W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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I hope someone can help me with this one.

Here is the issue my transmission seem to go into a light limp mode every once in awhile after driving the car hard.

It seem to be stuck in gear and doesn't shift up or down.
If I stop and restart car it goes back to normal.

When this happens the car will not change from M mode to C mode or S mode.

Could this be a TCU tune related issue?
I do have an TCU tune on the car.

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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Have you scanned for codes ? That is the easiest way to start identifying the problem.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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What TCU tune do you have on your car?
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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Have you scanned for codes ? That is the easiest way to start identifying the problem.
Yeh, do you get a CEL? Also, check fluid level and see if any leaks.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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Sounds like you have a conductor plate failing. Should have speed sensor codes in the tcu. It's a easy DIY project and not to hard on the wallet.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Will check for codes in TCU.
I guess Ill look up conductor plate DIY.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Roverron
Will check for codes in TCU.
I guess Ill look up conductor plate DIY.
To trans check fluid, you will need a 30 dollar trans fluid dip stick tool or borrow one. Some cars can push trans fluid up the trans wire harness into the TCU control module.
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