Yes, All the non-turbo's I have start in second, as does my 1989 300CE as does my 1987 420SEL. The turbo's 300 CD, D & SD I have all start in first gear and they have to climb out of the driveway when cold, when hot (normal operating temperature) climbing the drive in second is no problem. I did read in my operator's manual for the 300CE second gear starts were due to emissions.
Dennis T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Starting in second 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) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info ----- 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. >> I Mac Therefore I am >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.striplin.net >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >> > > > -- > John Freer > Palm Springs, CA > 1992 500 SEL 140K "Stardust" > 1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle" > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.22/238 - Release Date: 1/23/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.22/238 - Release Date: 1/23/2006
