1999 A160 Auto

[Judge G]

Guys,
i've searched for the problem on the forums but can not seem to find the answer.
Just bought a 99 A160 and very intermittantly when pulling off the revs increase and it drops into F mode. Now this only seems to happen within the first few minutes of driving from cold. once warmed up the prob. seems to diappear. Seen some threads about a linkage or valve problem, can this part be replaced by myself or is it a garage job. The Car has only travelled 1000 miles in the past 12 months so could it be a case of the part siezing? Any thoughts or answers would be most appreciated.
Cheers
JG

 

[BlackC55]

Try changing the atf first.

Whats the milage?

 

[Judge G]

mileage is 36500, its only done a 1000 in the last year.
is the atf the tramission fluid?
cheers
JG

 

[BlackC55]

Yes atf is automatic transmission fluid.

An atf change is the cheaper option. If that does not work I suspect the valve body will need replacing.

 

[Judge G]

Any where i can get a manual from so i can have a go at changing the atf myself?
Cheers
JG

 

[Judge G]

Just come back from an A service at MB and it came out constantly in F mode. I took it back today and they say it needs a hydro/electric part in the gearbox. this is causing a high or low pressure loss in the gearbox, thus not allowing the gearbox to change correctly from first to second. it is also causing a fault with all 4 wheels from the esp and sending a fault to the ecu. lastly it is even effecting the locking of the tailgate?
They can fix it for £1350....... also a leak on the transmission body needs a probable new seal which would be another £1000. So my £188 "a" service is going to turn into £2350 of repairs????? its only done 39500 on a v plate. Tell me there is an easier/cheaper option, please....
cheers JG

 

[aliddle]

It may be better NOT to take it to a MB Garage; Get a second opinion from a transmission specialist. But them I am feeling a bit bitter about MB and their garages at the moment....