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A Klasse Transmission Issues Resolved

My 2006 Mercedes A Klasse diesel is having transmission problems The engine warning light is on, and I'm getting an error related to the transmission oil pressure sensor The gearbox goes into emergency mode, shifts are jerky, and sometimes it feels like it's slipping I occasionally hear grinding noises when changing gears Could it be low gearbox oil

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paul_eis47

Sounds familiar I had similar transmission issues with my A Klasse Is the error code specifically pointing to the pressure sensor Have you checked the transmission oil level That's the first thing I'd do If it's low, that could definitely cause those symptoms

robinshadow27 (Author)

The error code mentions the pressure sensor Where is the dipstick for the transmission oil I can't seem to find it Or does it not have one

paul_eis47

A pressure sensor error and those symptoms do point to low oil or a faulty sensor Many newer transmissions don't have a dipstick It's a sealed system You'll need to get under the car and check the level through a fill plug If you aren't comfortable doing that, I'd advise taking it to a workshop Messing with transmissions can get expensive quickly

robinshadow27 (Author)

Thanks for the advice I took it to a local shop and you were spot on The gearbox oil level was too low They topped it up, cleared the error codes and replaced the pressure sensor It cost me 365€, but now it's shifting smoothly Lesson learned

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