Thank you for providing me with such valuable information on the workings of these things. I'll try to get my transmission cable adjusted once I get back home.
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Originally Posted by C32AMG
90% of all USA gas MB with a 722.2, 3, 4 and 5 transmission start in 2nd with the selector lever in the D posting. Diesels start in 1st, , why they have better gas mileage.
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Sorry, but that part is incorrect. I have an '84 300SD (Diesel of course) and it starts in second gear. It has to be "floored" in order for the kickdown switch to engage resulting in a start from first gear.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver
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11-21-2004, 08:44 PM
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