1997 Mercedes Benz C280 won't shift when cold

1997 MERCEDES BENZ C280
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GOINGGOINGGOLD
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this car won't shift into 2nd gear when could, after it warms up it shifts but you can tell it slips it doesn't shift immediately into 2nd . Any pros. out there.
May 30, 2008 at 6:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

i feel that it is a problem with a sticking shift valve with in the transmission, If the trans has not been serviced of late i would have that done and may be get the line pressures tested first.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 31, 2008 at 12:10 AM