Neepneep
New Member
Hello all, I am 2nd owner 100k miles 2006 C Class Estate 1.8 Komp (W203) in UK.
This is my 2nd post. Hopefully more concise and I've had progress (kind of).
Car previously stuck in D/N and would not R/P. It stuck in P 4mths ago when I was up a high kerb. It then slipped back and worked.
So a few days ago when it stuck in P again out the blue, wobbled car, drove OK. Tapronics and auto gears fine. Dash showing the gear.
Parked up, would not go beyond N into R or into P. Had to leave key in, N and handbrake and lock it up. Couple days later, drove and parked, gear stick slipped right into R and P, didn't even try! Now it stuck in P again at a shop's secure car park (lol).
I wrote some notes below against ideas I found.
Have also ATTACHED two PDFs of the W203 manual parking lock/transmission section. We used this to try and get ideas.
Very interesting thread (click here) on mbworld which the guy seems to have exactly what I have.
Have also attached a "C240" centre console diagram which somebody posted on there and a couple other guides someone posted there.
We've tried the override release. It does not work. When we push the brake pedal, lights work and the transmission reads it because you can see the plunger be pulled into the module when you press brake. (I have the centre console and coin holder out etc). We did try to get to the Parking lock interlock cables near the ignition lock etc. but could not find it and were pushed for time before shop shut and had to leave the car! My Dad is late 60's and doesn't do much car work anymore but we tried!
I've sourced a 2nd hand gear selector module £165+VAT delivered. £240+VAT fitting at MB specialist.
They are 20 years history, only Mercs, done my timing chain and I do somewhat trust them. I'm sure they will also check plates/wires and do gearbox oil change (I will ask).
What do you guys think? I've just had my 4 suspension arms and bearings done and 4 new tyres and tracked (plus the new timing chain last year!) 100k miles. Damn car! It's in great condition apart from all that
will keep everyone updated seeing as this seems common (and bloody tricky). Any comments appreciated. I am actually an office guy, I know nothing about cars and prefer motorbikes but I've been researching! My Dad is the mechanic. He got me the book. More posting for reference seeing as this problem is a nightmare and tricky!!
This is my 2nd post. Hopefully more concise and I've had progress (kind of).
Car previously stuck in D/N and would not R/P. It stuck in P 4mths ago when I was up a high kerb. It then slipped back and worked.
So a few days ago when it stuck in P again out the blue, wobbled car, drove OK. Tapronics and auto gears fine. Dash showing the gear.
Parked up, would not go beyond N into R or into P. Had to leave key in, N and handbrake and lock it up. Couple days later, drove and parked, gear stick slipped right into R and P, didn't even try! Now it stuck in P again at a shop's secure car park (lol).
I wrote some notes below against ideas I found.
Have also ATTACHED two PDFs of the W203 manual parking lock/transmission section. We used this to try and get ideas.
Very interesting thread (click here) on mbworld which the guy seems to have exactly what I have.
Have also attached a "C240" centre console diagram which somebody posted on there and a couple other guides someone posted there.
We've tried the override release. It does not work. When we push the brake pedal, lights work and the transmission reads it because you can see the plunger be pulled into the module when you press brake. (I have the centre console and coin holder out etc). We did try to get to the Parking lock interlock cables near the ignition lock etc. but could not find it and were pushed for time before shop shut and had to leave the car! My Dad is late 60's and doesn't do much car work anymore but we tried!
Ideas from other threads on mbclub:
I've sourced a 2nd hand gear selector module £165+VAT delivered. £240+VAT fitting at MB specialist.
They are 20 years history, only Mercs, done my timing chain and I do somewhat trust them. I'm sure they will also check plates/wires and do gearbox oil change (I will ask).
What do you guys think? I've just had my 4 suspension arms and bearings done and 4 new tyres and tracked (plus the new timing chain last year!) 100k miles. Damn car! It's in great condition apart from all that
will keep everyone updated seeing as this seems common (and bloody tricky). Any comments appreciated. I am actually an office guy, I know nothing about cars and prefer motorbikes but I've been researching! My Dad is the mechanic. He got me the book. More posting for reference seeing as this problem is a nightmare and tricky!!