You do not need a new transmission, the local transmission shop does not
know what they are doing. Those 722.6 trannys are pretty bullet proof
mechanically. There are 2 common problems that cause them to go in limp
mode. First there is this little spring that breaks in the valve body.
The other is some speed sensors on the conductor plate. Both are very
easy fixes. The spring is a couple bucks, the conductor plate is less
than 200 from Rusty. I bought my 97 E300 with a bad transmission, that
spring was broken on mine but I went ahead and replaced the conductor
plate anyway. You could replace your tranmission and still have it
stuck in limp mode. Why? Because after you replace the spring or the
plate, you have to hook the car up to the SDS system and resent the
tranny computer. Even replacing the tranny will not do that. Here is a
link to info about the replacement. I would be VERY surprised if the
tranny is bad. Am curious though what "cracked" part they replaced
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1463460-mercedes-benz-722-6-transmission-faq.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1474216-photo-diy-722-6-conductor-plate.html
On 8/12/2011 3:00 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
Not a good day. The transmission
on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone to
limp mode - stuck in 2nd gear.
Trusted local transmission shop has
tried working with it and replaced
a cracked piece, but it is not
responding.
Rebuilt is way many $$$ [@ $5K],
does anyone know of a relatively
low mileage transmission for sale?
92k mile one on eBay is $1,095.
That is the most promising thus
far.
Thanks - Bill R
_______________________________________
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
_______________________________________
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
