# Mercedes E320 1998 Transmission? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, electrical-wiring\ **Created:** [June 20, 2008, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e320-1998-transmission/15591 "2008-06-20T00:44:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![willc73](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@willc73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willc73)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2008, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e320-1998-transmission/15591/1 "2008-06-20T00:44:18Z")
I have a 1998 MB E320. This car has been babied. Premium fuel only, synthetic oil , regular tune ups. Everything was running fine. Suddenly the car stopped shifting gears. I was driving along at 35mph, and as I slowed down, I noticed it wasn’t shifting gear. I came to a stop, then when I hit the gas again it took a while to go, just like it was stuck in 3rd gear or so. Auto transmission of course. Next morning I started it up again. It shifted into 1st, I thought Great!. Problem was, it stayed in 1st. I took the car to a shop recommended by my lube place. They said they tested a sensor and that wasn’t it, then they said it will probably need a complete rebuild on the transmission. He started asking how long I wanted the car to run, saying it is going to be really expensive. He hasn’t given me a price yet. Should I get a second opinion? Seems to me, the car was running perfectly one minute, then something went wrong. Seems like it would be a electrical problem. If it was mechanical , wouldn’t I have noticed it ahead of time? ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2008, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e320-1998-transmission/15591/2 "2008-06-20T01:51:50Z")
I’m no tech but I would advise you to get at least two more opinions before deciding what to do. This could be a very expensive repair or perhaps a $40-$60 oil and filter change to get rid of dirt form a possible worn solenoid. Don’t use a Quicky Lube for oil changes for this vehicle. Find a reputable independent shop.