SL500 2003 Transmission Delay

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Aug 18, 2019 | 12:36 AM
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Hello Guys,

I experienced an weird issue this morning. My car was parked at outside, temp was 15-16 celcius degrees and It was not driven for 4 hours (Engine was totally cold.). I started to engine and drove for 5-10 mins without any problem. However when I wanted to park my car after driving 5-10 mins, I switched gear from D to R then suddenly realized it delays. It is 2-3 seconds, I have never experienced that before, from D to R or reverse It has a delay like clutch does not take/waits for 2-3 secs. I had changed transmission oil, conductor plate, 13 pin socket, and defective valve (responsible for gear 4) about 8 months ago. Car is at 138.000 km. I have no idea why it happend, because I have driven very cold days many times and it never happend that. If you have any suggestion or ideas I would glad to hear.

Thanks!

Niko.
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Aug 18, 2019 | 12:47 PM
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Quote: Hello Guys,

I experienced an weird issue this morning. My car was parked at outside, temp was 15-16 celcius degrees and It was not driven for 4 hours (Engine was totally cold.). I started to engine and drove for 5-10 mins without any problem. However when I wanted to park my car after driving 5-10 mins, I switched gear from D to R then suddenly realized it delays. It is 2-3 seconds, I have never experienced that before, from D to R or reverse It has a delay like clutch does not take/waits for 2-3 secs. I had changed transmission oil, conductor plate, 13 pin socket, and defective valve (responsible for gear 4) about 8 months ago. Car is at 138.000 km. I have no idea why it happend, because I have driven very cold days many times and it never happend that. If you have any suggestion or ideas I would glad to hear.

Thanks!

Niko.
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