Shifter moves when I apply brakes (FIXED)
Ok, got a strange one here (7/15/09...PROBLEM FIXED...see below)
This is on my sons 190E 2.3-16v automatic, but should apply to any 190E
When I apply the brakes, the shifter moves in a backward direction, as much as a 1/4"
The harder I brake, the more it moves
(shift bushing are like new)
When I apply brakes all the way to a stop, the shifter actually will stay moved back enough to make it hard to get into 'P' position. When I release the brakes, it will relax the shifter to move back to where it should be and I can put it in 'P'
I have put the rear up on jacks and tried to move the rear wheels/suspension and it is firm with no movement.
Anybody experience this or have suggestions as to what is going on? thx, Brian
(7/15/09...PROBLEM FIXED)
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUGGESTIONS, I GOT BACK UNDER THE CAR TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AND....FOUND THE TOP 17MM BOLT FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE.....ON BOTH SIDES.....I MEAN 3-5 TURNS LOOSE. TIGHTENED THOSE UP AND NO MORE SHIFTER MOVING!! NONE!! and I also fixed that mysterious rattle I had been hearing when I revved the engine, it was that heat shield over the Rt mount. and, another neat thing, that top bolt over the left side, that is so hard to get to on the other 190E, is very easy to get to on the 16V.....I didn't have to remove anything....and I know why this problem "just" showed up (I have had the car for several years...
well I replaced the shifter bushing months ago, and recently replaced the rear suspension links (that were shot). Doing these 2 repairs, eliminated the play that kept the engine moving from moving the shifter...AND the fix cost me nothing...it pays to think, look, ask and think some more before tearing things apart and replacing parts!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS...may the force be with you...and Jesus in your heart!!
Ok, got a strange one here (7/15/09...PROBLEM FIXED...see below)
This is on my sons 190E 2.3-16v automatic, but should apply to any 190E
When I apply the brakes, the shifter moves in a backward direction, as much as a 1/4"
The harder I brake, the more it moves
(shift bushing are like new)
When I apply brakes all the way to a stop, the shifter actually will stay moved back enough to make it hard to get into 'P' position. When I release the brakes, it will relax the shifter to move back to where it should be and I can put it in 'P'
I have put the rear up on jacks and tried to move the rear wheels/suspension and it is firm with no movement.
Anybody experience this or have suggestions as to what is going on? thx, Brian
(7/15/09...PROBLEM FIXED)
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUGGESTIONS, I GOT BACK UNDER THE CAR TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AND....FOUND THE TOP 17MM BOLT FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT LOOSE.....ON BOTH SIDES.....I MEAN 3-5 TURNS LOOSE. TIGHTENED THOSE UP AND NO MORE SHIFTER MOVING!! NONE!! and I also fixed that mysterious rattle I had been hearing when I revved the engine, it was that heat shield over the Rt mount. and, another neat thing, that top bolt over the left side, that is so hard to get to on the other 190E, is very easy to get to on the 16V.....I didn't have to remove anything....and I know why this problem "just" showed up (I have had the car for several years...
well I replaced the shifter bushing months ago, and recently replaced the rear suspension links (that were shot). Doing these 2 repairs, eliminated the play that kept the engine moving from moving the shifter...AND the fix cost me nothing...it pays to think, look, ask and think some more before tearing things apart and replacing parts!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS...may the force be with you...and Jesus in your heart!!