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- Oct 8, 2014
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- S205 C250d Bluetec Sport Premium Plus, Est
What is the general reliability of the 7G transmission?
my 2014 S205 C250 Bluetec has been having issues for a few months now, in and out of what appears to be limp mode, EML occasionally coming on and no fault codes (Star).
During diagnostics there were some references to issues with the lock up clutch and a selection range valve on the conductor plate.
After first visit to the Indy they suggested an update and thought that had cured it.. It had not. More symptoms then started, the engine was also surging when accelerating underload, it also stalled when coming to a stop.
I managed to book car for a more thorough examination, Indy initially was thinking the torque converter and valve might need replacing but that didn't cure it either.
Further examination showed lots of metal shavings in the gearbox, I have been advised that an exchange gearbox from Mercedes is the answer!
All parts including torque converter etc £4.5k plus vat.
This car has covered 62k miles, I mean WTF!
What are peoples experiences with this gearbox?
my 2014 S205 C250 Bluetec has been having issues for a few months now, in and out of what appears to be limp mode, EML occasionally coming on and no fault codes (Star).
During diagnostics there were some references to issues with the lock up clutch and a selection range valve on the conductor plate.
After first visit to the Indy they suggested an update and thought that had cured it.. It had not. More symptoms then started, the engine was also surging when accelerating underload, it also stalled when coming to a stop.
I managed to book car for a more thorough examination, Indy initially was thinking the torque converter and valve might need replacing but that didn't cure it either.
Further examination showed lots of metal shavings in the gearbox, I have been advised that an exchange gearbox from Mercedes is the answer!
All parts including torque converter etc £4.5k plus vat.
This car has covered 62k miles, I mean WTF!
What are peoples experiences with this gearbox?