Shifter Stuck in Park - Los Angeles Mechanic Needed

Jan 27, 2012 | 04:30 PM

Tim K

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SL 500

Shifter Stuck in Park - Los Angeles Mechanic Needed

I've read the many posts about the common 'Shifter Stuck in Park' problem.

Has anyone had a positive experience with a trusted mechanic in the Los Angeles area? I am looking to find a mechanic shop that can replace the small plastic shifter piece that is causing the problem -- the two shops I visited want to charge $500-650 just for LABOR!

If anyone has had this problem and was able to affordably fix the problem - under $500 for parts + labor - please send the mechanic's info (I am not inclined to try this myself).

Thanks!

Jan 27, 2012 | 08:42 PM

SoCal208

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From: Orange County.CA

12E350, 12ML350, 08C350

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Originally Posted by Tim K

In your profile only, mention SL500 (not the year). In earlier year (199X to 2002 it's very easy to release the shift from P to D (use a pencil, at the end of D there is a rubber cover, press down the pencil to that very end), you can be able to shift to D. It's a well know problems for MB (call it a BRAKE SWITCH problems), the part cost around $20.00 OEM ( DO NOT buy after market @ O'Reìly, Pep Boy or !!!!), search the forum, it take 15 minutes to replace the switch !!!!. Unless you spill liquid ((Coke, coffee...) on the shifter (it will cost you over $1K), it's $20 fix DIY !!!. The MB dealer may charge you over $100 for the brake switch replacement, but NOT $500 + labor !!!. Good luck !!!!.

Aug 23, 2013 | 02:11 AM

jade1

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mercedes sl 500

Did you find a solution to this? I'm in the same situation, my mercedes sl 500 is stuck in park and I need someone who can fix it at an affordable price! I live in LA too. Thanks.

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