1997 Mercedes Benz C180 Automatic, stuck in first gear

1997 MERCEDES BENZ C180
92,000 MILES
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PATRICK1927
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gears selection OK for Parking, Reverse, neutral - but will only run in first gear, cannot select and run in 2nd, 3rd or fourth gear.
I use cruise settings and all settings there are OK.
Is there a method of forcing basic settings ?
[car is right hand drive, English, - I am 87 and I am in good working OK!]
Nov 10, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds like an internal problem with the valve body or electrics, this should really be checked over first hand by a trained transmission specialist, I would go get a first hand opinion as some hands on testing will be required to work out the exact fault.
Nov 12, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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MAXIMILIAM
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Thanks !

Car in garage to check that through.

Patrick1927
Nov 13, 2013 at 12:47 AM
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