SLK320 not shifting from first gear - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

RMauser · #1 06-08-2005, 08:31 PM

Hello, while driving my 2001 SLK320 (only about 32,000miles) the "Check Engine" light came on and refused to shift out of first gear. Immediately had the transmission fluid checked and found it to be near empty! After filling this back up whenever I restart the car the "check engine" light is still on and the car refuses to shift out of first gear...I'm guessing it is in "limp home" mode? Any ideas what might be causing this here? Thanks for any information.

Melcher · #2 06-08-2005, 08:48 PM

How did you check the trans. fluid level? Do you have your own dipstick?
Check for leaks and DO NOT drive that vehicle with low trans. fluid. Get repaired ASAP.
Did you use the MB fluid for the transmission?

C32AMG · #3 06-08-2005, 10:56 PM

You need to have ALL the modules scanned for codes and adaptive values. That is the only way to diagnose a transmission drivability problem

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shifting Delay in Reverse Gear	slai1112	Tech Help	6	06-19-2009 06:24 PM
722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?]	Arthur Dalton	Tech Help	2	07-02-2005 07:34 AM
420 SE (89):low idle and hard gear shifting: linked problems??	Rémy	Tech Help	0	04-05-2005 12:04 PM
Transmission not shifting into final gear	Kodiak	Tech Help	3	02-04-2003 11:22 AM
HARSH shifting into gear from NEUTRAL 1988 560SEL	DUKEisDOUG	Tech Help	11	09-12-2002 05:02 PM