1. I did install a red one. I'm sure that is the one for my car.

2. I put a brand new hose and rubber connectors on each end.

3. I need to adjust the VM. However, I was under the impression that the VM controled the degree of the shift (hard or soft) whereas the Bowden cable controled the shift points. Am I wrong?

Just curious, did it shift with the old VM? If the vacuum line is disconnected, it won't shift. At least that's what happened once on my 240D. The vacuum line became disconnected, I looked under the hood, found it and cut off the split end, plugged it back in and no more problems.

Maybe someone else will add some opinions.

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1993 190E 2.3
2001 SLK230
1971 LS5 (454) Corvette Convertible

Was it workin prior to changing out the parts?

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

Everything was working before I changed out the parts.

The original problem was the transmission modulator. It was allowing tranny fluid to be sucked up into the intake. Because of this, my car was bellowing out thick white smoke. I had originally thought it was a blown head gasket. So I had the head tested and leveled and replaced the gasket myself (along with various other small things that I've been meaning to get to for a while).

Started the car up and let it run for only a few minutes. That was all it took to turn my neighborhood into a scene from the movie "The Fog". Did Some more research and that's when I found out that it was my modulator. I changed it (along with the neutral safety switch) and here I am.

I did a search, however, I couldn't find anyone who has had my problem.

I took out, cleaned, tested and replaced the kickdown switch. So, I know that's one I can scratch off of the list.

I'll double check the vacuum line again alond with trying to find out more about the "gov plastic driven gear" that you mentioned.

Again, I'd like to thank everyone for their help and advice!

Double checked eveything.......still nothing!

Remove the modulator and check for a broken compensator pin (plastic pin)

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Steve Cattaneo www.mastertechtrans.com


03 SL500
02 MB AMG
87 560 SEC
87 300D
928S 83
85 928 S2 EURO

HERSHEY,
I had these same problems with my 91 124 300D. Trans would not shift. It was the plastic governor drive gear. The gear was less than $5 at the dealer. However before you take the governor out, unhook the kick down wire at the right rear of the trans and give it a try. The other thing you mentioned the car wouldn't go in reverse. Did you mean the car would not move in reverse or that the shifter would not go in reverse? The reason I ask is the governor can also lock out reverse and the stick will not go into that gear. In other words, if you are moving down the road you can not put the trans in reverse by accident.

Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)