Automatic transmition 300 CE w 124

[Shah Kar]

Dear mates,

My Automatic transmition 300 CE w 124 is starting from the 2. gear
If I draw it to the 1. gear manualy it starts from the 1. gear .
If I kick down it shifts down to the first gear. but on a normal smoooth driving startas with the secund gear. new gear oil and filter is replaced and no change. can any one help me with some advices ?

regards

Shahrokh

 

[GP801]

Is this a new issue? The 320 starts in second unless forced into first by heavy use of the throttle. The 300 may be the same.

 

[Adeinfrance]

Hi. I have the same car and I think you will find they all pull away in second gear as normal unless you boot it.

 

[dinoy]

if the mileage is over 120k it is worth changing filter in the gearbox anyways

 

[d w124]

All 4 speeds start on the second so that's normal

 

[darreningram]

As above - it's normal- I now have an E280 estate with 5 speed but it is nothing compared to my old 300CE with 4 speed - what a fantastic drive chain- enjoy