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No reverse 280se

Started by Magyar, 07 March 2024, 08:42 PM

Magyar

Hi, I have a Mercedes w116 280SE, but it suddenly will not go into reverse.
What could be the causes and repairs for this?

Thanks
W116 1975 280 se

daantjie

First check is always fluid level check with hot engine and idling in Park. 

Drop the pan and check the condition of the fluid.  If dark and burnt with lots of sludge and metal bits then it's terminal I'm afraid and time for a replacement.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

Magyar

Could it be anything else, like a loose bolt?
W116 1975 280 se

daantjie

Quote from: Magyar on 08 March 2024, 12:21 AMCould it be anything else, like a loose bolt?

There is a bolt that adjusts the reverse band adjustment.  It sits at passenger side (left hand drive) close to the kick down solenoid.  The bolt/pin has a locking collar nut to hold the adjustment position so it might be good to check this yes.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

raueda1

To be clear, you mean that the SHIFTER won't go into the reverse position?  Or that the car doesn't DRIVE in reverse?
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

Magyar

The shifter goes into reverse but, the reverse gear won't engage.
W116 1975 280 se

rumb

Did you check all the shift linkage bushings?
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Magyar

Quote from: rumb on 12 March 2024, 09:39 AMDid you check all the shift linkage bushings?
Quote from: rumb on 12 March 2024, 09:39 AMDid you check all the shift linkage bushings?the bushings seem fine, it goes into reverse but, doesn't seem to FULLY engage.
W116 1975 280 se

ramiro

Linkage makes no sense because Reverse is in the middle , so there always should be a way to get into reverse.
I also think that most likely the problem is inside the transmission , did it go quickly into reverse before you lost it ?

Magyar

Quote from: ramiro on 14 March 2024, 09:26 AMLinkage makes no sense because Reverse is in the middle , so there always should be a way to get into reverse.
I also think that most likely the problem is inside the transmission , did it go quickly into reverse before you lost it ?
I just bought their car.It goes into reverse but it feels like it's only half engaged.
W116 1975 280 se

Randys01

Magyar........perhaps you would like to update the forum on this issue?