2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Shifer haning

2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350
23,689 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DWAFFORD
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This car was wrecked, and I'm rebuilding it. When I got it running, I shifted it back & forth from R to D a few times without problem, then suddenly it refused to shift beyond R. P and R no problem but refuses to go into N or D. Acts like some kind of lockout to me (like the yellow park lockout key, which doesn't affect this problem), but the dealer tells me I need a new shifter. Help, please!
Feb 4, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If the dealer did adiagnostic on it and they determined the shifter is bad, then it may indeed need replacing.Try looking for a M/B salvage yard to see if you can find one for less than new.
Feb 6, 2010 at 8:06 AM
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