Hi all, Gearbox on my 2001 c220 cdi has devoloped a fault.
I have been using it in winter mode since i bought it due to 1st gear being a bit grabby when cold, i know this is normal but i prefer 2nd gear take off anyway.
So i pull up next to the lights in the outside lane next to a range rover sport, I know hes going to gun it so i thought i would give him a run for his money.
Whilst watching the red light i think to myself, "I hope the box doesnt stick in 2nd" as its done on occasions.
Low and behold, i make myself look like a right t*t, (still in "W" mode) over rev in 2nd and the box didnt change, car behind me trying to get past, im trying to navigate onto the inside lane with fast moving traffic whilst stuck in 2nd.
Anyway, managed to pull over, restarted and car was fine, got home and changed to "S" mode gave it a bit round where i live and immediately it got stuck in 2nd again, it only happens if i give it some, it does not do it if im easy on the gas, gives nice smooth changes between 1750 and 2000 rpm.
Seems to do it when the box gets upto temp.
Although from 3rd to 4th gear when the box is hot it takes a second or so to make the change
From reading threads, I can assume maybe its the speed sensor plate or a low fluid level, I know i need to get the codes read on a star first.
Is there any other advice anyone can give me, only had the car a month.
Many thanks.
I have been using it in winter mode since i bought it due to 1st gear being a bit grabby when cold, i know this is normal but i prefer 2nd gear take off anyway.
So i pull up next to the lights in the outside lane next to a range rover sport, I know hes going to gun it so i thought i would give him a run for his money.
Whilst watching the red light i think to myself, "I hope the box doesnt stick in 2nd" as its done on occasions.
Low and behold, i make myself look like a right t*t, (still in "W" mode) over rev in 2nd and the box didnt change, car behind me trying to get past, im trying to navigate onto the inside lane with fast moving traffic whilst stuck in 2nd.
Anyway, managed to pull over, restarted and car was fine, got home and changed to "S" mode gave it a bit round where i live and immediately it got stuck in 2nd again, it only happens if i give it some, it does not do it if im easy on the gas, gives nice smooth changes between 1750 and 2000 rpm.
Seems to do it when the box gets upto temp.
Although from 3rd to 4th gear when the box is hot it takes a second or so to make the change
From reading threads, I can assume maybe its the speed sensor plate or a low fluid level, I know i need to get the codes read on a star first.
Is there any other advice anyone can give me, only had the car a month.
Many thanks.
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