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Old 01-14-2004, 02:49 PM
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Transmission shifting at high shift points

I thought maybe this was just an anomaly, but now it's happened twice on my '98 ML320

Both times were after the car sat at work all day, and was happened after I started it to go home.

Normally the car shifts from gear to gear around 2200 rpm or so if I'm not stomping the gas.

But during these two times, the car never shifted until well above 3000-3800 rpm even though I was driving lightly

I got to about 50 mph, the car was still driving at around 3500 rpm (unlike around 2000 rpm when cruising at 50).

At a stop light shifting into neutral and back into 5 did not solve the problem.

Finally stopping the car, and restarting the car corrected the shift points.

Is this a bad sign? Is this a known problem?

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Tim

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Old 01-14-2004, 05:03 PM
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I saw in your profile you have a 98. I'd have the codes read in the transmission control unit, start there. Could be something major going on, hard to tell. How many miles on it? Has anyone tried doing any maintenance work on the tranny; ie fluid change or anything like adjusting the fluid level?

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Old 01-14-2004, 05:09 PM
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It's a 98 with 74,000 miles on it.

I just finished the 60k service, as recommended here (fuel filter, spark plugs). But I haven't had anything done to the transmission, and there isn't anything about transmission work in the service records.

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Old 01-14-2004, 05:16 PM
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Yeah, there is no service interval for the tranny fluid, just making sure no one has messed with it lately, it's really picky on fluid type (MB special atf) and level. I'd still lean towards getting the codes read to see if there are any DTC's in the transmission control unit.

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Old 01-14-2004, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I'll give the service center at the dealer a call and see what they say.

Thanks again, you're doing a great job here!

Tim
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Old 01-21-2004, 11:16 PM
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You may want to check out my post of a few days ago. I had the same problem and outlined what it took to correct it. I would be very interested to learn how you resolve your condition. I still think I got hosed!
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Old 04-07-2004, 01:26 PM
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Finally took in the ML320

I finally got around to taking in my '98 ML320 to be looked at. What broke the camel's back so to speak, was that the Check Engine Light came on. Total times that I had the upshift problem over the course of 4 months, was only 5 times.

The final bill from the dealer to fix the problem: $896.14

Here's what they found and did:

For the not shifting past 3rd gear:
"Check Transmission after repairs, shifting ok. intermittently has rough down shift. Would not condemn transmission at this time. Shifting OK.

Test drove and verified, trans slipping badly, goes into limp home mode. Staying in third gear. Fluid level very low. Added two quarts transmission fluid. Adapted values at limit. Readapted transmission after top off fluid. Checked for leaks. No leaks at all from transmission. Checked cooling system OK. Check at ETC UC for leak from wiring. ALL OK. "

Charge for above: $350

For the check engine light/hesitation on cold engine:
"Check DTC P0170, P0173, P0700. Check for Vacuum leaks, OK, Found HFM voltage 1.03 w/key off, adapted values of engine at max 1.32 Replaced defective air mass meter and readapt engine. Clear Codes"

Charge for above: $515.18

Total cost for repair: $896.14

A bit pricey, but I'm hoping this means I don't need a new transmission any time soon.

Anyone have an opinion on this?

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Tim
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Old 04-07-2004, 10:10 PM
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How was the transmission two quarts down if there are no leaks?
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Old 04-08-2004, 09:18 AM
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:54 AM
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What do they mean by "Readapted transmission after top off fluid"?

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Rene
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Old 04-09-2004, 01:10 PM
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My understanding is it has something to do with modifying the computer settings, but maybe Gilly or someone else who's technical can give you more info.
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Old 06-23-2004, 11:34 PM
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Most likely means they took it out for a test drive

The MB five-speed auto is computer-controlled adaptive, meaning it adapts its shift points to your driving automatically. Its pretty good too. It keeps it from pointless upshifting in stop-and-go driving. I do believe it costs your fuel mileage around town, though.

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