sergs99m3

Hey I have been on this forum for a while and just been browsing. Now decided to join and get to know some people. I used to work at Irvine BMW and at an independent shop for about 5 years, now I work at Penske Mercedes Benz in west covina as a Technician and if you guys need some jobs to be done or diagnosing problems let me know I live in Chino hills. Just Pm me or e-mail me at 1quikm3@adelphia.net. Thnaks Serge

mleskovar

Welcome!! Don't let the "internet mechanics" get to you

RJC

Welcome and thanks for the help

sergs99m3

PM'd u guys back. internet mechanics????

Musikmann

Many welcomes to this forum! I'm looking forward to your generous contributions to help those of us who don't truly understand, (but I'm sure which we all appreciate), the beauty and precision of the Daimler engineers.

mleskovar

People who dabble in mechanics rather than being trained mechanics. Sometimes their advice is not accurate or based on false assumptions and information. I mentioned that as a joke because there have been several MB techs who became frustrated and quit visiting the forum and offering advice because of them. We definitely welcome your input.

Fast55

Well Serge, I have 3 problems with my '06 E55 you might be able to help me with. It has already been to 1 dealer for a long delay and rough engagement of drive after backing out of my driveway. Even warmed up, it is slow to go into gear, especially after first backing up. This has not improved with now 1200+ miles. Also, there is a big stumble or bog in first and sometimes second gear at low RPM when accelerating. This has actually improved on it's own since I took it in, but it's still there. Finally, I didn't complain the first time, but my car does "drone" between 70-75 mph as others have complained. Not sure if anything can be done about that, and it could be partially related to the crappy Conti tires, but it is annoying since that's the most common freeway speed I drive. Any insight would be appreciated. It goes in for it's first service on 5-1-06 at Silver Star. It was going back to FJ, but they didn't even get back to me about this. If there's something I could suggest they look at, that would help. If not, I may consider taking it to Penske if you think you can help?

The Workshop MB

There is a bulletin on the rough engagement concern, quite possibly a readaptation of the touque converter clutch is needed. The dealer should have done this.

I will get the bulletin for your shortly.

Happy Motoring!

Fast55

Thank you so much for the reply. I hope the TSB applies to my car. It was acknowledged that it was "a little slow" to engage drive, but nothing was done about it. It should be obvious to anyone that all is not well, but time will tell. Still stumped on the brief cut out while accelerating, but it has improved with time/miles.

The Workshop MB

Here is that bulletin, it applies to the "drone", and it sounds like the inadequate shifting should be solved after performing the adaptation. Here is a note: Mercedes (electronic-7G and 722) transmissions do not like to be even slightly low on transmission fluid, it will cause all sorts of funny things to happen. If you are able to check the trans fluid, make sure it is at the correct level (do you have the special dip stick at your disposal?)

Wish you were closer to us, then we would be able to hook up the SDS and get some accurate readings and be able to verify that fluid level.

http://www.theworkshopmercedesbenz.c...ansConcern.pdf

Happy Motoring!

aj1253

Hello Serge,
Please check out my post from today, AC problem, posted at around 2:20 april 24th. Thanks.
aj1253@yahoo.com

mayor1

surely you can tell me what engine choices would be acceptable to drop in my 95 e 320 coupe

Brian McL

..boy have you opened the flood gates.....here is my problem..I have a 92 400E that has started to slip in 1st gear, every now and then, I suspect the B2 piston. Is this a part that can be replaced without pulling the tranny??

sergs99m3

yes brian

xfire1

does this seem to be the same? :

Hi if u have time to respond, greatly appreciated!
i am under waranty with CHRYSLER but their techs do not have enough knowledge and or experience... and besides none are true MB rated!!! they hook my XF up and cant figure out whats up with the XF...

i have a STOCK 04 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE.
automatic 5speed tranny with auto-stick i believe its a W5A580.

on start up the XF is fine dropping it into gear (whether it is in W or S) D or 1... the ride starts of smoothly... until the tach hits the 1.300- 1800 rpm mark. the tranny reacts like its making a "rough" shift into gear, then it seems it shifts back to the lower gear then back up to the proper higher gear all within 1-2 seconds. Like riding a wild angry and bucking horse. this can occur in any gear provided that the rpm level is @ the 1300-1800 mark

HOWEVER when the engine reaches its operating temp
the tranny problems feel more harsh like the engine or tranny mounts will rip apart...
there is also vibration in the rear wheel when the above symptons occur... and the ride (speed of the XF) stalls... NOT THE ENGINE!!! the speed stalls... lagging until i goose it out of that rpm range into 2,000s. while the XF experiences this speed stall the vibration seems to be comming from passenger rear wheel as if i am driving over rumble strips... feels and sounds.
However when the XF is out of this problem range the tranny reacts normally.
These symptons can occur in any gear as long as the rpm range is at 1300- 1800.

the above happens upon acceleration and deceleration...

thanks much for any... any assistance...

j.

Brian McL

I think that question would be better placed on a Chrysler forum..!! Bad enough that we have to share a name with Chrysler

xfire1

no luck there! been there! am there! all; the XF forums!

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE THOUGH!!!

MY PROBLEM/SYMPTONS IS RELATED TO THIS FORUM AS THE TRANNY/ENGINE IS THE SLK320!!!

JOSH

Brian McL

..oh no...that's not good news....Chrysler is now using MB parts......the end is nearer than I thought...

MBTech21

Actually the whole car is a 170 chassis SLK- thats kind of common knowledge. Sounds to me like one of 2 things- both kind of common-
1- the plug on the transmission is leaking oil- it migrates up the harness and creates an oil-cooled module- which renders it junk...
2- the torque convertor clutch is locking up and/or the clutch material is damaged- either from wear, or worse - coolant damage (if your radiator is a valeo- I would look there first- the fluid has to be drawn from the bottom of the trans pan and checked with an tool to check the amount of coolant).

Hope this helps..

xfire1

MBT

thank YOU!!!!!! one last question...

i have the auto-stick... is it possible that i have used it a bit too much with downshifting or is this tranny/auto-stick suitable (INTEGRITY wise) for spirited driving/ auto-stick shifting...


thanks again

josh

MBTech21

No, you would have a hard time hurting that transmission like that- one thing that can be affected by that is the trans adaptations- it will adjust to how you drive- hence if you flog it- it assumes you want that hard shift all the time- it can be reset by the dealership and would be a cheap way to start !!

xfire1

i just realized u r from o h i o... i lived in KENT for a year... and during that year... i realized that the people there are genuinely one of the nicest peoples in th U.S.!!!!!!


thanx once again MBtech21
josh