Hello guys, i want to buy my first car which is the ml 350 2014/15. Please i need to know if it is a good choice.

Good morning my people.
My W211 is having some issues, car is in limp mode, wouldn't go past the first gear and the gear shift wouldn't return to park while the engine is running. I have to shift to neutral, turn off the engine before the gear shift would get back to park.
Has anyone encountered this? If yes how was it solved?
A friend said to change the gear shift.
Attached is the scan results from the car.

leTrizzle:
Good morning my people.
My W211 is having some issues, car is in limp mode, wouldn't go past the first gear and the gear shift wouldn't return to park while the engine is running. I have to shift to neutral, turn off the engine before the gear shift would get back to park.
Has anyone encountered this? If yes how was it solved?
A friend said to change the gear shift.
Attached is the scan results from the car.

I experienced this, when I start the engine and shift to D, it'll stay on P on the dash. Sometimes it acts normal. And sometimes when I shit from D to P it stays at R. So what I do now is start the engine at N, make sure you see the N before starting the engine and then shift to D. It'll take few seconds to turn to D and then you good to go. Put in reverse too and wait few seconds to change to R then accelerate, that's how I run it. W211 too

shagamite:

I experienced this, when I start the engine and shift to D, it'll stay on P on the dash. Sometimes it acts normal. And sometimes when I shit from D to P it stays at R. So what I do now is start the engine at N, make sure you see the N before starting the engine and then shift to D. It'll take few seconds to turn to D and then you good to go. Put in reverse too and wait few seconds to change to R then accelerate, that's how I run it. W211 too

Thanks bro, mine shifts both on the dash and the lever, the gear however dosent switch as in is limpmode.
Then lever dosent return to P, I will have to take it to neutral, turn off only then can I shift the lever to P.

leTrizzle:

Thanks bro, mine shifts both on the dash and the lever, the gear however dosent switch as in is limpmode.
Then lever dosent return to P, I will have to take it to neutral, turn off only then can I shift the lever to P.

Have yo tried Changing the gear oil maybe

shagamite:

Have yo tried Changing the gear oil maybe

I haven't, but I don't think oil would affect the gear lever too.

Succhris:
Hello guys, i want to buy my first car which is the ml 350 2014/15. Please i need to know if it is a good choice.

Yes, do not buy a flooded unit or a poorly managed unit.

kingreign:


Yes, do not buy a flooded unit or a poorly managed unit.

How does one know if it is or not?

nurey:


I am not a conversant with benz though. But the first thing you should check yourself is if when you press the brake, does the lights come on, some face that issue where the brake sensor isnt making the gear register to shift.

But for me, you have an electrical issue which can point to the problem if you can get a workshop with the right diagnostic machine, they can check continuity in the wires, check the necessary fuses, test the TCM modules to pinpoint your issues. A valve body wont stop the gear from not switching from park or neutral.

get a 3rd opinion and ensure an part replaced is handed to you because i smell foul play

So I finally got car fixed . But it wasn’t cheap either , had to spend over a million naira to get it sorted out . Ouch still hurt , still it was worth every penny, because the car has been running smoothly for over a month now and counting , and no hiccups whatsoever.

Manlinee:


So I finally got car fixed . But it wasn’t cheap either , had to spend over a million naira to get it sorted out . Ouch still hurt , still it was worth every penny, because the car has been running smoothly for over a month now and counting , and no hiccups whatsoever.

Congratulations.
What was fixed?

Manlinee:


So I finally got car fixed . But it wasn’t cheap either , had to spend over a million naira to get it sorted out . Ouch still hurt , still it was worth every penny, because the car has been running smoothly for over a month now and counting , and no hiccups whatsoever.

Congrats but you should give us the issue and the fix done.

leTrizzle:

Congratulations.
What was fixed?

Omo I Woke up one morning, car would not move out from park after a jump start. Called multiple mechanics, and they kept saying 'oga change the gear , your gear don go '
Almost lost my mind!
Finally took it to a Mercedes Benz service center, and they were able to pinpointed the issue - faulty VGS!
I change am, and e don dey well for over one month now."

Seriously ehn , if a Mercedes Benz mechanic does not have the Star Diagnostic Tool, they should be charged with automotive malpractice!
That Tool is such a lifesaver for Mercedes owners! It tells you exactly what's wrong and how to fix it. I mean the accuracy is like no other ….

Manlinee:
Seriously ehn , I think if a Mercedes Benz mechanic does not have the Star Diagnostic Tool, they should be charged with automotive malpractice!
That Tool is such a lifesaver for Mercedes owners! It tells you exactly what's wrong and how to fix it. I mean the accuracy is like no other ….

True, but those star scanners are pricey.

leTrizzle:

True, but those star scanners are pricey.

Yeah , but in the end , it well worth it .

Tell you exactly what need to be done , No trial by error nonsense

Manlinee:


Yeah , but in the end , it well worth it .

Tell you exactly what need to be done , No trial by error nonsense

True, but some cheaper scanners can scan modules too.

leTrizzle:

True, but some cheaper scanners can scan modules too.

You no fit compare butterfly and bird, dem no be mates.

A scanner only goes through electrical components of the car,most especially sensors,be it 02 sensor,radiator sensor,speed sensor,oil sensor,throttle sensor,windshield, every component of an engine is equipped with a sensor. The only thing it might not see are maybe transmission,as transmission sensor dey hidden under car,it won't see shock absorbers,brake pads,car stereo,ac,interior lights,brake lights,headlamps, ball joints hubs,linkage,just name it,spark plugs,ac gas,fuel pump,just use your head when dealing with your car.

2cribz:
A scanner only goes through electrical components of the car,most especially sensors,be it 02 sensor,radiator sensor,speed sensor,oil sensor,throttle sensor,windshield, every component of an engine is equipped with a sensor. The only thing it might not see are maybe transmission,as transmission sensor dey hidden under car,it won't see shock absorbers,brake pads,car stereo,ac,interior lights,brake lights,headlamps, ball joints hubs,linkage,just name it,spark plugs,ac gas,fuel pump,just use your head when dealing with your car.

What df is this? Can you explain plainly please I need to learn. Thank you

To use your empty head. Buy this scanner,but that scanner.

Kewtt:

What df is this?

2cribz:
To use your empty head. Buy this scanner,but that scanner.

Do you mind not being insultive....

Sure. Pls can u help with sonething.

Kewtt:


Do you mind not being insultive....

2cribz:
Sure. Pls can u help with sonething.

You're empty-headed without any doubt

You see,u fell into my trap. Buty uour head in shame hyprocrite. I hate hypocrisy with a passion ànd those that practice it deserve death

Kewtt:

You're empty-headed without any doubt

p

Shameless hypocrite

Kewtt:

You're empty-headed without any doubt

2cribz:
You see,u fell into my trap. Buty uour head in shame hyprocrite. I hate hypocrisy with a passion ànd those that practice it deserve deathp

That you indeed deserve. You're correct.

Please where the details of the benz service Centre with location. For those that can afford their price and escape plenty trial and error mechanic
Thank you

Manlinee:


Omo I Woke up one morning, car would not move out from park after a jump start. Called multiple mechanics, and they kept saying 'oga change the gear , your gear don go '
Almost lost my mind!
Finally took it to a Mercedes Benz service center, and they were able to pinpointed the issue - faulty VGS!
I change am, and e don dey well for over one month now."

awesome9ja:
Please where the details of the benz service Centre with location. For those that can afford their price and escape plenty trial and error mechanic
Thank you

Lady Benz

for anyone who lives in ajah / songtedo / abijo axis . They cater specifically for Benz owners

Quite expensive aswell

2cribz:
A scanner only goes through electrical components of the car,most especially sensors,be it 02 sensor,radiator sensor,speed sensor,oil sensor,throttle sensor,windshield, every component of an engine is equipped with a sensor. The only thing it might not see are maybe transmission,as transmission sensor dey hidden under car,it won't see shock absorbers,brake pads,car stereo,ac,interior lights,brake lights,headlamps, ball joints hubs,linkage,just name it,spark plugs,ac gas,fuel pump,just use your head when dealing with your car.

A Benz will detect all these you mentioned nw,