Problem with transmission
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GLE43
yes, for that issue in MB dealership they told me that replace will cost 9000€..
Omg it's sooo funny 3 years ago they also wanted to replace coolant thermostat on my car and they said my coolant thermostat have the hole in it but also i can drove my car normally and that i can make 1000km before i come back to replace.. i thought if i need replace the coolant how can you tell me how many kilometers i can make with car? I didint replace coolant thermostat and my car it's still working.
Omg it's sooo funny 3 years ago they also wanted to replace coolant thermostat on my car and they said my coolant thermostat have the hole in it but also i can drove my car normally and that i can make 1000km before i come back to replace.. i thought if i need replace the coolant how can you tell me how many kilometers i can make with car? I didint replace coolant thermostat and my car it's still working.
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I wanted to provide an update on the fix. The mechanic successfully repaired my car by replacing the valve body of the transmission. Apparently, all the electrical components, including the transmission control unit/module, are housed within that valve body. It's unclear what caused the module to malfunction. After inspecting the fluid and interior of the transmission, no dirt or metal shavings were found. The total cost came to $3k, which included replacing the main battery.
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@iviax Did you have this repair done at MB dealership?
My final cost was $3000. That also include a battery replacement. So the actual repair for the issue was less than $3k.
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No, I didn't. The MB dealership has consistently overcharged me. Instead, I opt for an independent mechanic who specializes in MB repairs to handle the job. I would suggest doing the same.
My final cost was $3000. That also include a battery replacement. So the actual repair for the issue was less than $3k.
My final cost was $3000. That also include a battery replacement. So the actual repair for the issue was less than $3k.
No transmission issues after the repair?
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And the transmission works very well after the repair.
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That's correct, buying those parts will need your ID and registration. Certain mechanics have access to those parts, along with the ability to download transmission programs directly from Mercedes after replacing the valve body. They typically pay an annual fee for this access. If you google search for mechanics in your area specializing in Mercedes-Benz cars, you may come across these authorized professionals. Call them and find out!
And the transmission works very well after the repair.
And the transmission works very well after the repair.
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Gear to D jump to N
When I try to put the gear to D, it will automatically jump to neutral. If I continue to flick the gear lever several times, the car will start in D3, and the gear will not be lower than D3 in the following driving. This happens when i drive long distence, if i drive short distence car works normally. Did some of MB drivers have the same problem?
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Like @W205C43PFL said -- it's the valve body. You need a new one. This part can only be replaced by a dealer. But shop around, I saved nearly 2k by going to different dealership.
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Gearbox issue
Like @W205C43PFL said -- it's the valve body. You need a new one. This part can only be replaced by a dealer. But shop around, I saved nearly 2k by going to different dealership.
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thank you for sharing your experience with the issue. That’s what I am going to do as well. There is a local mechanic who is very busy but do honest work. I will have him to fix this issue for me and all my car maintenance work will go to him from now on. I am done with Mercedes dealership.
Last year, I replaced the radiator and they quoted me $2700. After I confronted them about the price, they dropped it down to $1900. How can you have so much profit margin if a customer doesn’t do his research? Same thing happened when they told me to replace a coolant thermostat on my car, $2700 again. It turned out only a purge valve and a pipe need to be replaced.
Sometimes I think Mercedes cars are not for people like me who have limited knowledge in cars and lacking of skills to fix our own cars. Well, at least we learnt our lessons. Stay away from the dealership.
thanks again.
Last year, I replaced the radiator and they quoted me $2700. After I confronted them about the price, they dropped it down to $1900. How can you have so much profit margin if a customer doesn’t do his research? Same thing happened when they told me to replace a coolant thermostat on my car, $2700 again. It turned out only a purge valve and a pipe need to be replaced.
Sometimes I think Mercedes cars are not for people like me who have limited knowledge in cars and lacking of skills to fix our own cars. Well, at least we learnt our lessons. Stay away from the dealership.
thanks again.
