The check engine light came on about 100 miles ago on my way to Santa Barbara from LA. The light went off then came back on while I was accelerating up a steep hill on 101S near Camarillo.

At this point, I look at the Temp which is fine right at 80C, my speed is 60 mph but I'm feeling a lack of kick on the pedal - like a loss of power.

It seems to have the same kick/power off the line but it felt jerky switching at low gears...and the check engine light is on. Anyway I just read a previous thread on E300 shifting problems.

Car has 131K and a trans oil change at 110. Anyway I'm planning on giving Enrique (never been to his shop but heard/read about it here) a call in the AM to see if he can take a look at it.

Hope everyone is having a fine fine holiday season!