2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 (W212) — Repair Solution

1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Loss Of Gears / No Drive - Auto · Transmission & Clutch

Mercedes-Benz E250 (W212) Loss Of Gears / No Drive - Auto Transmission & Clutch Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: E250 (W212)
Year: 2011
Engine: 1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 111,815
Area: Transmission & Clutch
Category: Loss Of Gears / No Drive - Auto

Customer Complaint

When stopped at a red light, the customer attempted to drive off when the lights turned green. The engine revved but the vehicle would not move. The engine then cut out and would not restart or crank over.

Problem Summary

Confirmed the vehicle had a no-crank condition after the initial loss of drive. Faults were stored in the transmission control system, indicating an issue with the transmission mechatronic assembly and associated selector communication.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW21130264
Vehicle2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 (W212)
Engine1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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