Im a Mercedes Tech (retired now) and this is the first time seeing this method of resetting shift adaptation values. Actually I like your video because it resets the shift values at both cold and hot. When you use the key method I think your wiping all shift values and the car will have to relearn or better said adapt to the drivers habits. The Mercedes Benz DAS software actually records the shift adaptation values in 3 different temp ranges cold medium and hot. Usually the shift adaptation values are transferred over to a new conductor plate by the technician when replacing the plate in order to avoid the hard shifts that occur when installing a new conductor plate on the 7G transmissions (722/9) But when this data is lost due to a total failure, like the TCU is beyond reading its data, then the shift element can be adapted individually in DAS. Once you perform for say the 1-2 shift adaptation or learning manually it will display a page with the shift adaptation values in the 3 temp ranges. Those 3 ranges are learned by driving the car. Always the best way to do any and all of these type of things is if you have the Mercedes Laptop but I understand not everyone can afford one as they are very expensive. Im just throwing all of this talk out there to help people better understand these cars. The Mercedes with the 5 speed trans (722/6) are basic and cheap to service and replace the conductor plate, but the 7 speed (722.9) cost a lot more and require SCN coding and adapting the part to the car. This is done on the laptop. Then you have to have a login and password to connect with Mercedes Benz too. So just having the laptop wont get you there you also need to know someone who can log you in or go to a shop that has the expensive Mercedes Benz subscription! So for the 7 speed yes you can do the filter services but a shop is recommended for the conductor plate. Now if you only have a speed sensor code yes you can replace it yourself if you have mechanic skills as they are available online on eBay. If you get the output sensor code address any ABS codes first as a wheel speed sensor can make this trans code pop up. The Engine Trans and ABS computers all work together and share data with each other through the data bus known as the CAN which is communication area network a 2 wire data bus where all the ecus talk to each other. Well the coffee I was drink just wore off and Im talking too much here. Thanks again for your video! Hope everyone take good care of their cars!

My name is Steve Daniel , I live in Houston Texas and i am new to Mercedes . I bought a 2005 E320 Mbz cdi and i am enjoying my purchase. I saw a few of your KZfaq Videos and I am impress , keep doing what you are doing, you are very KNOWLEDEGEABLE .

1736 Pops just recently past away, and he was a Baby Boomer. Who was a Technician/Engineer/ Fiber Optics Installer, and always DIY'd everything. I just inherited a vehicle, 1999 E320 4 Matic. Over 200,097 miles lol. I've came across your videos and Page and am so blessed by your wisdom and knowledge. It's actually encouraging me to restore the whole vehicle lol. Thank you for what you've done, what you're doing on this channel, and will like to support this page and start using your website. All the way from Kansas. Thank you again.

As always I like the videos you do, helps me and other Mercedes owners out tremendously. Looking forward to the transmission fluid change video for diy followers.... My GL is around 145,000 miles now. Oh yeah ,1736👍

Eric, I can't even count how much time and money you have saved me on my E350 & GL450 over the course of your videos. Thank you once again. This worked no mire thump no more bang when putting it in reverse. Thank you, thank you 🙏

My friend at MERCEDES says the only transmission reset for pre 2010 vehicles is the engine key to position II, floor accelerator for 30secs, turn key back to off, release accelerator then wait two mins, never heard of this. Just had the two speed sensors changed in transmission due to clunky changes and getting stuck in limp mode. Used to have to do the reset method every few days til it no longer worked and car was stuck in 2nd gear.

This channel is so informative it's crazy! Thank you Keith and please keep recording the extremely useful content! All the best in 2021!

A Huge Thank You. Bc Your Video Got My Car To Open. I Haven't Driven It In Over A Year. So Battery Was Dead. Again I Appreciate

Sounds doable. I have an 06S 55 AMG. The only issue I have is downshifting from 2nd to 1st seems a little hard so I’m gonna try this and I’ll get back to you.

1736. Just bought a used 2007 ML 350 and I’m trying to learn as much as I can about it and your videos are great.

1736 this guys knows his stuff thank you

...."17:36", thanks for the info. as always. Considering buying a 2009 GL 450 today. During a test drive the tranny felt like it was in low gear due to the sound and pull of the engine, not to mention the "reverse" gear limitations ....speed reduction.

Hmm, guess it was my question answered. Many thanks, will try this out.

I have an ML 350 W164 - 2008 and I have this sound when going from D ro R. I'll try this when I get my car back from mercedes. I was getting a service engine light and they are doing the brake recall for free though.

Great one Keith. I'll try this.

GLK 350 ; car doesn’t recognize it is in park. Cranks flashes rolling caution. Will not engage forward or reverse. Suggestion please.

very informative and much appreciated. I just bought an S320 and having that transmission problem. I will try this tomorrow.

Great video! Please could you do a video for a complete transmission fluid change including torque converter. i have ml350 2013 and seem to have harsh shift chnage and jerking... Done a fluid change but only 6 liters cane out when it takes 8 approx... Rest is in the torque converter which is cant seem to figure out how to do. Great vids keep em coming.

I have a W204 Amg Mercedes-Benz it's doing exactly what u have mentioned and the speedo mitre has stopped working, now it doesn't want to change gear

1736, I have a merc ml 350 2007' learnt things from u I never knew,absolutely fantastic..lorra

Thanks for this video! I have been having rough shifts when coming to a stop or when shifting from Park to Drive. On my ML350 and have noticed this in my c230 though not as bad. Please post a video about changing transmission fluid & filter. Thanks!

Great video Keith, you give the best advice and tutorials . Also I left a message awhile back about getting rid of late oil change message & messages of that sort. Thanks.

I'm going to try tomorrow! Hope its for all Mercedes Benz

Please I need your help, my W202 gear is irregular, and often jack when changing gear on motion, sometimes the gear changes from high to low gear when on top speed without peddling the throttle for more speed. Please what's the cause of all this.

Awesome work. I have a 2011 ML350. Where can I send a question?

Thank you for this, I will try it, I have the same problem roughly every 2 weeks since August I have a C230 with 130,000 miles I really hopes this works,as I cannot afford a transmission overhaul at the moment.

What if it won't change from first to second when you're driving

Actually worked.

1736. On behalf of all Mercedes Benz owners, thank you Brother! I will perpetually introduce MB owners to your channel!

When I start my engine when it’s cold, and then shift to drive or reverse, my rpm’s drops so much, that even stop engine! After second start it’s ok to drive, after 2km drive there’s no more problem, any idea ? 2011 Viano 3.0 CDI

had the same problem with W205 thanks

Thanks 1736- you’ve been a world of knowledge.

Can anyone help? Basically my e250 when you come to a full stop in about 5 seconds you feel a jolt or jerk as if the car just slammed into 1st gear… it takes off great. Only issue is when stopped it will do that jerk motion forward… thanks for any advice

Thanks

Also, the transmission will set itself to every driver independently depending on your driving style. So all your really doing is resetting it to its original factory settings. After that it will now relearn your driving style again, which will result in the same problem you had in the first place. If your transmission is shifting abnormally you have a bigger problem! Also the first thing you would do is to check the fluid level, not the other way around. Just Saying !

But it seems that I always would have to do that. I had it 4 a year now

God knows I wish you could help me with my Mercedes Benz C,240 4 matic..I'm having trouble with the boxes appearing instead of the symbols

Hello, I have a technical question, I own a 2007 ML350 4MATIC with 123,000 miles, I have problem, once or twice a month my transmission does not shift to drive. coming out of my driveway on reverse, no problem but when I shift to drive it does not shift, I have to turn it on and off a few times shifting from park to drive or neutral to drive, after a few times it does engage, after that it works ok for a week or two. I will try to reset it the way you showed on this video to see if solves my problem. Please let me know if you have an idea how to fix it. Thank you.

I don't understand.. I thought you only need to turn the car to on position but don't start it and press the gas 10 sec then turn it off and wait 2 minutes then start the car and drive for 10 to 15 minutes?? Or this method is only for 2013 and up?

1736. Please show us how to do a complete transmission service for your ML350 bro. Would love to learn !!!

Thanks i have the same problem I will try today😶

Hi is anyone about who could help me with advice on my w204 2009 c220 cdi 5speed auto,its taking an age to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and is hitting 5,000 revs b4 changing,and takes ages to go in to 4th and 5th too,any ideas what can cause that???

I am told that the turbin speed sensor is the problem.

How to put transmission fluid in a Mercedes Benz R 350 2009

Hi there can one not do it on OBD2 scanner with reset or relearn,, special function's,,, just checking thanks,,, keep up with your great work

Perfect AS ALWAYS 👍👍👍 Love your videos true to form.

Keith - how is this different from another method I am seeing right now where you get in car, turn key on to position 2 (not started), make sure AC/Lights/Radio off, depress gas peddle all the way and hold for a bit (can't remember how long), let up on gas, turn key off and then wait 5 minutes before starting and driving. I might have some of this procedure wrong from my memory but you get the idea.

I have a 2002ml I just changed the conductor plate it was working fine for 2day and now it's worse it jumps when I shift from park- reverse and from neutral- drive and won't go pass 1st please help

Seventeen Thirty-Six | 1736 | 17-36 | This vid is STILL being viewed! Awesome, Thx! @iRepairAutos: What's the difference between this process and resetting "adaptive shift" ? (Pressing accelerator to floor, wait 10-15 seconds, wait two minutes, with the obligatory key positons process)

1736. I lost some Transmission oil. When I replaced my radiator ,I did not click the hoses on correctly ,Now it is corrected, now there is a slight tug when shifting . Not able to add transmission oil or check level. Hope u Post a update of your wellness brother

What do you do if your truck doesn’t go in gear and you hear the flywheel grinding

I enjoy your videos! I have a 2005 C320 4-Matic.

Hi. Sir , I have a 011 . Mercedes. C300 an my problem is that it takes geaers but when in drive it moves, for a minute then stop

I would like to add that you need a special tool to monitor the temperature of the transmission. ???

You video has been of great help, what do one do if you're in motion and the gear doesn't change regularly?

Hey Man, How is it going, i have a Gl500 2012 around 80K miles and the problem i have is when accelerating from stop to over 4000 rpms the vehicle feels like cut communication while shifting between 1st to 2nd gear ... any idea what might be the solution .. thank you

Informative I sent you a question I just need to no before taking it in for service I had new tires and brakes installed after my abs and SRS light came on sand then my transmission will not shift out of low

1736- Thank you for the video. Can you tell me how we can measure exact temperature of gearbox?

1736. Yes on a transmission service. Many have done these but we want to see your method.

Problem: 2006 ml350 passenger plate light is rusted out. I replaced the driver side with led works fine. When I hook up the passenger side the light will not turn off. Any ideas?

Thanks a lot it's been good so far

Gracias por estos excelentes videos . Saludos desde Argentina

1736 I’m going to try this method my Mercedes is shifting real rough and only going into reverse if I turn off the car and on back.

I have a 2006 ML500 with 204K miles. I get a Clunk when the car downshifts into first gear as I'm rolling to a stop. I have read on the Mercedes blog that it could be "slack in the planetary gearset." There is a recommended repair under TSB AF28_10-U-1600AG which recommends replacing the planetary gearset with a friction plate. I would rather not get into that kind of repair. Will your fix as shown in this video remedy this down-shift clunk noise, or is there another "fix" necessary for this problem?

(722.6) How many litres total 7.5 or 8 ? Torque converter capacity ? Drain pan capacity ? Have shifting issues after fluid change. Filled 4 litres after draining ( low or overfilled)? C200, w204, 2009 model What is the normal Mercedes transmission operating temperature?

What do I do if my car won’t upshift out of first? Check engine light is on

Had an issue last night. Transmission won't shift gears. So ends up with high rev. Seem to be stuck in 2nd gear. This morning. Everything seems to be back to normal shifting gears again. What could be the problem and fix? 2006 c280 4matic

Have a question about something different, was hoping you can help me. I have to replace the center lid cluster, do you have a link for this installation..

Hi..my 2010 ml350 is kind od vibrating sometimes when i try to take off..is like dosent have enough power..took it back to shop, they checked the oil transmission cause they have changed days before this...but they said it was fine, but still vibrate so the mechanic said i need a new transmission that will cost 4 to 5000..

thankfully for all ur efforts and helpful information

Hi there I have Mersedes w164 ml350 4matic 2009 and the problem that I have is when the gear return shift I feel a small kick can you please tell me what need to do with this issue note that the gear shift forward nice and smooth thx you waiting your answer

thanks! I'll try it.

Hi Keith trust you are well. I have a 2015 250 cdi with 723 auto. 100kms. I am getting delayed D1-D2, D2-D3 shifts after car has been driven for 20 minutes. So far no error codes. I have started to use manual shift when delay in shift occurs. Could this be a low fluid level issue? Thanks

❤ Great sharings

I have a 09 GL450. When I’m driving the truck is showing only D , when I’m slowing down to less the 10mph the displays shows D, R, and P selected. What can be the issue?

I'm sure someone probably asked this question before, but I have an automatic 2000 ML320 that shifts rough from 1st to 2nd. Is this procedure the same for automatic?

My clk550 2007 is shifting 1and 2 nd only . ABS light is on I replaced rear wheels speed sensor no change I did the oil change and level is ok . They used valvoline oil for Mercedes trany do you think the oil is the problem ? Next I m replacing the front wheels sensor

Great videos I got a question for you My SRS light is on and it says low voltage squib to driver side passenger seat and I clear it and it keeps coming back do you know how to fix that problem thanks

I too have a mercedes benz ml350 and my problem is that it won't shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear. what can i do. It goes into reverse just fine, but sometimes i have to stop and shut the car off, then wait a few minutes and then start the car again, then the transmission has a tendency to do a hard kick into gear and then i can shift from 1st to 2nd but not it doesn't even want to move from first gear. Have any suggestions.

I have a 2005 Mercedes e320 and I e had my gearbox oil changed filter and gasket changed even reset my transmission and my gears seem to take long to change it's like it's stretching my gears out before changing any ideas or recommendations on how to fix this ?

Hi I just bought an 06 ML500 and would like to know if you’re able to speak with me about my car? I have many questions about this car and you’re very knowledgeable about this car!!

1736..I have a 2011 Mercedes-Benz e350 4matic. The car just gave a code of PO741. Seems to be an issue with the converter. Is there any way to fix this without a very costly repair?

Hi is the transmission shifting reset can be done for 2006 E350 4 matic?? Also I have a big jerk while Imake a shift between drive and reverse and clunk sound. I checked bot front and rear flexible couplings, only transfer case coupling, Universal joint and centering bearing is balance.

Hello thanks for your video ! I have problem since last week when i start the car and drive before stopping the gear push ? can you help me ? my car is mercedes w204 C200 year 11/2011 thanks

Good video ! Thanks ! Smart man.

thank you, how to check transmission fluid, also, what oil.

I have a cla 220 amg line 2016 I did a resert on my 7g gearbox automatic and now when I turn on my ignition the auto meters don't move forward and back is that normal to happen?

My c300 is doing the same thing but not changing , I put it on the scanner got a p721 code

I have a cla250 '14 and when I fully stop the car I feel under my seat something hit under only do it when downshift from 2 to 1 if I open the window I can heat a little clunking anyone has a idea what it could be?

1736 I am going to try this as my Mercedes C Class when cold make a slight jump between 2nd & 3rd when cold as soon as it warms up it seems ok? so will give your remedy a try thanks

Keith great video 1736. I have Question why do I find the transmission port or fluid line on my Slk 250. Please let me know. Thanks

hello I have a Mercedes benz gl 450 what is happening with my car is that when driving it does not go beyond 25 miles to reach 25 you have to accelerate it a little hard. Does anyone know what it could be?

most efficient way to regain smooth adaptations is with ATF service. Nasty shifts are good early signs of what is to come, ignoring that wont make it better 🤔 These days the 722.6 and 722.9 transmissions regrind their own clutch material until deposits inside the valve body jam it to produce a code. EARLY SRVC IS THE ONLY WAY to prevent internal wear from the abrasives mixed with old fluid.

Can u help me I have a 2006 Mercedes c230 an I jus replaced my fuel pump a week ago now it won’t move out of gear

Thanks for ur videos. I have an 06 ml500 with abt 140k miles but the transmission will not engage when shifting into drive or reverse. It seems to be in constant neutral. It will shift, but not engage. Any thoughts or what I sh look for in scan. Thanks. Rick B

Legend! Thank you so much!

I have a 2009 Mercedes e350 and it shifts very hard it jerks.. I was told I needed to add transmission fluid.. but I don’t know how to check the fluid or add transmission fluid I can’t find the filler tube can someone help?

Thank you for the video. it helps me a lot.

Hello I love your transmission documentary and what's going on with my 2007 S550 Mercedes-Benz it jumps before it gets to 3rd gear everybody's telling me to go and put a new transmission in there I must say I have not did a oil change a transmission oil change or a transmission service and I have not did a restart on my car $$$$$$$I really need somebody to tell me should I do all of these things first before buying a transmission from Mercedes-Benz

1736. Valuable advice