With the 7gtronic plus automatic transmission in control, gear changes are imperceptible. The 7gtronic plus operates even more smoothly, quickly and economically than the first generation of the 7gtronic. I have been running our upgraded stronic software on my b8 s4 now for some 18 months without a hitch and can honestly say, as it was with the r8 rtronic, it has been. He also was able to fix the problem of my charging port. Zf should be commended for designing one of the most maintenancefree gearbox systems on the market. The system filters out all vibrations and noise, reducing them to the lowest levels achievable. Quattro sline black edition plus s tronic misano red gone. Easy steps to renew mercedes w164 w221 w219 7g tronic gearbox. Reset your 5g or 7g tronic gearbox back to factory settings, very easy, turn ignition on press gas pedal as hard as you can, for at least 15 seconds, turn off ignition and you can release the. The ratios for the gear stages are achieved by planetary gear sets.
Possible gearbox problem 7g tronic plus mercedesbenz. Revo stronic stage 1 software for a audi a6 c7 2011 3. After the changes in transmission software, replacement of oil norms and improvements. No tools are required to perform this procedure and make your mercedesbenz shift like new. This procedure applies to all mercedesbenz that come with the 5speed 722. The sevenspeed s tronic has an extremely dynamic, highefficiency action. Discussion in engine, drivetrain, fuel and exhaust started by exjag, jan 5, 20. System description automatic transmission 9gtronic 725.
Mercedesamgs mct transmission explained in laymans terms. Furthermore, software changes and calibrations had to be performed to. There was also a minor revision of the exterior appearance which included led daytime running lights, led taillights, a new hood and bumpers. As of course we never leave any stone unturned or untouched on the r8, we have been deep into development of the stronic engine and gearbox upgrade program for some time now. Ask if there are a lot of metal filings when the oil is changed. If so, your mechanic will tell you what to expect next. The new 7g tronic plus transmission has new requirements for the automatic. Unlike the previous version, this 7g tronic plus ecutcu is designed to work with startstop engines. Not only is the as tronic well put together, but the integrated electronic systems help eliminate driver errors and bad habits which can be both unsafe and inefficient. When you press the accelerator pedal almost all the way down the gearbox suddenly engages and hey presto youre on the move. The 7g gearbox from mercedes is one of the most common gearboxes fitted across the range.
New 7g gearboxes with latest software have no reset capability. Any rumours if audi will look to fix this with a software update. Mercedes 7g tronic gear change jerk general mercedes. As tronic fully automated transmission zf product profile. This new dualclutch transmission is designed for use with a longitudinally installed engine and quattro allwheel drive. Front simple planetary gear set also referred to as center gear set 12b. It good at mercedes key programming reading and writing for all key lost, esl ecugearbox renew and many special functions. Reset transmission adaptive shifting how to programming.
A new transmission fluid was developed for the 7g tronic plus. During the development of the 9gtronic a consistent computer based tool for the search process of the gear sets was used for the. It provides zero slip at the torque converter lockup clutch. Very reliable, requires fluid and filter change every 120k miles. This will make your car fun to drive again, its like getting a free tuneup. Mercedes 7g tronic plus problems preventing gear selection or causing the.
I have a 2009 audi r8 v10 and was looking at upgrading the gearbox come clutch replacement time. Jan 25, 2016 how to reset automatic transmission 722. Throughout much of the model lineup, the s tronic is available in four different versions, with six or seven gears. Zfs as tronic is a fully automated manual transmission designed specifically for commercial vehicles. Gearbox update tcu update software update avon tuning. Has anybody given any thought to swapping out the 6 speed rtronic gearbox, for the newer 7 speed stronic gearbox. The amg speedshift mct 7 unit is even lighter than the amg speedshift 7gtronic unit, which is. Repair seems complex and need to be reprogram software at authorized service centre with computer. Jun 20, 2015 if it is an older car with 7g tronic, best bet is to change the atf and see how it goes. R tronic to s tronic gearbox conversion audi r8 forums. Updating the gearbox software on a vehicle can improve the overall driving experience by resulting in. For best results apr advises against mixing nonapr ecu and tcu upgrades. Possible gearbox problem 7g tronic plus jump to latest follow.
The more dis reports audi get on the same problem, the more chance of them recognising that there is a problem and come up with a fix or software update. Mercedes 7g tronic plus automatic transmission parts. Throughout much of the model lineup, the s tronic is available in. Volkswagen recall cars worldwide over faulty gearbox and. That is why s8, a8 has 444 lbft, rs7 and rs6 have the zf 8hp 70 70 stands for 700 nm maximum torque zf also manufactures the 8hp with lesser torque limits making it lighter. I have been running our upgraded s tronic software on my b8 s4 now for some 18 months without a hitch and can honestly say, as it was with the r8 r tronic, it has been. How to resetreprogram mercedes 5g7gtronic automatic. Very friendly guy and he changed my iphone screen on the spot.
Have previously owned a s203 with the 5 speed automatic. This is a very common fault for mercedes vehicles fitted with the 7g tronic automatic transmission with gearbox code 722. New features of the facelift model includes, an engine startstop system, 7g tronic plus gearbox available for base models with revised gear ratios to improve fuel economy. Mines had two software updates on the s tronic in the past 6 months as a result of two different bulletins that have been out on the car. It is designed on the basis of automatic transmission of the 6th series and many parts are interchangeable. Mercedes 7gtronic plus pdf file in 2010, mercedesbenz launched the latest version of its sevenspeed automatic transmission 7gtronic called 7gtronic plus for passenger cars in the sclass, rclass and eclass with the v6 diesel engine and in the clclass with the new v8 gasoline engine.
Zf as tronic actuators are supplied on a purchaseexchange basis. There is a lady sitting on the front desk and you just let her know you are here to see tronic repairs. Mercedes with 7gtronic and mct, and peugeot citroen models with egs. I dont know if the later ones or amg ones are any more manual though. Aprs tcu upgrade dramatically improves upon the dq500 transmissions function, drivability, and performance through a myriad of enhancement and custom features. System description automatic transmission 9g tronic 725.
This simply means that we send you a fully remanufactured bottom half zf astronic modulator and in return, you send the faulty core unit back to us we prefer and recommend dhl as a courier service as they are fully trackable worldwide your modulator will be delivered wrapped in our. It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, while adding its own dynamic touch. I cant understand why audi put this gearbox on the s4, s5 and the rs5, yet the standard a5 and s6 get the stronic. The new 7gtronic inaugurates the fifth generation of mercedesbenz. Our gearbox remap software offers faster and smoother shifts, higher vehicle power outputs and an improved shift pattern. Mercedes benz c 250 cdi vergleich racechip vs software tuning 240. How to renew mercedes 7g gearbox w164 w221 w219 by vvdi. Me too the manual mode seems to act as a range limiter like the old 1 and 2 on an old style 3sp autos. Our gearbox remap software offers faster and smoother shifts, higher vehicle power outputs and. As for the transmission mb occasionally makes updates for the tcu software, one must insist with. The old problem was gone though and it worked fine on high gears. It is a firm favourite amongst drivers and operators alike because of its reliability and fuel economy.
It is supposed to help improve the fuel economy and provide smoother shifting. I bought a w204 c180 2012 europe with the facelift and the updated 7g plus automatic transmission with startstop. This simply means that we send you a fully remanufactured bottom half zf as tronic modulator and in return, you send the faulty core unit back to us we prefer and recommend dhl as a courier service as they are fully trackable worldwide. All you people out there with the s tronic gearbox, if you think you have a problem with the upshifts to go to your dealer and report it and ask them to send in a dis report into audi technical. Zf astronic actuators are supplied on a purchaseexchange basis.
This is a very common fault for mercedes vehicles fitted with the 7gtronic automatic transmission with gearbox code 722. Ive recently come back to mercedes ownership with a late 2011 w204 c250 cdi with the 7g tronic plus gearbox. A transverse dual clutch transmission, it was brought in to supercede the 6speed dq250 dsg unit. Just drive it hard if you want to change the response profile. Common faults in the 7speed dsg automatic transmission. Feb 27, 2018 mautsch fahrzeugtechnik mercedesbenz 7 g tronic getriebeolwechsel 204 205 212 211 221.
We are able to repair and recondition the gearbox ecu transmission control unit on the 7g gearbox found in the c,e,s,ml class vehicles. My problem started sometime in the beginning of this year. However much like the previous seven speed conductor plate, the 7g tronic plus still comes with its fair share of problems. If it a new car, with less than 5060k mileage, a software update could be one solution. The 7 speed dsg automatic transmissionor dq200is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. You need 7 litres to change the oil in the gearbox. Possible gearbox problem 7g tronic plus mercedesbenz forum. As of course we never leave any stone unturned or untouched on the r8, we have been deep into development of the s tronic engine and gearbox upgrade program for some time now. Granted mine is as pfl 6spd s tronic, but i would imagine same applies to teh newer boxes as well. Certain electronic control module housed within the 7g gearbox software related symtoms include jerkiness between gear shifts and gear shift to neutral when car is moving.
The fault usually starts out as intermittent but always. For the mechanic part of the transmission, the oil has part number. Nothing here with either a 7speed 2011 rs3 andor 7speed 20 a1, both gearbox are very smooth. The revo performance stage 1 dl501 s tronic gearbox software has been carefully calibrated to work with our revo performance engine software optimising the launch control, shift and torque limiter functions revo s tronic transmission performance software allows you to use the full potential of the engine, giving control back to the driver. Mercedes 7g tronic plus pdf file in 2010, mercedesbenz launched the latest version of its sevenspeed automatic transmission 7g tronic called 7g tronic plus for passenger cars in the sclass, rclass and eclass with the v6 diesel engine and in the clclass with the new v8 gasoline engine. When the driver switches down rapidly through the gears kickdown, the new. Since the software upodate, the professional chauffeur has been replaced by a learner driver and the car has never been right since. Im having issues with the transmission holding on to 1st and 2nd gear too long and also hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd when cold. The 7g tronic plus is the successor of the 7g tronic transmission. The workshop tried to fiddle with the adaptation of the gearbox via the computer, but the problem persisted.
Updating the gearbox software on a vehicle can noticeably improve the overall. Thats something you can expect even under dynamic driving conditions. Whats more, it also lowers the average engine speed a clear plus point in terms. Mercedes benz w205 class c 220 bluetec 7gtronic plus. Hi again nicos thank you for your reply i understand what you are meaning now this gearbox is basically essentially fully electronic the gears are changed with commands from the tcm transmission control computer the transmission itself having torque sensors to determine when gears change and the clutch is activated. The transmission control unit in the 7g tronic transmission monitors your driving.
It good at mercedes key programming reading and writing for all key lost, esl ecu gearbox renew and many special functions. Stronic software upgrade and rtronic sale audi r8 forums. I cant understand why audi put this gearbox on the s4, s5 and the rs5, yet the standard a5 and s6 get the s tronic. Our engine and gearbox remaps are arguably some of the best in the world providing huge gains in power and torque along with sharper throttle response, smoother power delivery and better fuel economy. Former automatictransmission repairer, current welder and hobbyist game developer. Audi s5 tiptronic gearbox 2017 page 1 audi, vw, seat. Sporty driving is far more capable with increased torque capacity, clamping pressure, faster. If it is an older car with 7gtronic, best bet is to change the atf and see how it goes. This repair shop is located inside a corporate office on the third floor suite 300. Mercedes 7g tronic gear change jerk general mercedesbenz.
The item 0b5 7 speed stronic automatic gearbox mechatronic repair warranty audi a6. When on initial startup i select reverse or drive and press the accelerator the car does not move the revs dont increase the car seems to be in neutral. After well setup mb sd connect c4 diagnosis software on dell laptop, go to electronic transmission control 722. Advantages shift comfort driving pleasure increased through improved control of gear changes. When you press the accelerator pedal almost all the way down the. An apr dealer can check availability in person, or over the phone if the tcu boxcoderevision is known.
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