Will not go into gear, please help
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Will not go into gear, please help
I just got home about 20 mins ago from work. I tried to put it in P position but it gets stuck between P(park) and R(reverse). I cant get my key out. can anyone identify the problem?
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
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I just got home about 20 mins ago from work. I tried to put it in P position but it gets stuck between P(park) and R(reverse). I cant get my key out. can anyone identify the problem?
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
Once removed, the shift control unit is pretty easy to fix. Most dealer and shop would simply replace it for another one (quite expensive in part)
Here's more info on how to fix it
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/190203-anyone-have-stuck-park-problem.html
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I looked, but no plastic piece.
I took this car in back in july. i bought a new module, thinking they would replace it. but i think they just removed the plastic clip, took my new module and my $1300 labor.
I took this car in back in july. i bought a new module, thinking they would replace it. but i think they just removed the plastic clip, took my new module and my $1300 labor.
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I have the WIS (Workshop Instruction Software), same proprietary software as authorized Mercedes dealer use for all repair/analysis/service. I can print out and give you detail instruction for the job. I can't help w/ labor though, due to liability and I'm pretty tight on time ....
If you have the shifter out, I might be able to quickly exam and tell you whether it's repairable or not
There's a shop in Monterey Park, MBTech, highly recommended by lot of people. Bunch of mechanic left Keyes Mercedes and start the shop. Very honest and reasonable in price. (626) 288 3429, might want to give them a call for consultation.
Last edited by zam2000; Jan 16, 2008 at 10:33 PM.
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It was one of my cousin's friend's shop. they're MB specialists. Somewhere in the bay area. I would take it back but I no longer live in the area. I asked a lot of questions on the forums before taking it in to the stealership or a repair shop. I wanted to know what I was getting myself into. But I did searches everyday. So a month went by, I needed my car running. So his friend took it in. I spent almost 600 on towing. It was getting towed back and forth. I will give that number a call tomorrow. hopefully they can fix it at an affordable price. how far is monterey park from anaheim by the way? this sucks, i was going to trade it in this weekend for a C350 too.
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thanks zam for the reference. i got my car back and i am fully satisfied. i took it there and they finished everything in two days. couldve been one but i told them to do my brakes, service B at the last minute. got a new module, he also fixed my comand. not totally. missing a limited switch that is a hard piece to find eventually. but other than that, theyre just like you said. friendly and fair. monterey park is a pretty far commute, but worth the money.
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I just got home about 20 mins ago from work. I tried to put it in P position but it gets stuck between P(park) and R(reverse). I cant get my key out. can anyone identify the problem?
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
this happened back in july. but the total opposite. My car was in "P" and i wasnt able to get it into gear. this is frustrating. discourages me to keep my car.
The problem is a little plastic lever that is located inside your shift module.
Yours has broken as they all do in time..
The fix is..
a: get the dealer to order a new shifter for you .they run about 400 bucks if I remember correctly, or
b: remove the shifter module, take it apart and remove the clip.This is what I did about six months ago... The only issue with this is that you will be able to take your car out of park without pressing the brake pedal.. YEah!!!!!...
I have posted pics of the module taken apart on here somewhere just search "stuck in park" and you will find all you need to know.
BTW. You should put they year and model of your car, and your location in your title so we know what we are referring too...
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my shifter is working fine, for the most part. 1 out of 10 times, it will offer resistance when moving out of PARK. it's not a problem at this point, but is cause for concern in the back of my mind.
i'm thinking about going in and just removing the plastic piece before i am stuck somewhere without a hammer. is this a good idea, bearing in mind my shifter is essentially working well? any drawbacks, other than being able to move into gear without the brake?
i'm not sure if i am interpreting the info on this thread right, but if the plastic piece fails while in the shifter, then you need a new shifter?
i'm thinking about going in and just removing the plastic piece before i am stuck somewhere without a hammer. is this a good idea, bearing in mind my shifter is essentially working well? any drawbacks, other than being able to move into gear without the brake?
i'm not sure if i am interpreting the info on this thread right, but if the plastic piece fails while in the shifter, then you need a new shifter?
