W123 230 ce, Automatic problems,

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Tobyh

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Hastings
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Mercedes 230E W123
Hi, I am having problems with the automatic transmission on my 230ce w123 saloon, When driving the gears do not change for quite a while, It's like it is stuck in first gear then all of a sudden it will change down and go into 3rd gear, Can anybody help or know of a good place to take it, I am in hastings east sussex, Thank You
 
Its most likely the valve body..

have you checked the oil level first?

Best to take it to a transmission specialist.

I am having similar issues with my 280 CE and im going to change the valve body. Although mine is not bad at all.. its only jerky when cold.
 
I had a guy look at it he tells me it's the valve body, Going tocost around 300-350 does that sound right? thank You
 
You could try just changing the oil & filter first , it often does wonders .
 
You can get your valve body reconditioned for around £200. I have a number if you need.

Thanks

Jay
 
I am doing this job on my W123 today... It seems later W123's had similar valve bodies to W126.. so am going to do a refurb from a good one I have.
 
Just had it fixed, It was the switch under the accelerator pedal that had broken , The guy disconnected a lead and now works fine!!!!!!!!! £55
 

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