W203 locked in low gear, random message, now won't start!
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W203 locked in low gear, random message, now won't start!
I have searched the forums and have seen similar problems to mine, I will attempt to describe it in detail - I have an '01 C320 sedan (US) with 81K miles, very well taken care of by previous owners, and this problem has arose. I was backing up when I heard / felt a slight clunk, not all that unusual when shifting from R to D. When I start heading out on the sideroad, I can tell the tranny is "locked" into low gear and the display is flashing random messages like "brake lining low, see shop" and "display fault". So I pulled over and shut the car off and tried to restart, and nothing. The key turns all the way, all electronics come on and everything seems to work, the display doesn't show any fault messages, but no crank at all. I tried my other fob, same thing. I tried to jump start the car, same thing (the battery is dated 2011). I had my wife listen while I tried to crank it over, she heard a slight click whenever I tried. Any ideas on this one?
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I strongly suggest MB dealer diagnosis, due to the cost of some of these components.
My best guess would be "in order".
#1. Pilot bushing MB# 2035400253
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...400253&x=8&y=6
#2. Sam module, front MB# 2039060005
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...60005&x=10&y=7
#3. Transmission control module MB# 0305452332
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...452332&x=6&y=9
#4. Floor shift MB# 2032678824
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...8824&x=14&y=11
#5. Control unit MB# 0002701852
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1852&x=13&y=11
#6. Valve gear MB# 1402700606
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...n=140270060688
I hope it is not the "MB Wiring Harness Failure".
Mercedes has declined to acknowledge the biodegradable wiring harness defect in the 1991-1996 model years.
whunter@pelicanparts.com
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My best guess would be "in order".
#1. Pilot bushing MB# 2035400253
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...400253&x=8&y=6
#2. Sam module, front MB# 2039060005
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...60005&x=10&y=7
#3. Transmission control module MB# 0305452332
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...452332&x=6&y=9
#4. Floor shift MB# 2032678824
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...8824&x=14&y=11
#5. Control unit MB# 0002701852
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1852&x=13&y=11
#6. Valve gear MB# 1402700606
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...n=140270060688
I hope it is not the "MB Wiring Harness Failure".
Mercedes has declined to acknowledge the biodegradable wiring harness defect in the 1991-1996 model years.
whunter@pelicanparts.com
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2000 C200 (w203)
I have the same problem
Hi there, i just came up on your post about this problem. I have a 2000 C200 and have the same exact problem. It just started so im still trying to figure it out... Have you figured out what the problem with your car was.
Thanks!
Thanks!
