98 E320 Acts funny cold...HELP?!
 

Hello all, I'm in need of some tech help. I have a 98 E320 that drives perfect warm. When started cold and driven cold, the engine seems to stop revving at about 3500 rpm. Then it almost acts like a rev limiter at 3500 or so, even floored. Then when it does go past 3500, it does not want to upshift in a timely manner, it'll hold 5000 rpm before shifting to the next gear.Once the car is warmed up and driven a bit, it starts to work properly, smooth and nice. Any help would be considered a big favor. There is no check engine light coming on. Thanks, Craig

RE: 98 E320 Acts funny cold...HELP?!
 

Craig,
I can't speak about the rev-limiter feel, but I can tell you that the high shift points are done by design. The Benz will not shift into a higher gear when cold unless it is done at a higher rpm. Ohlord, a good contributor on this forum, can go into the details and may be able to offer additional info on the rev limiter issue. Just don't expect your 1998 E320 to work miracles when cold. Great car though. Happy motoring.