transmission problems

[plummington]

hi I've just purchased a 500se and am having problems with reverse , it didn't seem to engage and then it would wheel spin then disengage again , drive forward seemed ok then I lost 4th then 3rd so I checked the transmission fluid and it seemed fine ,I know the car has been sitting for some time [over 8 months ] and the previous owner has'nt had any problems 127000 klms, can any one offer any thoughts would be appreciated

 

[jibcl500]

You need a gearbox.

jib

 

[plummington]

oh no could their be another reason

 

[jibcl500]

I assume your MB is a W140 500 SE, what year 1993-4?????

There is a control box which are prone to mositure contanimation this can cause bizzare things to happen, but having said that Ive just sold a 4 speed box for £250 to a chap with exactly the same problem.


jib

 

[plummington]

Thanks for the imput ,is this model prone to any other problems you are right it is a 1993

 

[jibcl500]

No gearboxes mainly, depending on mileage etc, ignition modules are another problem, £1000 from MB hard to find second hand. symptoms are it runs for 15mins and then dies, restarts after about 30 mins.
other than that good motor.
what did you pay for it and where did you get it from?? where are you and what do you want for it???


jib

 

[plummington]

I'm from New Zealand next to Austrailia , I got it from a NZ 'd type ebay for 6000 NZ = 2000 pounds sterling, I want to keep it for my wife as it seems a safe car compared to many japanese autos but perhaps not as reliable?

 

[television]

I would have looked up your fault, but I cant for a few days, where are you based

 

[plummington]

I am based in Northland New Zealand no MB service centres for miles Thanks for the offer for help it is much appreciated

 

[television]

I am based in Northland New Zealand no MB service centres for miles Thanks for the offer for help it is much appreciated

If you can hold on for a bit, I will do some checking

 

[television]

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...&L=765.706&CT=M&cat=288&SID=15&SGR=075&SGN=05

Its item 14

£40 from bosch, or double from MB and easy to fit