If I buy a new conductor plate or a valve body, which one needs programming to the car?
2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
87,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
BHAMDOC1973
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I bought it with a dead battery, jumped it and it started, took it for a drive on my driveway and second gear just slips.
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Mar 24, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
If the integrated transmission control module (VGS) is what requires coding.
Also, I attached a technical service bulletin below which I found that may be of interest to you. Take a look at it and let me know your thoughts.