Shift quality Service Campaign
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Shift quality Service Campaign
Service Campaign 2014060003 JUN14 - 2014 166 & X166 SCN coding to engine control module will optimize transmission shift quality. Approximately 7,507 vehicles affected have dealer check VMI to see if VIN is included.
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Thanks for this. Maybe this will fix the shifting complaints I've had since new.
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Mine is also worse when the engine and drive train are not FULLY warmed up. This tranny is doing the exact same thing, only worse, that my 2007 ML 320CDI did.
One would think that MB could have been able to improve things in 7 years of use. I guess not!
One would think that MB could have been able to improve things in 7 years of use. I guess not!
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interesting. I just logged into Mbrace and this campaign is showing up. My husband recently commented on the shifting. I guess I should get it in!
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My ML350 kinda over reves when shifting from one gear to another in the morning for about 2-3 minutes. It never does it after that. I will admit that my ML does not shift as smooth as my Lexus LX570 but is more than suitable for me.
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speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly."
Is that what you guys are talking about?
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On mine the engine flares between shifts when cold, and the selected gear frequently feels like it's been selected with a hammer. The other day it downshifted so hard that my daughter thought we had hit something.
This is the same transmission that was in my 2007 ML320CDI. It, too, shifted hard; but this 2014 is worse. One would hope that MB would have worked out the bugs in 7 years, but it appears to not be the case. Shame on MB!
This is the same transmission that was in my 2007 ML320CDI. It, too, shifted hard; but this 2014 is worse. One would hope that MB would have worked out the bugs in 7 years, but it appears to not be the case. Shame on MB!
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On mine the engine flares between shifts when cold, and the selected gear frequently feels like it's been selected with a hammer. The other day it downshifted so hard that my daughter thought we had hit something.
This is the same transmission that was in my 2007 ML320CDI. It, too, shifted hard; but this 2014 is worse. One would hope that MB would have worked out the bugs in 7 years, but it appears to not be the case. Shame on MB!
This is the same transmission that was in my 2007 ML320CDI. It, too, shifted hard; but this 2014 is worse. One would hope that MB would have worked out the bugs in 7 years, but it appears to not be the case. Shame on MB!
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I plan to trade it and go back to an Audi Q7 this Fall. The transmission on my 2010 Q7 was silky smooth and the Airmatic suspension was far superior to that on the ML.
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If you don't trust your dealer, you should find another MB shop to go to. It doesn't get better from complaining in this forum.
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W164 valve body removal
You have been of great help before and I am asking for your assistance again.
I have a 2007 ML350, VIN 4JGBB86E17A218372.
I am experiencing some occasional transmission issues and in addition to changing the transmission fluid and filter, including the fluid in the torque converter and cooler, I’d like to remove and clean the valve body and conductor plate assembly. Do you have any information that could guide me through this repair?
If so, I would greatly appreciated it. I would have sent you a private message, but the forum says that I am not authorized.
Thank you in advance.
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Konigstiger,
You have been of great help before and I am asking for your assistance again.
I have a 2007 ML350, VIN 4JGBB86E17A218372.
I am experiencing some occasional transmission issues and in addition to changing the transmission fluid and filter, including the fluid in the torque converter and cooler, I’d like to remove and clean the valve body and conductor plate assembly. Do you have any information that could guide me through this repair?
If so, I would greatly appreciated it. I would have sent you a private message, but the forum says that I am not authorized.
Thank you in advance.
You have been of great help before and I am asking for your assistance again.
I have a 2007 ML350, VIN 4JGBB86E17A218372.
I am experiencing some occasional transmission issues and in addition to changing the transmission fluid and filter, including the fluid in the torque converter and cooler, I’d like to remove and clean the valve body and conductor plate assembly. Do you have any information that could guide me through this repair?
If so, I would greatly appreciated it. I would have sent you a private message, but the forum says that I am not authorized.
Thank you in advance.
