I have a 1997 SLK 230 with an automatic box that is giving me problems and i wondered if anyone else has experienced the same. Without any warning whilst driving the gearbox seems to get stuck in a low gear ( i think 2nd) then i have to pull over and stop. The car then wont pull away in drive but just revs even though it is in drive mode. The only way i can resolve it is to switch the engine off and the back on and it's fine until the next time. This is very frustrating and none seems to know why it is happening , even MB. I thought it may be something to do with the ATF as I know I have a small leak. Should I replace the ATF or fill it up. Any contributions would be really welcome. Thanks.
SLK 230 Automatic Gearbox - Stuck in Neutral
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starman65 said:
My 99 SL would do it now and then, and we have had another in the last couple of weeks
I always solved mine by slipping into nuetral and back to drive, By almeans do a fluid change, I did not bother as it only did it 6 times in 2 years when hot.
Most things point towards the selector adjustment, try just backing off the throtle and going to N and back to D
Malcolm
Thanks - will try this.