Author Topic: Auto Transmission: Strong shift shock when engaging reverse gear  (Read 378 times)

WRe

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Hi,
My automatic transmission shifts very nicely, no big backshift, precise up and down.
What bothers me a little is a strong shift shock when engaging reverse gear. You get the impression that the car wants to reverse with all its might. It actually happens in every situation, regardless of whether the gearbox is warm or cold. It doesn't get particularly hot either, oil level is correct, just changed, including filter.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to correct this or is it just normal?

The same thing happened when the car came to a standstill and shifted down to 2nd gear. I solved this by increasing the speed switching range on the throttle switch to 1400-1500 rpm (usually 1200rpm).
...WRe

MartinK

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Servus Wolfgang,
 I think you should try to adjust the reverse band. If it has too much freeway it could cause your mentioned problems. Loosen the counternut right hand side (SW27 or 24) tighten the threaded Bolt (SW10) cw up to 5 Nm and then turn back ccw 1 or 1 1/2  complete turn to free it. Good luck. Martin

WRe

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Hi Martin,
Thanks for the tip, I'll have a look.
I also found this: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=819.0
...Wolfgang
« Last Edit: June 23, 2025, 05:37:53 by WRe »

 

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