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S320 cdi needs high revs to move when cold

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Old 02-17-2015, 03:25 AM
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S320 cdi needs high revs to move when cold

Hello, I have just bought a s class 2007 320 cdi.when I first start it and put it in drive or reverse it does not roll on its own like other automatics.you have to really put your foot down to get it to move.but once you are up the road it is fine.any ideas please.jeff
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Perhaps you're not waiting long enough for the glow plugs to heat up?
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Originally Posted by Jeff007
Hello, I have just bought a s class 2007 320 cdi.when I first start it and put it in drive or reverse it does not roll on its own like other automatics.you have to really put your foot down to get it to move.but once you are up the road it is fine.any ideas please.jeff
You car just has a looser torque converter. Have you checked the level recently and changed the tranny fluid as required? Have you checked for dragging caliper? If all is good- leave it alone.
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You car just has a looser torque converter. Have you checked the level recently and changed the tranny fluid as required? Have you checked for dragging caliper? If all is good- leave it alone.

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