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Mercdes E200 gearbox problem

The automatic ‘box on my Mercedes-Benz E200 sticks between third and four gear, but changes if you put your foot down or go over a pothole. What's going on?

Asked on 29 June 2013 by jeffinmid

Answered by Honest John
Sounds like a sticking valve in the servo valve box. Take it to a member of www.fedauto.co.uk

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