190e transmission modulator

[brinkmn900]

I am wondering if anyone has an explanation why my 1992, 190e, 2.6, auto shifts hard when cold, or for the first 10 minutes driving, then shifts beutifully smooth afterward? This evnt of hard shifts happens everytime, sometimes it's worse. I have had to replace the flex disc hoping that was the problem, but not. I am thinking I should adjust the modulator, but then what happens to the shifts per the adjustment when the car heats up? I have read here that the modulators especially in this particular model are somewhat faulty, or were recalled. Are the symptoms I am having a definite sign that I should get a new modulator, or will an adjustment help? I purchased a manual via internet, waiting to arrive, hopefully this weekend I can tackle the issue, well maintained car, would love to fix this...



1992 190e 2.6
200 + 000 miles and going strong!