C230 Kompressor 1997 Safe Mode

[Bruce Mansell]

I have read about the above in the forums but is mine different.

The gearbox (5 speed auto electronic) sticks in 2nd gear but I still have the full rev range. When I turn off the ignition and restart the problem disappears. The problem also goes if I turn on the ignition without starting the car and hold down the accelerator for 5 seconds. After the 5 seconds I turn off the ignition and release the accelerator pedal then wait 3 minutes before starting the car.

Will a new MAF cure my problem?

Another fault I have is that if I coast up to a roundabout and apply the throttle gently whilst going round the roundabout sometimes the gearbox does not engage immediately. It then engages with a jolt. Any ideas?

I have had the car from new and it has done 38,000 miles from new

 

[carabind]

sorry to ask a couple of basic questions, but have you
a. checked the fluid level
and
b any electrical connectors to the box for looseness?

 

[Bruce Mansell]

I had the fluid changed at last service.
Where do I find the electrical connectors?

 

[television]

I have heard of a few doing what your does, my 129 could do it maybe 3 times a year, think a fault code read out is the order of the day.
I solved mine by just moving the shift from D to N and back to D


malcolm

 

[Bruce Mansell]

Problem may be solved as the fluid level was low because of a transmission fluid leak. When car is left in the garage it drips 4 drips a day. Would I loose more if the car was running? Does pressure build up in the box with car running? I will be taking the car to the dealer on Friday for repair.