mercedes ml 2.7 cdi fault code P 1856
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ml 2.7 automatic 2003
mercedes ml 2.7 cdi fault code P 1856
I have a 2003 ml 2.7 diesel automatic which is stuck in 2nd gear.Will start ok and drive but no gear change .Also once in drive cannot put into reverse without first turning engine off.Does anyone have any idea what the problem may be and any possible solutions?
The ESP ETS and BAS are also now on
The fault code is P1856 and says something like selection lever detection has failed .Anyone know solution?
I am awaiting the guy who did diagnostic to come back as he did not seem to know what needed doing
The ESP ETS and BAS are also now on
The fault code is P1856 and says something like selection lever detection has failed .Anyone know solution?
I am awaiting the guy who did diagnostic to come back as he did not seem to know what needed doing
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2002 ML320, 2003 A160
From now on, please post replies in your first thread, rather than starting a new one every time. In this way, a coherent story will develop that is easier for future helpers and people with a similar problem to comprehend.
Last edited by DrX; Sep 13, 2013 at 03:52 AM.
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From: england
ml 2.7 automatic 2003
I have a 2003 ml 2.7 diesel automatic which is stuck in 2nd gear.Will start ok and drive but no gear change .Also once in drive cannot put into reverse without first turning engine off.Does anyone have any idea what the problem may be and any possible solutions?
The ESP ETS and BAS are also now on
The fault code is P1856 and says something like selection lever detection has failed .Anyone know solution?
I am awaiting the guy who did diagnostic to come back as he did not seem to know what needed doing
The ESP ETS and BAS are also now on
The fault code is P1856 and says something like selection lever detection has failed .Anyone know solution?
I am awaiting the guy who did diagnostic to come back as he did not seem to know what needed doing
When I have been to this guy before whatever fault code comes up he seems to recommend a new part without looking for any other way of rectifying
If anyone can give any advice would be much appreciated
I do now understand car is in limp mode
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2002 ML 320 & 2006 ML500
You must check to see if there is trans. fluid present when you separate the connector. If there is this is probably your problem.
Every thing you need is all in the below links. You do not need a new shifter..
https://mbworld.org/forums/5728551-post2.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5283484-post2.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5270306-post2.html
Every thing you need is all in the below links. You do not need a new shifter..
https://mbworld.org/forums/5728551-post2.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5283484-post2.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5270306-post2.html
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From: england
ml 2.7 automatic 2003
mercedes ml 270 cdi
Have had another scan done fault code iss EGS52[GEARBOX] AT
Guy said he can do nothing needs gearbox control unit and only dealer can do
After scan engine will now not even turnover ,seems to have been elec interruption as radio needs resetting
Any help?
Guy said he can do nothing needs gearbox control unit and only dealer can do
After scan engine will now not even turnover ,seems to have been elec interruption as radio needs resetting
Any help?
