Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: knockmacool on May 13, 2010, 11:47:10

Title: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: knockmacool on May 13, 2010, 11:47:10

On my 66 rhd 230sl, I am experience the following symptoms;
1. Jumps out of gear on rough roads (ocassional, but persistent problem)
2. Gear lever slack/ "rattles" left to right (persistent, but increasing problem)
3. Doesn't always engage/find D (new problem)
4. Kickdown inoperable ( I bought it that way)

So, assuming 1,2 and 3 are related, am I looking to replace bushings or do you think something more fundamental is at play?

Drew
 

Title: Re: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: ja17 on May 13, 2010, 13:01:10

Hello Drew,

Yes sounds like a shifter bushing problem. In addition the rear trans mount may be bad.  I would also inspect the rubber flex disc closely while your in there.

Title: Re: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: knockmacool on May 13, 2010, 16:30:10

Joe

Thanks for the pointers!

Title: Re: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: graphic66 on May 13, 2010, 16:40:52

For your kickdown problem, first check that the switch under the gas pedal is being depressed when the pedal is at full throttle. It could just be your floor mat in the way. If the kickdown switch is actuating and you still don't have kickdown then your usual electrical testing can help. Check out the schematic at the bottom of this page http://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/16BoltInstallationInstructions.html  .   

Title: Re: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: knockmacool on May 18, 2010, 09:14:34

Thanks Graphic!

ja17 mentioned rear transmission mount as a possible prob. Is that this part 14-0005 listed here?
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?Parta~ShowPicTxt~Z5Z5Z50000228b~Z5Z5Z5BABMD

Title: Re: Auto Gear Box Problem
Post by: knockmacool on May 26, 2010, 13:46:11

OK, so mechanic has isolated problem to gear selector linkages and am preparing to order a few parts (sounds like I have a similar problem to Luins). Two questions
1. Does anyone know where to get part 226108 (number 71 on the SLS website auto gearbox diagram)? Looks like some kind of a pin
2. What do you do when one supplier seriously underprices an item?

Drew