I have a 1999 E430 Sport. The car can shift into P,R,N,and D. The transmission is shifting smoothly through all gears. However, I just noticed that the shifter (Shift Knob) can't shift into the 4. Hence, I can't shift into the rest of the gear. What is the problem? Is it the transmission?

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Car Nut

The transmission linkage doesn't move to any position below "D". That is ALL in the shifter.

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MB Doc:

Thanks for your reply. When you said that it is ALL in the shifter, does it mean it is an easy diy repair. I know how to remove the center console.

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Car Nut

Mechanical linkage down to D; is electronic thereafter.

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