Originally Posted by AfricaXJ6

HI All

My Mercedes 450 slc is not changing from 2nd to 3rd gear. my filter and transmission has been changed and it still does not select 3rd gear.

when I engage Drive ( presume I can call this first gear) good response. when I take off it makes the next change( 2nd gear) at 40km/hr smoothly . then does not change to the next gear ( 3rd).

I tried kick down , but it does not seem to engage. all that happens is the car Increases speed on the same gear( 2nd)

should the valve body be looked at or should i try with the easier option of changing the kick down switch?

your thoughts please.

regards
collin