S65 v222 starts in 2nd gear. Normal?
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2019 C63CS
The S65 has the 7G torque converter automatic, because the 9-Speed MCT that's in the S63 can't handle the torque. 2nd gear start in Comfort mode is normal for the 7G, but in Sport is odd. With the 9-speed MCT, all AMGs now start in 1st gear regardless of the mode.
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'94 SL600,'05 SL600,'06 S65,'07 E63,'14 E63S,'09SL600 all sold, ‘15 S65,‘18 E63S,'17 SL65, '17S65Cab
The S65 starts in 2nd gear in “C” mode and in 1st gear in “S” and in “M” mode. Any other behavior indicates a problem.
