
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Guard 5.0L 2-3 Upshift Delay
The owner of this car began complaining that the car
started holding in gear when he started out. I suggested he
was feeling the programmed in feature where it delays
upshifts for the first minute or so to heat the catalysts
up.
FIX posted 7/12/2006
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Message Closed w/FIX
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VIN | WDBNG75J51 |
Engine | 5.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 5-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Affected | 2-3 Upshift Delay |
Conditions | Holds in Gear Intermittently |
Message Closed w/FIX
Vehicle Data
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Guard
VIN | WDBNG75J51 |
Engine | 5.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 5-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Affected | 2-3 Upshift Delay |
Conditions | Holds in Gear Intermittently |