Mercedes E-Class (W211) P240C /Gear Shifter Issues!!! Bad Transmission??

[@anthonyduenas9596]

I have a W211 ‘03 E320 trans 722.6 and I had a problem like this, it would go from Parking to Drive but the ones on the dash would stay on P or R and it wouldn’t go past 1st gear and whenever I tried to put it on P it would stay on Neutral and won’t go till I turn the car off and move it to P and then turn it on again. I changed the shifter selector around $200 (used) and it would shift perfectly without any issue, and then the dash would show the same as the shifter selector and it won’t get stuck in N and it will shift out of 1st gear without any problem !! First I thought it was the whole transmission but the video helped me a lot and made me think it twice! Definitely a great video keep it up !

[@Fwerks.1592]

Thank you! I’m glad I was able to help you with this video! Any support help to keep pumping more videos out.

[@pacman-qt1ix]

​@@Fwerks.1592will this work on a 2003 ML 350 it will go into drive but want shift past 2nd gear

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@pacman-qt1ix Definitely not! I would suggest getting the vehicle scanned. This does not sound like a shifter issue, but a transmission issue. More like valve bodies solenoids on their way out. kzbin.info/door/eZxh2fW04Ld7RY6TmXgEHw

[@MrDkb718]

​@@pacman-qt1ixI have a ml320 if you can put the vehicle in park without shutting the vehicle off first then this is not your problem. Your problem is either low trans fluids or conductor plate which is located on the valve body in the transmission. It's not a hard job. I'll say it's a 90 to 95% chance it's the conductor plate. Due to heat over time they start to crack because it's made of plastic and it will put vehicle in limp mode

[@anthonycardoza6905]

Super educational, I'll definitely be following this guy, perhaps even locate him to service my vehicle .

[@ebadollaebadolla7880]

Big thank to you, I watched your video and saved 800 dollars, mechanic told me to replace the gear , believe me I just got same code and changed the shifter and its perfect NOW 🎉🎉🎉

[@Fwerks.1592]

I’m glad I was able to help you out my brother!

[@dozioma]

You just saved me so much time on this. Been having the same issue

[@Fwerks.1592]

No problem brother! That’s why I’m here to help people with their German machines! Don’t forget to support that channel! Thanks!

[@mkQref242]

Much thanks for the video. Same issues with my 219.

[@ultrafigger]

do you need to lift the car?

[@ronaldvalle2857]

I saw your Video and I hope it’s the gear selector box. I have something similar to one of your viewer’s. I have a 2008 CLK350. Dash indicator stays on P all the time and the gear box would shift from P,R,N,and D with no problem. The car will not move at all. I really would like to know for sure if this is the issue and if anyone can help.

[@Fwerks.1592]

What code do you have to begin with? Do you have access to a bi directional scanner? It can be many things, it can be the shifter module, it can be low on Atf, it be bad transmission solenoid.

[@EricEvolving]

Great video! Just subscribed. I'm having a similar issue. I got to scan my car. I have a w-219 after driving when I go to stop or I'm parked once I'm putting it into park like I get stuck at neutral I have to like switch it back to to drive. Have to try a couple times then it'll go into park

[@Fwerks.1592]

Definitely sounds like a shifter module going bad! How many miles on the w219?? I have a w218, they are amazing cars! Thank you for the support means a lot!

[@EricEvolving]

@@Fwerks.1592 102k. I been thinking about going to the W218 but I love my w219. Thank you

[@EricEvolving]

Did you have to reprogram?

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@EricEvolving no need to reprogram. It was a plug and play part.

[@EricEvolving]

@@Fwerks.1592 ok thank you! I bought one used hoping it's the same 🙂.... Price difference is huge.

[@gangalee83]

My 2002 S430 show the gears(P,RND) intermittently. No check engine light. If i change the shifter, do I have to get the new or used one programmed?

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@gangalee83 you do not need to program this shifter module. It is a direct plug and play.

[@gangalee83]

@@Fwerks.1592 thank you

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@gangalee83 anytime!

[@Meico330]

I have a p0730 code on a 06 e350 it shifts 1 and 2nd gear then it feels like it don’t wanna go in 3rd but it go in 67and8th no problem

[@Fwerks.1592]

That definitely has nothing to do with a shifter module. Your problem is most likely coming from the transmission can be a valve body or a bad conductor plate! Good Luck!

[@mosesmartinez8891]

I have same problem on 05 c240 is possible I can use parts from another model, I need help, thank you

[@Fwerks.1592]

I wouldn't know if you can use from another model. I would stick with the same year and model you have!

[@Mr.Karlander]

Great video but do you need to code in the new one after switching?

[@Fwerks.1592]

Thanks! No need to code anything! This shifter is a plug and play.

[@Mr.Karlander]

@@Fwerks.1592 ok thank you very much

[@patricwell8335]

I do have the exact code. I did found the piece broken inside, which i removed...for some odd reason im still having issue...im.guessing mine is done?

[@Fwerks.1592]

Yeah definitely the module is not working on that shifter assembly. Replace it, that should solve your issue.

[@dulhifgsdfiugeruwiou]

Did you have to get a virginized module? I got another shifter form a pull a part and car wouldn’t turn on .

[@Fwerks.1592]

This shifter is a plug and play no need to code or anything like that. The ecu re-learns it on it's own.

[@derrickashley4275]

I have 2009 e 350 I can shift from park to drive but it’s stuck in like neutral it won’t move at all

[@Fwerks.1592]

Sorry for the delay. Are you able to put it back to park???

[@1mujic]

i have a problem with my E320 cdi 2004 when i start the car sometimes on the tachometer display doesn't show P R N D. then the problem starts it goes from p to d but don't show on display and when i try to put in p it gets stuck in N so i turn the car off and of couple of times then it works shows all the gears and shifts smoothly ... my freind has scanned the vehicle it showed code p1856

[@Fwerks.1592]

I have a solution! It’s definitely a bad gear selector module. Replacing the entire unit will restore the shifting issue for sure!!

[@gangalee83]

@@Fwerks.1592I have the same problem with my 2002 S430. Did a new gear assembly fix the problem for you and did you have to get it reprogrammed?

[@Sinister_187]

Wen I replaced my abs Ring in left rear axle tryin get ABS light off now My car stays in first gear 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😭

[@Fwerks.1592]

Have you had the car scanned ?

[@Sinister_187]

That’s what dealer told me they scanned it

Hi, did you need to do coding for the new gear shifter

[@Fwerks.1592]

There is no need to code the shifter module. It's a plug and play part.

[@KentDang-b8j]

Saw ur video good help. Just got the E 500. The shift gear most of the time can't shift from P down to R or D. Can replace the shift gear unit solve the issue?

[@Fwerks.1592]

Thanks!! Does restarting your car fix the issue temporarily? If so sounds like a bad shifter issue. This car I would have to shut it off and then turn it back on in order to shift it to drive or when I’m driving it wouldn’t shift to park.

[@KentDang-b8j]

Thk u for the quick response Sir. Sometime it work when u restart but sometimes don't. But I could use a flat head screwdriver n press down on a button in the gear box than I can shift the gear. It like the same issue on this video u just did.

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@KentDang-b8j exactly how you describe it. You have a bad shifter module %100 for sure!

[@KentDang-b8j]

Would u happen to know how much it cost to have it fix? Can u fix this issue ur self? And where can I buy the part from? Greatly appreciate for your help.

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@KentDang-b8j an Indy shop would definitely charge you around 1k-$1,100 to replace the module. I believe this is something you can tackle if you have a set of tools and some patience. The shifter when I got it was under $500 but now it has went up to $675. I got the shifter from FCP Euro.com, that’s usually where I get all my parts.

[@etukenobi]

Hello. I think I have this exact same problem and I was wondering, did you have check engine light for that code? I don't own a scan tool and would like to know if it might be a separate issue. NGL car's a beater and I don't want to spend one single extra dime on it anymore, if possible hah. Thanks.

[@Fwerks.1592]

There was indeed a code associated with the check engine light. But it was not a hard code, it was a soft code, this will not trigger the check engine light. This vehicle had the check engine light on for a Bad 02 sensor which I also replaced.

[@etukenobi]

@@Fwerks.1592 Thought I'd post once more if anyone else is having these issues. I in fact had a code for the shifter and Check Engline Light with it too. I removed it just as you did (superb video, made it easy even when my center console is a bit different) and sent it to a auto electronics repair shop. Cost me 250€+postal fees. I didn't have a chance to install it under the car. It's pretty shitjob as you told, but it can be done from top. I hung the gearbox side shift rods as high as I could with steel wires to get it started and a bit of WD40 made installing the clip a bit less tedious. I reset my gear box too just in case, there's a video of it on youtube if you don't have a code reader as I don't. Mine is V6 '02. Thanks for the tutorial and have a great summer!

[@ahsanwarisvlogs]

My w211 e240. All gears are shifting perfectly. But on 1st gear its doing too much missing, what can be the problem ?

[@Fwerks.1592]

Good morning, sounds like you don't have an issue with the shifter, but with the actual transmission. You might have bad valve bodies. Have someone scan and pull information from the transmission. I'm positive that's the issue.

[@ahsanwarisvlogs]

When I'm starting drive only that time it's doing jerking after 1st gear. Shifting ok on all gears.

[@lw4mma]

Will this resolve "P0705 Transmission Control, FTC Fault 10"? 2005 E320 5 speed.

[@lw4mma]

Yes. But the re soldering of the "non serviceable" shifter worked.

[@sherry5751]

you did not mention the price of this unit ?

[@Fwerks.1592]

I did not. Prices vary on the website. I bought this new unit through Fcp Euro website.

[@Patzimaro21]

I have a 2010 c300 (w204). My shifter stays stuck in Park, until about 20 minutes of idle…then it works fine the rest of the day. Would this be a bad shifter module?? Thank you!

[@Fwerks.1592]

Have you tried shutting the car off and turning it back on and the shifter works? I can be other things besides the shifter if you have to wait to shift after 20 minutes.

[@Patzimaro21]

@@Fwerks.1592 I have tried that & the shifter still won’t work after restarting the car

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@Patzimaro21 sounds like it may be your shifter. I would recommend if you have access or anyone that may have a scanner. Have them scan it and see if any modules code come up, keep me updated!

[@Patzimaro21]

@@Fwerks.1592 Will do, btw I’m not getting a check engine either

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@Patzimaro21 depending on the severity. I believe the shifter in this e class did not throw a check engine, however it was stored as a “soft code”

[@sal123ps3]

Hi I have a 05 C240 showing a P0705 (transmission range sensor) except I cannot for the life of me find this part anywhere. Not Mercedes not fcp euro nowhere I don’t know what to do. My mechanic is on vacation and the forums are useless

[@Fwerks.1592]

Which part are you looking for? The shifter module??

[@davejensen6840]

I also have a P0705 code on my 2005 E320, and no transmission range sensor for sale anywhere. I believe it's built into the shifter module. So you have to replace the whole module. I got a couple shifters from the junkyard cheap cheap. One of them worked. Problem solved.

[@gangalee83]

@@davejensen6840didn’t have to reprogram the used shifter?

[@raimondsromanovskis6630]

Hey did you disconect batterys ??

[@Fwerks.1592]

Yes, I did disconnect the battery when I did this job.

[@davebaluyot3094]

I have a 722.6 2003 e320. Recently flushed the transmission and when I started testing the engine just revs up, putting it to drive and reverse, not moving at all. Found out the gear selector rod inside the valve body was broken. So I replaced it and after putting everything back again and tried testing it again, changing gear has become a problem. Then I heard a clunking sound when I tried putting the car in Drive mode position, the car moved backwards. So I discontinued the test drive. Put it back in park position. Waited about another minute before starting the car again. And now the car won’t drive at all. Could it be the shifter module is broken?

[@davebaluyot3094]

Just to follow up. I already replaced the conductor plate

[@foreignlifestyle5404]

I have the same problem on drive or reverse it won't move I replaced the conductor plate but still doing the same 😢

[@Meico330]

I had that issue with a bmw after replacing the valve body. I didn’t know u have to drive so many miles before it clear that hard code by itself so just keep driving it trust me

[@c4r5on88]

I own a e320cdi w211 and it won't drive when I select drive or neutral. Nothing happens at all. I have another gearbox here ready to fit but is it possible it's not the gearbox

[@Fwerks.1592]

Good question! Looks like your shifter does move into the gear, but you mentioned once in that gear it doesn’t move. Usually a bad shifter is locked in place and won’t let you move it in place. I would definitely get the vehicle scanned. You might have some valve bodies that went bad?

[@c4r5on88]

@Fwerks.1592 yes it moves however sometimes it sticks in park. I'll definitely get it scanned

[@smwyler]

Brake switch can do that

[@c4r5on88]

@smwyler is the brake switch attached to the pedal like on most vehicles?

[@mosesmartinez8891]

Any good website can buy Mercedes parts

[@Fwerks.1592]

check out FCP Euro or Check out RM European. They have the parts for our vehicles.

[@moetic6601]

Can a bad shifter cause it tp be stuck in park?

[@Fwerks.1592]

That’s definitely a sign! Even if you turn the car off and turn it back on it doesn’t shift?

[@moetic6601]

@@Fwerks.1592 yeah at times it will and then wont move out of park then if I take the key out and bsck in i can move it into neutral and it will start so whrn I drivr and I go to move it it will move up to neutral then I shut the car off i can move it back to park but sometimes it will be in park and not wanna start like it thinks its in drive for some reason so it is a bad shifter module? And can I buy any kind? No re programming?

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@moetic6601 definitely it’s the shifter module! Unfortunately there is only one brand that makes that and it’s Mercedes OEM part. There is no aftermarket brands for this module! There is no programming needed! It’s a plug and play part.

[@moetic6601]

@@Fwerks.1592 used will be the way to go?

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@moetic6601 I personally wouldn’t put in a used part, just because it’s a 50/50 chance it might work or it will go bad.

[@kneecap8614]

i have a p705 what happens is it shifts fine but when i make a full stop it gets stuck in 2st gear it can’t go in to park it is making a horrible, grinding noise from when you go drive to neutral but turn it off can you going to park and i turn it back on and it’s fine

[@Fwerks.1592]

Sounds like a bad transmission sensor going bad! Usually that is built into the shifter gear box. I’d recommend replacing your shifter gearbox. That should solve your issue!

[@1mujic]

Have you fixed your problem. i have sometimes similar problem on the dashboard doesn't show p,r,n,d and when that happens it doesn't shift gears stays in 1 gear.... i turn the car of maybe 1-10 times then on the dashboard shows the p,r,n,d. and drives back normal shifts smoothly.

[@jimmyucla]

​@@Fwerks.1592 shifter gearbox your referring to what you did in this video same part? I get P0705 gets stuck in occasionally when I leave and move to neutral it won't move past it unless I turn off engine or let go the brake pedal . Thanks in advance

[@dennisalcocer6902]

@@Fwerks.1592 the shifter gearbox? that is that part that you replaced on this video right? or is the shifter module/selector different then what you replaced here? thanks in advance

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@dennisalcocer6902 that is correct it’s the part I replaced in the video. The module is already built into the unit as one.

[@webweb9673]

Anyone have this exact problem, but when it gets stuck in neutral and you take your foot of the brake pedal it will let u select R and P?? Just wondering if this is definitely my problem before I change it. Thanks

[@Fwerks.1592]

Nope Usually it does not let you shift until you turn the car off and wait a few minutes. You might be having a different issue?

[@webweb9673]

​@@Fwerks.1592any idea what my problem could be?

[@Fwerks.1592]

@@webweb9673 Hard to say. I would recommend hooking a good scanner and see what codes it pulls. Usually that helps

[@webweb9673]

@@Fwerks.1592 thanks buddy I will try that

[@webweb9673]

@@Fwerks.1592 hi there, scanned the transmission got 3 codes. P2402, P2403 and P240C. Would my best bet be to replace my shifter to see if it solves problem?

[@Admin-Ed]

I did mine with 0.5 cents of electricity by using the soldering machine

[@lw4mma]

Worked on mine as well

[@gangalee83]

What did you solder?

[@lw4mma]

@@gangalee83 The 4 light emitting sensors were my issue. 4 solders each, 16 total. There's a post on a Mercedes forum circling them. They look fine to the naked eye, current was running through them, but they were not making contact to the board.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

How many Japanese cars have you ever heard of having shifter problems? Another German engineering disaster

[@Fwerks.1592]

You got that right lol

[@jenniferrodriguez6195]

Hello I have a 2005 e500 4matic also same problem as your video. But I can’t find the actual matching part. This is mine part number A2112672924. Would you happen to know what other part number is compatible ? Please help?