MB 230E -87 automatic - Lifting from 3rd to 4th too late

[olematonoskari]

Hi all

What should be the normal speed when lifting from 3rd to 4th gear. If I am using E position my car changes when speed is 90 km/h and I want it to happen sooner (60) Even  I am accelerating very slowly lifting happens so late. If I want to change gear sooner, I have to rise gaspedal a little befor changing happens.

What could be wrong or is there anything?
Is it possible to adjust anyhow ?

 

[Matt Crooke]

MB 230E -87 automatic

Strange isnt it, i want the exact opposite on my 190!!!

 

[RUSSELL WHEELER]

MB 230E -87 automatic

Just had a similar problem on mine -
The gearbox has a cable connection to it from the accelerator pedal. The gearbox knows how far your foot is down on the accelerator.  If this is incorrectly adjusted, the car will either change too early or late.
Look up gearbox cable adjustment in your Haynes manual (took me 15 mins to adjust)

 

[Matt Crooke]

MB 230E -87 automatic

I wonder if this applies to the 190 as well....must have a look