[axacha]

When i start my 300CE 24 from an overnight parking, the reverse gear works after like 30 secs into R-position. But after running the engine for more than 20 minutes, the reverse doen't work no more. The reverse tail lights don't even come on. I hear small whirring sound.

Can someone help me out there?

 

[conleycrew3]

have a good look through the last couple of pages on this 124 section, it seems that everyone has all of a sudden developed a very similar problem!!

search 'trany' or transmission' or 'reverse' etc you will find loads mate

Cheers
Ben

 

[2.2greaser2b]

the whinning could be a lack of fluid or lack of fluid circulation. as auto trannys age the time it takes for them to initially engage will start to lengthen. any more than 5 seconds is not a very good sign. I'd drop the pan and change the filter and flush and fill till there's no more black in the fluid. Then try adding a product like trans x or other good additive which will soften the rubber seals and hopefully get you more hydraulic pressure. good luck and start saving your cash.

 

[beachbug]

I am not much of a mechanic, but i am wondering if that is what will happen when the spider gear in the rear end completely fails. The mechanic I took my 87 300E to said the trans was just fine, because that was my concern, only my reverse kicks in about 3-5 seconds after i put it in gear. Just a thought for you to have the rear end checked out, Good Luck.