Hi all, Im wondering if anybody out there knows a little about the transmissions in these cars... I have an '85 500sel, and basically I cannot get it to use first gear... I know that either from a standing start you should be able to floor it past the kickdown switch to engage first or shift to B to engage first, but neither work. I have doubts as to whether my kickdown switch works as there was alot of water in the footwells of the car when I got it, but surely B would still engage it. The fluid level and condition is good, I have also tried adjusting the sliding throttle linkage to the gearbox to no avail. The transmission works fine other than this, ie it shifts smooth, no slipping etc.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Ben.