1st Gear 1979 300SD
 

My 1979 300SD starts in 2nd gear from stop. Isn't it supposed to start in 1st? If I press the accelerator quickly, the gearbox will go into the lower gear for acceleration. All the shifts are perfect. I only notice two shifts from stop (instead of 3 on my 1984 300SD)!

I heard there is a shift module behind the passenger kick panel that allows the car to start in 1st.

Any guidance is appreciated!

RG

2nd gear start is very common in Benz's of that era but, I don't know specifically for that year/model. When stopped move the shifter to low and then back to drive to see if that causes a first gear start.

My '79 non turbo starts in 2nd gear