Sluggish/slow shifts on E63
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Sluggish/slow shifts on E63
I have a Sept 06 build date E63.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
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I have a Sept 06 build date E63.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I believe there is a reflash of the tranny , Is your car starting in 1 from a stop and upshifting properly? Sounds like you need to get the new sofware for the 63.
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New E63 software?
Is there a new E63 software module? I just had the service done on the belts and tensioner thru the dealer but was not aware that there was software changes. I also have a Sept-06 delivery E63. Please let me know what else I am missing out on. Thanks.
PS. Never really use manual tranny. Sport and comfort suit me just fine
PS. Never really use manual tranny. Sport and comfort suit me just fine
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Have you tried the "Sneaky ECU reset" yet? Not sure if it'll help but it can't hurt.
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old daily driver '07 E63(gone); new dd '14 750xi; 2013 Viper GTS
I have a Sept 06 build date E63.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
P.S. You mentioned you had the tensioner/belts serviced..was there a recall??
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I have a Sept 06 build date E63.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I find that the transmission shifts up and down slower than I'd like. In particular, in manual mode, it seems to take forever for it to accept my downshift requests. It' not 4-3-2-1 as I would like, but more like 4- wait wait - 3 - wait wait - 2 etc. It "seems" to be a bit better using the gear shift than the paddles, although I'm sure that is mostly in my imagination as I can't imagine any reason why that should be. I seem to recall that my 03 E55 took commands and reacted more positively. ie. when I asked it to shift, it shifted.
Any of you notice the same thing? Any newer build dates that seem different? ie. maybe Mercedes quietly improved the software.
I have the 1000-3000 mile "Welcome" service coming up and I'm going to try and get that addressed as well as the "ticking time bomb" sound when the car is cold.
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My E63 has a 11/06 build date. I have about fifteen hundred miles on her.
No problems at all with the transmission, Shifts are firm not harsh. Down shifts are smooth except first gear sometimes is a little harsh. The paddle shifting is quick and manual down shifts are good as long as your at the right rpm's if not there is a delay. I believe the delay maybe a saftey feature of the transmission to save its self. I also keep my car in sport mode most of the time.
Robert
No problems at all with the transmission, Shifts are firm not harsh. Down shifts are smooth except first gear sometimes is a little harsh. The paddle shifting is quick and manual down shifts are good as long as your at the right rpm's if not there is a delay. I believe the delay maybe a saftey feature of the transmission to save its self. I also keep my car in sport mode most of the time.
Robert
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2015 AMG C63 S
My E63 has a 11/06 build date. I have about fifteen hundred miles on her.
No problems at all with the transmission, Shifts are firm not harsh. Down shifts are smooth except first gear sometimes is a little harsh. The paddle shifting is quick and manual down shifts are good as long as your at the right rpm's if not there is a delay. I believe the delay maybe a saftey feature of the transmission to save its self. I also keep my car in sport mode most of the time.
Robert
No problems at all with the transmission, Shifts are firm not harsh. Down shifts are smooth except first gear sometimes is a little harsh. The paddle shifting is quick and manual down shifts are good as long as your at the right rpm's if not there is a delay. I believe the delay maybe a saftey feature of the transmission to save its self. I also keep my car in sport mode most of the time.
Robert
PM me.
No problem w/transmission shifting.
