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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Need transmission advise, what’s my next step?

Ok so like so many before me my 98 ML320 went into limp mode with a check engine light. Pulled the codes and had 2, PO700 and PO715. Vehicle has 212K miles on it. So far I have pulled the valve body and the conductor plate was broken and cracked, I replaced it. While I had it apart I checked the 6 solenoids with 12v and they all clicked I also replaced the plug receptacle. I drained the torque converter and replaced with new Mercedes fluid and filter. Got it all back together and it is still in limp mode. I read a little more and I pulled shifter out and disassembled it, outside of 36 cents and a whole lot of dust bunny’s it doesn’t seem to have any water or liquid damage. The check engine light came back on and now I only have 1 code the PO715. Is there a separate turbine speed sensor? If so where is it?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 06:08 AM
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Does the transmission drive, can you put in d and move it ok
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Yes it drives, D (2nd) gear and reverse with no banging or clunking between them.

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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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It has got a separate control unit for the gearbox, check it for oil contamination, as this can happen, on the passenger footwell behind carpet
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Nothing back there except a wiring harness
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Is there an electrical schematic for the pin out of the conductor plate? Something that will tell me what resistance or voltage should be on each pin to ground?
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