2003 C320 coupe manual transmission question
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2003 C320 coupe manual transmission question
I just got my C320 coupe back from MB for a transmission problem and below is the solution they provided me. I was wondering if anyone has the same problem or can substantiate the answer.
Problem:
- Gear drops out of 1st on steep incline or when the vehicle requires a lot of torque.
Answer:
- Benz requires you to come to a complete stop for 2-3 seconds on hills before shifting into 1st gear. The "design" of the system requires a complete stop when going in first gear otherwise the drive train will not engage properally.
Correct way to use a Benz.
- Come to a complete stop
- Shift gear to Neutral
- Wait 2-3 seconds
- Shift into 1st gear and proceed
This answer sounds a little fishy since my BMW and my Lexus does not require this. I drive the hills of Seattle often and if this is a "design feature" I may have to change cars. I love my little C320 a lot but cannot stand the gear grinding when the shift pops out.
Problem:
- Gear drops out of 1st on steep incline or when the vehicle requires a lot of torque.
Answer:
- Benz requires you to come to a complete stop for 2-3 seconds on hills before shifting into 1st gear. The "design" of the system requires a complete stop when going in first gear otherwise the drive train will not engage properally.
Correct way to use a Benz.
- Come to a complete stop
- Shift gear to Neutral
- Wait 2-3 seconds
- Shift into 1st gear and proceed
This answer sounds a little fishy since my BMW and my Lexus does not require this. I drive the hills of Seattle often and if this is a "design feature" I may have to change cars. I love my little C320 a lot but cannot stand the gear grinding when the shift pops out.
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RE: 2003 C320 coupe manual transmission question
Yea that answer sounds pretty messed up. A manual is a manual is a manual and i dont think it should be any different from BMW to Mercedes. Ive never had a prob with my tranny like ur talking about. 1st gear is pretty strong and it never grinds or disengages. I think ur clutch is just slipping cos its getting old. U mite need a new clutch. Check it out. Good luck.
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