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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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I have searched the forums, but I can't seem to find the info on the XJR transmission connector harness mod. Anyone know where I might find it?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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what does the mod do?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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If you mean the connector that leaks, Mercedes dealers are stocking a redesigned part.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Do you mean this TSB???

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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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This is a common failure point with the transmission and should always be checked if the fluid level is low. On many MB's with the 5 speed trans the fluid will actually wick through the harness and saturate the TCM located in the forward engine bay. You will see no evidence of a leak -- but the control module housing will be filled with fluid -- it obviously does not like this situation.

Thats why at the first sign of any trouble the box needs to be looked at - it can be a simple $35.00 part and some fluid causing the problem.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Does anyone know the # for the redesigned part as stocked by MB?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Go to benzworld.org and then go to the w210 section -- they have a sticky on the fix and a wealth of information on the transmission. This is the E320 and V8 variants from the 1996 to 2003 (wagon) -- first car to use this transmission.

You want to get the OE part - no aftermarket. Numerous failures on the non -OE part. Mercedes only sells the updated part with O rings.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 08:36 PM
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Part number or link?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 04:02 PM
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This one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162574037248
 
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Old Aug 6, 2020 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by vincent661983
Thanx!
 
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