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Originally Posted by cooljjay
My 722.1, starts off in second, ...
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And my 1981 722.118 vacuum only starts in first!
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Originally Posted by mannys9130
Those transmissions don't start in 2nd? All of the 80s MBs I've driven did that, but my 1993 190E started in 1st. They made a valve body change between 91 and 93 (can't remember exactly) and switched from 2nd gear start to 1st due to consumer demand. Like I said, I didn't like it. Harsh shift and short gear.
Are those 722.3s unique models?
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I don't think the 722.3s are unique in starting in either first or second - I think it is all an effing mess!
I have not been able to find a definitive "this model year with this transmission is meant to start in second or first gear" list. It sure would be helpful.
All I can say from a fair amount of reading is that I get the feeling most W123 diesel Mercedes with automatic transmissions start in first. Wishy washy feeling is all I can offer at the moment.
One of these days I'll find a bit of paper saying what's meant to be what.