you wrote:<<US model diesels start in first>
My 78 240D US diesel always starts in 2nd unless I floor it to engage the
passing gear button. Or manually pull it into 1st with the gearshift lever.
The owners manuals states this is the case - so it;s not a malfunction -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Desert Rat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Starting in second
US model diesels start in first, gas models start out in 2nd. Only
exception is my 85 380SL. All of the many gas W126 models I have owned
start out in 2nd and the W126 diesels started out in 1st.
For further clarification, check your specific owners manual.
On 1/24/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 10:26 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
>> From what I understand, the gasser 126's start in 2nd gear and this is
> why they are little slow off the line.
I don't believe this to be the case for that particular model.
> A few questions? Why did
> Mercedes do this?
To keep wheels for spinning on slippery surfaces and for fuel
economy.
> If it starts in 2nd then does it ever go into 1st?
Yes, when you mash the throttle it will drop down.
> Is there a way to change this? Is there a reason not too?
Yours should start in 1st gear. This feature was used in 240Ds and
some 201 190Ds, 124s and probably some other models that I'm not aware
of.
I have a Euro 124 owners manual that describes this in depth.
Johnny B.
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