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04-29-2003, 04:10 AM
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380SL Slow Kickdown
I've just bought an '83 380SL which so far I'm very happy with. One problem I have noticed though, is that it takes an age for the gearbox to kickdown - up to 5 seconds at times. I'm new to M-B and the operation of their auto box, can anyone shed any light on what the cause might be?
-- bobw 1983 380SL 
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04-30-2003, 05:28 AM
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hi-
How long since you've changed your ATF, I had a simillar problem and was greatly reduced by changing the oil, filter and the gasket. ...... Hope that helps
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04-30-2003, 07:10 AM
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Is this occurring in 4th when you floor the accelerator as to pass in a hurry, or when you are going up a grade and expect the trans to downshift to maintain speed?
I agree with alif - a filter and fluid may help. Make sure that the torque converter is drained and refilled, not just the pan.
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Chuck Taylor Falls Church VA '66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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04-30-2003, 07:58 AM
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Yes, it's in 4th when I want to change down to accelerate quickly. The downchange for hills/grades seems to work fine.
I take the point on ATF. I've only had the car a week or so. It's away today having a full service which will include ATF and filter change. -- bobw 1983 380SL
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