Transmission Valve Body Replacement
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2021 GLS 450
Transmission Valve Body Replacement
Anyone had to replace their transmission valve body? I'm at just under 5 years and 60k miles on my 2021 GLS 450. I went in for the normal scheduled transmission service and was told the AI Mercedes Intelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool said my valve body was likely developing an issue.
With no trouble codes, error lights or noticeable driving issues, it seems a bit extreme to replace it at this point. I'm thinking I want to just perform the usual trans fluid and filter change as planned at this point.
With no trouble codes, error lights or noticeable driving issues, it seems a bit extreme to replace it at this point. I'm thinking I want to just perform the usual trans fluid and filter change as planned at this point.
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It might be debris, and a fluid change might help.
Or it could get worse and damage other internals.
I'd probably get a fluid change and tow oil samples, one for me to examine and look for glitter, but mostly to get an analysis.
Or it could get worse and damage other internals.
I'd probably get a fluid change and tow oil samples, one for me to examine and look for glitter, but mostly to get an analysis.
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Anyone had to replace their transmission valve body? I'm at just under 5 years and 60k miles on my 2021 GLS 450. I went in for the normal scheduled transmission service and was told the AI Mercedes Intelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) tool said my valve body was likely developing an issue.
With no trouble codes, error lights or noticeable driving issues, it seems a bit extreme to replace it at this point. I'm thinking I want to just perform the usual trans fluid and filter change as planned at this point.
With no trouble codes, error lights or noticeable driving issues, it seems a bit extreme to replace it at this point. I'm thinking I want to just perform the usual trans fluid and filter change as planned at this point.
Oh good lord, the "AI Mercedes Intelligent Predictive Repair tool"??? Haha, now that is funny!!!! That has to be right up there with the turn signal blinker fluid refill.
No. Just. No....
Have the fluid service done and document everything for your files. The service will require a new pan (the filter is permanently part of the plastic pan), and go from there.
Or better yet, find the trusted indi that works on Mercedes in your area and have them do it. It's not a hard process (in human terms). But likely will destroy your flux capacitor in IRP terms...
MB transmissions may not be the smoothest on the planet, but they are known to be quite robust, certainly capable of 60k miles trouble free. As with all cars (especially German), it's all about the maintenance. Have the fluid replaced (you're within the mileage/age range) and don't worry about it.
Mercedes AI Intelligent Predictive Repair tool. Jesus.....how stupid does MB really think we are? I predict at some point in the future, your entire car will fail and be returned to the earth from which it came, by 2060... Might want to replace it now just in case. Meet Steve, our "sales associate of the month" to help you.
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It's integrated into Xentry, and provides a step-by-step process for technicians to diagnose transmissions.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/do-...SImOMHTXtydfsw
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I don't get it. If they are suggesting this repair and it's under warranty why would you resist having the work done ? I would think the repair itself would have some sort of warranty and if your existing one is about to run out wouldn't that be a plus?
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Oh good lord, the "AI Mercedes Intelligent Predictive Repair tool"??? Haha, now that is funny!!!! That has to be right up there with the turn signal blinker fluid refill.
No. Just. No....
Have the fluid service done and document everything for your files. The service will require a new pan (the filter is permanently part of the plastic pan), and go from there.
Or better yet, find the trusted indi that works on Mercedes in your area and have them do it. It's not a hard process (in human terms). But likely will destroy your flux capacitor in IRP terms...
MB transmissions may not be the smoothest on the planet, but they are known to be quite robust, certainly capable of 60k miles trouble free. As with all cars (especially German), it's all about the maintenance. Have the fluid replaced (you're within the mileage/age range) and don't worry about it.
Mercedes AI Intelligent Predictive Repair tool. Jesus.....how stupid does MB really think we are? I predict at some point in the future, your entire car will fail and be returned to the earth from which it came, by 2060... Might want to replace it now just in case. Meet Steve, our "sales associate of the month" to help you.
No. Just. No....
Have the fluid service done and document everything for your files. The service will require a new pan (the filter is permanently part of the plastic pan), and go from there.
Or better yet, find the trusted indi that works on Mercedes in your area and have them do it. It's not a hard process (in human terms). But likely will destroy your flux capacitor in IRP terms...
MB transmissions may not be the smoothest on the planet, but they are known to be quite robust, certainly capable of 60k miles trouble free. As with all cars (especially German), it's all about the maintenance. Have the fluid replaced (you're within the mileage/age range) and don't worry about it.
Mercedes AI Intelligent Predictive Repair tool. Jesus.....how stupid does MB really think we are? I predict at some point in the future, your entire car will fail and be returned to the earth from which it came, by 2060... Might want to replace it now just in case. Meet Steve, our "sales associate of the month" to help you.
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OP, here is a similar thread to yours https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ow-speeds.html
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True, if warranty is covering it, then why not get a new valve body on MB's dime! That, I do agree with, assuming the dealership can do the work correctly the first time.
However, if not on MB's dime, then I would not worry about what some crystal ball gadget predicts for the future. Doesn't make sense (to me) to fix what isn't broken.
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True, if warranty is covering it, then why not get a new valve body on MB's dime! That, I do agree with, assuming the dealership can do the work correctly the first time.
However, if not on MB's dime, then I would not worry about what some crystal ball gadget predicts for the future. Doesn't make sense (to me) to fix what isn't broken.
However, if not on MB's dime, then I would not worry about what some crystal ball gadget predicts for the future. Doesn't make sense (to me) to fix what isn't broken.
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