  #2  
Max Blast's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 782
NGL450 w/EORP, S550
Vehicle speed sensor on the valve body maybe, but that should have given you limp home mode in 1st gear. let us know what you find!
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2020 | 05:12 PM
  #3  
DarthVaderpa's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 177
Likes: 45
From: Florida
X166 GL550
I had the same problem. Replaced all wheel speed sensor and problem solved.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2020 | 04:59 PM
  #4  
Jyrmex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
S211
Hi,
Did You change speed sensors to every wheel or some other speed sensor? There is a one speed sensor in gear box and that is one, that dealer must change.
We haven´t solve this problem yet. We got also code as low voltage in secondary battery, so we start with change it.
Br,

Jyrki
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2020 | 10:56 PM
  #5  
Max Blast's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 782
NGL450 w/EORP, S550
Originally Posted by Jyrmex
Hi,
Did You change speed sensors to every wheel or some other speed sensor? There is a one speed sensor in gear box and that is one, that dealer must change.
We haven´t solve this problem yet. We got also code as low voltage in secondary battery, so we start with change it.
Br,

Jyrki
the vgs on the gearbox valve sensor - if that is what you stored or current Fault code says. There are some non-dealer workarounds that involve shipping your valve body to a third party for coding. Otherwise you’re stuck with the dealer -$$$$$
Reply
Old Apr 14, 2020 | 03:06 PM
  #6  
Jyrmex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
S211
Hi,
All codes read and zeroed. No new fault codes but still no gears. Saturday we are going to drop gear boxes oil pan to see inside. Let´s hope that problem will found.

Br


.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2020 | 01:40 PM
  #7  
Jyrmex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
S211
Hi,

Today we dropped the oil pan and we found metal glitters in oil. Oil filter was quite shiny when looked inside. So there must be more damage than just some valve or similar.
Put putted the pan back and now it´s changing garage to one that is specialized to trans. Now it´s good time to make some guesses what will be found . Transmission is in 2008 GL 500 with 50 000 mil in clock.

Br,

Jyrki
Reply
Old May 6, 2020 | 01:44 PM
  #8  
Jyrmex's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
S211
Now the gear box is opened. Oil pump was broken and left hard mark´s to torque converter too. Needs total repair.

Br,

Jyrki

Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:53 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE