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I have a 160A merc automatic every time i go..stalls..restart

 
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I have a 160A merc automatic every time i go up a very steep hill or try to pull away fast, it nearly stalls and than shows (F) , I then have to stop and restart so that it go back to drive and off I go again

 

Country: Cyprus
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: A160
Year: 2001
Engine: 1600

Already Tried:
just stopping and starting again

Submitted: 592 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Mercedes
Value: £18
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Expert:  MB Paul replied 592 days and 6 hours ago.


MB Paul :

Hi - the "F" being displayed in the gear indicator display means the transmission has detected a fault, which results in the harsh shifting that you are experiencing & could also cause it to go into limp mode (stuck in one gear). The first thing to have done is to have the gearbox checked for fault codes using a diagnostic tool to see what codes are stored. It could be down to many different things at this stage & the codes will help narrow it down. Common problems are with the valve body which contains the gearbox ECU or internal faults inside the transmission. Both are very costly to repair I'm afraid.

MB Paul :

This of course needs to be confirmed with a diagnostic check

MB Paul :

Best regards, Paul

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