How a Faulty TCM Makes your Mercedes Unsafe

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How a Faulty TCM Makes Your Mercedes Unsafe
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If you are a Mercedes owner, then you already
know it is the perfect blend of luxury
performance.
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If you notice performance lagging, acceleration
is not good, problems in gear change then it
signifies issues.
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All these problems could be a sign of your cars
TCM is running into trouble.
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What Exactly Is The TCM?
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The TCM, or Transmission Control Module of your
Mercedes is the electronic mechanism regulating
the transmission.
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The transmission control module, in very basic
terms, is how your car transfers the power of the
engine to the wheels.
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The TCM is busy collecting data from your car,
relaying messages making the necessary
calculations to help the transmission.
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The TCM receives interprets signals from
throttle and brake position, the transmission
fluid, turbine speed and other elements.
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It has the ability to send codes to alert the
driver of any potential issues in your cars
automatic transmission system.
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If your TCM becomes faulty, your car will
ultimately not be able to change gears when
required.
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This could cause further serious problems for the
transmission lead to irregular gear shifting.
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Symptoms Of A Faulty TCM
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Erratic Shifting In Gears
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If your Mercedes suddenly shifts into a different
gear or into neutral, then it is a sign of TCM
trouble.
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Your transmission could potentially shift into
neutral without warning even at high speeds.
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Losing Acceleration
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You might observe that your engine continues to
roar with an increase in the rpm without any
noticeable change in speed.
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This is a sign that the transmission is
struggling to shift into a higher gear.
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Trouble Downshifting
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If your Mercedes is struggling to drop down in
gear, this can cause your engine to over-rev.
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You will need to have your car towed into a
service center if it will not downshift.
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Gears Are Stuck
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In this scenario, your gears can become fixed in
one gear position or in neutral.
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If you are stuck in park, or reverse, this can
also become problematic require a tow.
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Fuel Economy Lowers
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A faulty TCM can often manifest in a reduced fuel
efficiency in your Mercedes.
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This can be one of the indicators that it is time
to get your TCM checked out.
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Check Engine Light
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The TCM can diagnose potential problems in the
transmission send up a code to alert you of
these.
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If your check engine light is illuminated in
conjunction with above symptoms, the TCM could be
encountering problems.
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Euro Plus Automotive Can Fix Your Faulty TCM
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