On a related inquiry to having of stately gentle, smooth and unnoticeable shifting into second and third on a 2000 E320. My car (in S mode) has a distinctive and irritating hard thump, or clunk into second and third gear.
I have heard (read) several suggestions, such as the transmission ECU and faulty readings coming from a defective transmission sensor, the vacuum modulator (twisting it in making the shift point more firm, unscrewing it making the shift point less firm), and a software upload, adjusting shift points. I would note that the car seems to be idling a little higher than usual (750 to 800 in park, and 600 to 650 in drive). The car is still under the Starmark extended warranty.
Any suggestions about getting smoother, gentler shifts?
Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
Location: The Mountain State
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Have you ever had a transmission service? If not I would start by having as much of the transmission fluid changed as you can and changing the filter. Since you are under the Starmark warranty it would be wise to CYA by having a MB dealer do this job. Most members on here seem opposed to a flush and with a 2000 W210 you probably do not have a torque converter drain plug whereby you can change the fluid completely. I don't have the plug either so I had a partial change with new filter. I think my car began shifting more smoothly immediately.
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Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
Location: The Mountain State
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My pleasure. I thought about something else after writing my post. Let your warranty take care of it. I have a one of the CPO warranties and it has really paid off for me. I didn't have mine serviced until 58,000 but bought it with 53,000 and had driven 5,000 before I decided I needed to have it done (based on what I've read on Benzworld). Good Luck!
Last edited by Musikmann : 05-19-2008 at 05:40 PM.
Have you ever had a transmission service? If not I would start by having as much of the transmission fluid changed as you can and changing the filter. Since you are under the Starmark warranty it would be wise to CYA by having a MB dealer do this job. Most members on here seem opposed to a flush and with a 2000 W210 you probably do not have a torque converter drain plug whereby you can change the fluid completely. I don't have the plug either so I had a partial change with new filter. I think my car began shifting more smoothly immediately.
+1 I believe MB states that the transmission fluid is in there for life. Are they out of their minds. Most manufactures recommend a complete drain and flush at 60K. A well lubed transmission will actually out last a well lubed engine. With that said, I will be servicing my transmission every 30K for peace of mind. Luckily, my 00 W210 was built 07/99 prior to the torque converter drain plug elimination date of 08/99.
Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
Location: The Mountain State
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Originally Posted by ruBENZ_00E55
+1 I believe MB states that the transmission fluid is in there for life. Are they out of their minds. Most manufactures recommend a complete drain and flush at 60K. A well lubed transmission will actually out last a well lubed engine. With that said, I will be servicing my transmission every 30K for peace of mind. Luckily, my 00 W210 was built 07/99 prior to the torque converter drain plug elimination date of 08/99.
Yes they do, ar least as far as the W210 goes. I have 2 other non-MB cars and the dealers (and mfg as far as I know) both recommend replacing the transmission fluids/filter at every major 30,000 service. I agree that MB is out of their minds with the lifetime idea. Some members here have said they are close to the mark, but I still don't trust their idea.
Please let us know how things came out from the dealer service.
The faster idle would indicate other issues 2 me.
Is the car shifting better??
THX
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Vehicle: E55 AMG W210 YEAR 2000 FACE LIFT-AUDI RS6
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ive got a year 2000 E55 AMG face lift model and mines the same whan u go to pull away quickley it makes a hard thumping like it gone into gear and when u floor it it sometimes takes a couple of seconds to change into another gear i have heard this is normal when driven hard because when driven with less right foot on the pedal its very smooth and at high speed its ok and changes smooth as well it mainley when u pull away i just glad theres other people with this problem oh and i have had the gearbox oil changed 8,000 miles ago as recamended.
How did it go at the dealer?... 
i just glad theres other people with this problem oh and i have had the gearbox oil changed 8,000 miles ago as recamended.
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