Auto gearbox sticking

2001 Mercedes Benz E Class 2.7 avantgarde petrol
Car: Mercedes Benz E Class
Year: 2001
Variant: 2.7 avantgarde petrol
Categories: Leaks & Noises
car not changing gear when it should.
had been told that the gearbox ecu may be the problem and was a plug and play fix but dont know where to locate it on this model.
can i be sure this is the problem? , could it be hydraulic oil?
Problem added: Aug 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
gerryb60

Points: 1
have you checked the transmission oil level its easy if it has a dipstck most autos of that age do ,check it with engine running.if it dont have a dipstick it can probably be checked with a bung on the side of the gearbox (engine not running),but some are now sealed and need no maintenance
Answered Aug 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
wiggy4170

Points: 425
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Plenty of reading here for you on that box and 3/4s down gives you procedure to check ATF .


http://www.aclassinfo.co.uk/mypage.59a.htm
Answered Aug 9, 2011 (12 years ago)
whittingehame

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It could be the gearbox filter located in the sump easy diy and cheap £50-£60 drain gbox oil remove sump and you will see the filter .It is recomended to change filter at 100.000 miles.Get filter from mercs but get transmisson oil from a motor factor its cheaper.This sorted my problem on my 2001 E230 wich would not move when driven for about half a mile
Answered Oct 27, 2012 (11 years ago)
steve45

Points: 3
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