300E-1990-auto problem

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john.doylenet@gmail.com - 14 Oct 2007 06:53 GMT

Hi there,

my car performs perfectly except for when I drive it from a cold start
the transmission changes seem delayed and are certainly harsh. After
about 5 minutes of running the changes settle down and are good. All
other aspects of the transmission operation seem normal.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

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Kenneth P. Stox - 14 Oct 2007 07:03 GMT

> Hi there,
>
> my car performs perfectly except for when I drive it from a cold start
> the transmission changes seem delayed and are certainly harsh. After
> about 5 minutes of running the changes settle down and are good. All
> other aspects of the transmission operation seem normal.

This is normal behavior to allow the cats to warm up.

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john.doylenet@gmail.com - 14 Oct 2007 07:57 GMT

> john.doyle...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hi there,
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>
> This is normal behavior to allow the cats to warm up.

Thank you,

I assume you mean the converter. Now I feel better.

This car has done 290k's and is in showroom condition. It's had all
services recommended done by a merc dealer.

Gotta love the old 300E 24V........it's the best mercedes has made in
a long time.

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Tiger - 14 Oct 2007 15:16 GMT

Yep... normal... for faster warmup.

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