Transmission & Gearbox Service
Mercedes Benz Gearbox / Transmission Service & Repairs
Located in Kingsgrove Sydney Canterbury Bankstown Council area
The majority of Mercedes Benz cars and SUVs coming into our shop for transmission repair service have the 722.6 automatic transmissions. These transmissions utilize 5 forward speeds and are fully computer-controlled and utilize adaptive shift learning.The earlier transmissions were prone to major gear train failure, resulting in a mess of damaged internal components. The most noticeable symptoms of gear train failure are loss of movement in forward or reverse and/or whining or grinding sounds when engaged in gear. The sounds can occur with or without vehicle movement. Gear train failures have been greatly reduced in later model transmissions due to a design change.
Transmission Computer Electrical Problems
All 722.6 Mercedes transmissions experience many electronic problems; however, there are major differences between the earlier and later 722.6 transmission models. These differences play a big role in the probability of cause of failure as well as the cost of repair. Electronic problems are still very prevalent even in the late model units, but these issues are relatively inexpensive to repair, because they can be addressed without removing and disassembling the transmission. The three electronic problems mentioned below account for 85% of the electronic problems we see in Mercedes-Benz transmissions.
Electrical Valve Body Conductor Plate Sensors
A defective transmission conductor plate is generally diagnosed by the speed sensor codes it produces when it has failed. This conductor plate is located on top of the transmission valve body, which can be accessed from under the vehicle. Repair of this component is not feasible, so the part must be replaced with a new one produced by the manufacturer, available from the Mercedes dealership. The replacement of the conductor plate requires removal of the transmission valve body. When the health body is removed, the conductor plug must also be removed, and should always be replaced with a new one.
Conductor Plug Leaking Fluid into Wiring Harness and Computer
The conductor plug often leaks fluid to the external wiring harness which is attached to it. When this occurs, the leaking fluid can get drawn up through the wiring harness and can accumulate in the transmission control module. Oils, including transmission fluid, are not good conductors of electricity; however they can wreak havoc when introduced into sensitive electronic equipment, such as microprocessors. To correct this problem, the conductor plug must be replaced, the wiring harness must be cleaned of excess transmission fluid, and the transmission control module should be disassembled and sprayed clean with electrical contact cleaner. In most cases the transmission control module will revert back to proper operation, but in some cases it must be replaced.
TRRS Shifter Switch Electrical Malfunction
The gear shift selector located in the center console of Mercedes Benz automobiles is coupled with a complex switch that sends electrical signals to the transmission computer controller. This switch is not adequately protected against conductive water based liquids that may enter through the center console area. Spilling your favorite beverage or leaving the sunroof open during a cloudburst can ruin the TRRS shifter switch, usually resulting in transmission malfunctions. This occurs because unlike oil based liquids and materials which do an adequate job of insulating electrical current, water based liquids are highly conductive. This is why the insulation on electrical wires is made of plastic, a petroleum oil based material. The TRRS switch cannot be repaired or bypassed, so replacing the switch will is required to restore proper function, allowing the correct signals to reach the Mercedes transmission computer controller through the wiring harness.
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