Take out the center console & check for debris...loose change is the #1 culprit for exactly what you are describing.
I Searched And Found No Avail. I Cannot Shift My 98 c280 with 80,340 Miles To Any Gear Lower Than D. Reverse And D Work Fine. It Shifts Smoothly And And Reverse Is Fine Too. But When i Try To Shift Into "4" (4<>D ) It Won't Work. Even With My Foot On The Brake. Has Anyone Had This Problem Or Know How To Fix It?
1998 c280 (WHITE)
Kenwood Excelon KDC- X579 Head
KAC iP500 Ipod Interface
2 Kenwood KCF-w3012 1500Watt 12\" Subs
Sony GTR2002 1200 Watt Amp
More Mods To Come
Take out the center console & check for debris...loose change is the #1 culprit for exactly what you are describing.
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I'll Get Right To It. I Miss The Immediate Throttle Response From Driving In 4. Plus Winter is Coming And In Chicago I'm Gonna Need My Lower Gears.
1998 c280 (WHITE)
Kenwood Excelon KDC- X579 Head
KAC iP500 Ipod Interface
2 Kenwood KCF-w3012 1500Watt 12\" Subs
Sony GTR2002 1200 Watt Amp
More Mods To Come
This MB is filled with complaints about that crappy C230
five speed tranny. Thank my stars I've got the ultra-reliable
4 speed in my '95 C220.
No complaints on my 5 speed after 140k miles, but then again I have the touch-shift version which I guess is 2000 only.Originally posted by timmyj51
This MB is filled with complaints about that crappy C230
five speed tranny. Thank my stars I've got the ultra-reliable
4 speed in my '95 C220.
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2009 Audi S5 Quattro
2000 Mercedes C230 Kompressor - W202 - SOLD
1992 Toyota Supra Turbo - 2JZ-GTE, GT35R dbb - big project
110K on mine and no problems either...knock on wood!
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2000 C230 kompressor sport, aka C23..
C36 muffler/tips, C43 monoblock staggered wheels, C36 headlight wiper, 35% tint all around.
Hmm ... ive seen what kind of torture my car (especially transmission) passed befroe I decided to buy the car ... at almost 80K, over a dozen set of stock-sized tires, snow + rain + burnouts and donuts ... yea im surprised it runs like a champ (KNOCK ON WOOD!!!) Ive got this bad habit is ALWAYS manually downshifting the car and upshifting it ever since I bought the car, ive got the 5-speed 97' C230 tranny. service was done at 50K.Originally posted by timmyj51
This MB is filled with complaints about that crappy C230
five speed tranny. Thank my stars I've got the ultra-reliable
4 speed in my '95 C220.
white 97' C230 (sold)
white 94' C280 (sold)
white 98' C43 (sold)
Tektite 03' E55 (sold)
Black 86' Porsche 951 (sold)
Black 98' C43 (sold)
Emerald Black 97' C36 (current)
Black 04' E55 (wife's current)
i had the same problem and mercedes removed the curtain that covers the gaps as it had broken off and blocked it.
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Ok So I Removed The Console And I Didn't See Anything Stuck Down There. Does Anyone Know How To Take The Curtain That Illusionary Is Talking About? I Wanna Try Everything Before I Drive To The Stealership And The Charge Me $113 Just To Look My Car. I Not Ruling Out Any Suggestions.
1998 c280 (WHITE)
Kenwood Excelon KDC- X579 Head
KAC iP500 Ipod Interface
2 Kenwood KCF-w3012 1500Watt 12\" Subs
Sony GTR2002 1200 Watt Amp
More Mods To Come
Might be the B2 piston. Common problem
with MB trannies.
Is this Something That i Can Fix? How Can I tell If It Is The B2? Or Should I Leave It To The Pros? Any Idea Of How Much It Would Cost To Fix.Originally posted by timmyj51
Might be the B2 piston. Common problem
with MB trannies.
1998 c280 (WHITE)
Kenwood Excelon KDC- X579 Head
KAC iP500 Ipod Interface
2 Kenwood KCF-w3012 1500Watt 12\" Subs
Sony GTR2002 1200 Watt Amp
More Mods To Come
maybe the shifter bushings?.....also your linkage?
Theres a demon in my car i tell yah....its name is KOMPRESSOR lmfao
How Do I Check The Shifter Bushings? Where Are They?
1998 c280 (WHITE)
Kenwood Excelon KDC- X579 Head
KAC iP500 Ipod Interface
2 Kenwood KCF-w3012 1500Watt 12\" Subs
Sony GTR2002 1200 Watt Amp
More Mods To Come
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Vehicle must be horizontal and on its wheels
Place vehicle on four-pillar hoist or pit
Position selector lever in position D
Mount rod head (98) on idler lever (97) and using pliers tool No. 210 589 00 37 00, or equivalent, and lock with clips
Position range selector lever in position
Insert shift rod (63) in rod head and attach range selector lever (33) and lock with clips
Tighten Torx socket bolt (99) in rod head to: 12 Nm
To tighten securely press against the rod head (98)
Do not rotate shift rod (63) and rod head (98) in the process
Do not move range selector lever (33) out of position D
cheak the shift bushings, there green i think. like if there out of place or just wore out
im not sure if we could do this but...mod's delete it if anything
Theres a demon in my car i tell yah....its name is KOMPRESSOR lmfao