dead battery got jumped now transmission wont shift properly

2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230
100,000 MILES
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KAPONE496
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"Hello. My battery went dead. I jumped off my 2002 C 230 kompressor and now the transmission won't shift when accelerating. It will go in reverse and drive however. When I try to tap shift the numbers don't move on the dash. Also the S and W button do ..."
Oct 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The computer probably needs to relearned its programs due to low battery voltage, also might want to check and test the throttle position and vehicle speed sensor-
Oct 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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KAPONE496
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Thanks for the reply. What exactly is re learning the computer?
Oct 18, 2011 at 11:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The computer has to relearned its programs/memories to control the engine management system could be 50 cycles of start ups who knows to gain its memories back-
Oct 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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