Killergus12

Helo t everyone , im trying to find a solution to a problem if it is for my mercedes w213 taxi version , i just bought three months ago my car from a dealer in germany and brought it to greece , im experiencing from the start some kick between changes of first three gears when inside the city at start and stop traffic m although if i hit the throttle more and the rmps go high the kick goes away, its not something that happens everytime but i can feel it 50% of gear changes , i asked my dealer he said there is nothing wrong with your car and its normal , can someone tell me what to do; should be worried; my mind is when the gears change to the kick jerkiness , its not a big deal but a little noticable everytime in 1-2-3

W205C43PFL

If you want to try the "Reset" procedure it doesn't always work but there is no harm in doing it:
1. Get in the vehicle
2. Close the door
3. Press the ignition/start button once (do not start engine so don't put your foot on the brake)
4. Press the ignition/start button one more time (again keep your foot away from the brake), now you are in accessory mode
5. Use your right foot and push on the gas pedal until kickdown (beyond resistance, you will feel a kick or hear it too)
6. HOLD and keep on pressing with your foot for at least 20 seconds you could go for 30 seconds if you want
7. Press the ignition/start button once to exit accessory mode (keep door closed)
8. Let go of your foot from the gas pedal
9. Wait in the vehicle for 2 minutes, you can play with your phone or just watch your screens turn off one by one (do not open any doors or windows or press anything)
10. After that open the door
11. The Reset procedure should now be completed.

chassis

@W205C43PFL Is there a document from MB that you can refer to for the procedure you listed?

W205C43PFL

Thanks for mentioning me with your question. Sorry chassis, I can't remember where I got this information from. I just happen to have it written down in my notes along with other things over the years that have to do with MB incase I forget. This transmission reset procedure honestly is a hit or miss as there is really no point in doing it unless you are getting a used vehicle and the driving style is adapted to the other driver which is completely different to how you would drive it but even so after driving for a while it should slowly adapt to your driving style anyways. For those who have access to Xentry, it is generally easier to just reset that way instead of going through this.

chassis

Yes, XENTRY is the way to do this. The only way.

The list of steps listed a few posts ago are urban myth perpetuated across many car enthusiast sites. It’s the automotive equivalent of patting one’s head and rubbing one’s tummy with the hope of resetting the transmission. It’s bunk.

This is not directed at any one person but rather the list of steps.

W205C43PFL

I see but at times after performing it, it shifts differently (edit: actually come to think of it the engine acceleration feels different too) when the procedure is completed so I don't know. The differences feels the same as when a dealership does a transmission adaptation reset.
Edit: Honestly this "procedure" instead of resetting transmission I am aiming more on it resetting the throttle response hence why I mentioned earlier that it is a hit or miss.

chassis

The change in performance is psychosomatic, relative to the steps listed above.

W205C43PFL

What?
Ah, I see... I see what you mean now, it is all part of this dream, looks like it is time to wake up.

Killergus12

hey again, tomorrow im going to the dealer to ask to do the reset from computer since i tried your method with the throttle couple of times and didnt work i will let you know more tommorow

chassis

@Killergus12 Ask the service advisor about the throttle-transmission reset. Please tell us what he/she says.