Ok guys, I just bought a 1999 230 clk kompressor with an automatic transmission problem.

The syptoms are that it seems to be stuck in drive for some reason, but I can still move the gear selector ok. It also lets me start the engine with the selector in any position and the brake pedal interlock dosent work either, as I can move the selector without pressing the brake pedal.
It will try to drive foward, but only just.

I have heard that these cars have a computer that controls the tramsmission, so I thought it could be that?

Any idea's guys?

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96 w124 e300 diesel - slowly being modded
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If it's the 722.6xx transmission, the o-rings on the electrical adaptor fail, allowing trans fluid into the electrical plug where it then migrates up to the tansmission controller and causes failure. Controller should be under the passenger floor (at least is on left hand drivers). If you've had a tranny fluid leak out of that adaptor plug it's a good bet.
earl

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Earl McLain
'02 C230 Kompressor
'89 560 SEL "Frau BlueCar" (retired April 2004)

Thanks earl, I'll check those 'o' rings.

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87 w124 zender 3.6 - 3.0 kompressor in progress!
96 w124 e300 diesel - slowly being modded
98 w208 230 kompressor - m103 testbed SOLD.
96 s124 om606 superturbo diesel 508bhp