Transmission jerk on 5 speed auto - torque converter? - Page 2 - MBClub UK

Bobby Dazzler · 26-04-2012, 09:01 PM

The characteristic is ever present in most cases. Unless you think it's really bad then there's nothing to worry about.

sdaushvili1 · 27-04-2012, 04:06 PM

thanks a lot!

Billy albert · 24-09-2012, 10:33 AM

Ok going to bump this thread as I am looking for the solution and can't find it , does resetting the tcu fix this , how do I do this ?

Billy albert · 24-09-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazzle

After you do the trans Adapation reset (carsoft etc)
ensure you start engine, put into drive
hold foot on brake for 1 minute.

This learns the torque conv.

Bazzle

how ??

MR-AUTOMATIC · 24-09-2012, 04:38 PM

Hi all where do i start 1st thing holding your foot on the brake for 1 minute does not learn the torque converter 2nd thing the price of a rebuilt torque converter with a lifetime warranty is apporx £250.00+vat 3rd thing if you drive the car with the scan tool connected you can immobilise the torque converter from engaging so that would tell you if it was a torque converter fault or not 4th thing a faulty F1 freewheel in the transmission can cause a jerk changing from 1st to 2nd gear if i can help with any more info let me know

Billy albert · 24-09-2012, 04:50 PM

For to be a torque converter jerk as can do it in any gear 1500 rpm

Billy albert · 24-09-2012, 05:23 PM

Got to be I mean torque converter I mean

Billy albert · 24-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Was glycol in fluid

but not much so that's good

Bobby Dazzler · 24-10-2012, 03:11 PM

Sorry to hear it Billy. Hopefully it will be sorted quickly so you can start enjoying your car.

For the benefit of others with the "jerk": I don't recall a C32 AMG without the jerk, so it's normal. It's irritating but it doesn't get worse, and eventually you don't notice it. Symptoms get worse with Glycol contamination and so if it feels like there's something wrong, and more severe than a minor "jerk" get it checked by an MB or automatic transmission specialist,.

Billy albert · 24-10-2012, 03:31 PM

Wish I knew about these before I would have got Audi s4 as it was a toss up between the 2

only had car 1 month ish

djm17 · 24-10-2012, 04:04 PM

Not specific to this problem but my w208 developed a rear engine oil seal leak earlier this year and there was some transmission fliud leaking from the bearbox gasket. The gear change seemed sluggish but had nothing to compare with so perhpa didn't notice. Anyway the point, I took it to Crewe Engines after some useful conversations with Tony Thomas there. They did the engine seal and serviced the gearbox, on the way they changed the prop shaft doughnuts at each end because they were perrished. All in £800.

The gearbox worked noticably better after the work and both oil leaks were solved. Tiptronic also worked v much more rapidly.

Might not be of use but I would recommend a caht with Tony if you want some advice. Crewe Engines are as the name suggests in Crewe Theior telephone number is 01270 526333.

Billy albert · 24-10-2012, 04:31 PM

Does anybody know where we stand with Mercedes , they must know about these rads that goose drivetrain ?

Mercgaz · 11-11-2012, 09:59 PM

I spoke with them via e-mail and admitted they had fault with a certain batch....

**jaymanek** · 12-11-2012, 02:22 PM

think it was a bit more than a batch!

**BlackC55** · 12-11-2012, 09:09 PM

I must have repaired at least 40 so far maybe more!!

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26-04-2012, 09:01 PM	#16
Bobby Dazzler Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mittel England Car: ML63 AMG (hers), C32 AMG (his), ML270 CDi (hers), Unimog (jnr), Maclaren Volo Carbon (in storage) Posts: 10,279	The characteristic is ever present in most cases. Unless you think it's really bad then there's nothing to worry about.

27-04-2012, 04:06 PM	#17
sdaushvili1 New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Car: C32 AMG Posts: 3	thanks a lot!

24-09-2012, 10:33 AM	#18
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	Ok going to bump this thread as I am looking for the solution and can't find it , does resetting the tcu fix this , how do I do this ?

24-09-2012, 04:38 PM	#20
MR-AUTOMATIC Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Lothian Car: Mercedes c220 cdi sport Posts: 59	Hi all where do i start 1st thing holding your foot on the brake for 1 minute does not learn the torque converter 2nd thing the price of a rebuilt torque converter with a lifetime warranty is apporx £250.00+vat 3rd thing if you drive the car with the scan tool connected you can immobilise the torque converter from engaging so that would tell you if it was a torque converter fault or not 4th thing a faulty F1 freewheel in the transmission can cause a jerk changing from 1st to 2nd gear if i can help with any more info let me know

24-09-2012, 04:50 PM	#21
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	For to be a torque converter jerk as can do it in any gear 1500 rpm

24-09-2012, 05:23 PM	#22
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	Got to be I mean torque converter I mean

24-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#23
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	Was glycol in fluid but not much so that's good

24-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#24
Bobby Dazzler Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mittel England Car: ML63 AMG (hers), C32 AMG (his), ML270 CDi (hers), Unimog (jnr), Maclaren Volo Carbon (in storage) Posts: 10,279	Sorry to hear it Billy. Hopefully it will be sorted quickly so you can start enjoying your car. For the benefit of others with the "jerk": I don't recall a C32 AMG without the jerk, so it's normal. It's irritating but it doesn't get worse, and eventually you don't notice it. Symptoms get worse with Glycol contamination and so if it feels like there's something wrong, and more severe than a minor "jerk" get it checked by an MB or automatic transmission specialist,.

24-10-2012, 03:31 PM	#25
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	Wish I knew about these before I would have got Audi s4 as it was a toss up between the 2 only had car 1 month ish

24-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#26
djm17 New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Midlands Car: CLK 320 Cabriolet Posts: 26	Not specific to this problem but my w208 developed a rear engine oil seal leak earlier this year and there was some transmission fliud leaking from the bearbox gasket. The gear change seemed sluggish but had nothing to compare with so perhpa didn't notice. Anyway the point, I took it to Crewe Engines after some useful conversations with Tony Thomas there. They did the engine seal and serviced the gearbox, on the way they changed the prop shaft doughnuts at each end because they were perrished. All in £800. The gearbox worked noticably better after the work and both oil leaks were solved. Tiptronic also worked v much more rapidly. Might not be of use but I would recommend a caht with Tony if you want some advice. Crewe Engines are as the name suggests in Crewe Theior telephone number is 01270 526333.

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24-10-2012, 04:31 PM	#27
Billy albert Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Car: 2001 C32 AMG Posts: 337	Does anybody know where we stand with Mercedes , they must know about these rads that goose drivetrain ?

11-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#28
Mercgaz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 141	I spoke with them via e-mail and admitted they had fault with a certain batch....

12-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#29
jaymanek Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: Lots of Mercedes! Posts: 14,488	think it was a bit more than a batch!