Hi All -

I'm curious what is the collective experience with getting the dealer to resolve shift quality problems on the 722.6 transmission?

Here is the background. I have a 2001 E320 wagon. A few days ago I noticed the 3-4 and 4-5 shifts were not right. Rather than smooth and seamless, they had more of a pause-lurch character to them. This happens intermittently, and seems to require the transmission be very well warmed up - it first occurred on a 300 mile drive home from spring break holiday. The problem is subtle - the car is not barking the tires here - but definately not right either.

The car is still under Starmark - for 4 more weeks. I dropped it at the dealer this A.M. for diagnosis. What should I expect them to do? What if they come back with No Problem Found? I'm concerned they will return it without doing anything, and when I have major problems in 2 months, or 6 months, it won't be under Starmark. Thoughts?

- JimY