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1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L 2nd Gear Start
Posted to European Transmission on 7/15/2002 5 Replies

This is a four speed trans that normally shifts 2-3-4, 1st available on demand (kickdown). One week after trans was R&R'd for reseal, it began starting in 1st gear, with upshift occuring around 35-40 mph. If several hard accelerations were performed, trans wou...

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car Vehicle Data

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35E7K
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
Affected2nd Gear Start
ConditionsStarts in First, Upshifts Normal Otherwise
Misc.Trans # 722355 03 156301
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35E7K
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
Affected2nd Gear Start
ConditionsStarts in First, Upshifts Normal Otherwise
Misc.Trans # 722355 03 156301