Anybody have the new 9 speed auto ! (1 Viewer)

[Ditcha]

First trip away and needed to use levellers, only problem the new van won,t drive up them changed from auto to first gear still no luck I can literally push the accelerator flat to the floor and it just sits there (not for the faint hearted).

We have the engine management light on at the minute which is a faulty sensor (common problem with the new Fiat) but italy have very low supplies so have to wait 2 weeks, so dont know if this could be causing it.

So anybody out their achieved this task okay?

 

[Yorkshire Puds]

Hi, mines the new 9 speed auto, same problem with the DPF sensor and it’s booked in on Monday to be changed . Had no driving issues what so ever though even did the trip from Doncaster to Taunton for Vanbitz essentials.
I had no experience of power loss as had selected power mode from normal and eco before the sensor light came on.
It could be that yours was in eco mode before your light came on as when I tried mine it was pretty gutless around town but superb on the motorway In eco mode.
Don’t worry about it though, it will drive like a dream once they change the sensor and reset the EGM. You’ll really notice a massive difference.

 

[Ditcha]

Hi, mines the new 9 speed auto, same problem with the DPF sensor and it’s booked in on Monday to be changed . Had no driving issues what so ever though even did the trip from Doncaster to Taunton for Vanbitz essentials.
I had no experience of power loss as had selected power mode from normal and eco before the sensor light came on.
It could be that yours was in eco mode before your light came on as when I tried mine it was pretty gutless around town but superb on the motorway In eco mode.
Don’t worry about it though, it will drive like a dream once they change the sensor and reset the EGM. You’ll really notice a massive difference.

Sounds like the sensor problem is common, yeah mine has just been in for 2 recalls yesterday drives fine just when you come to climb the levellers the van just won't rev its as if you disconnected the throttle.

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[Minxy]

What happens if you try reversing up onto them? Does it still happen?

 

[BobtheBass]

A good reason to justify buying hydraulic levellers?

 

[Minxy]

A good reason to justify buying hydraulic levellers?

Or sticking to the previous proven auto engine ...

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[spitfire]

No problems with ours so far . Used levellers on last outing but thanks for heads up !

 

[chaser]

Sorry know nowt about this, but what's the difference between going up levelers and starting up hill.

 

[John Barrett]

Or sticking to the previous proven auto engine ...

I have one of these 9 speeders in my car, and it's absolutely wonderful!

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[Yorkshire Puds]

Or sticking to the previous proven auto engine ...

It’s not an engine or box issue. Just a simple sensor fix. Reversing up is likely a better option though as your say. I read on here that’s the preferred way of using levelling chocks with an auto.

 

[Yorkshire Puds]

Sounds like the sensor problem is common, yeah mine has just been in for 2 recalls yesterday drives fine just when you come to climb the levellers the van just won't rev its as if you disconnected the throttle.

What recalls were there Ditcha? I’ll mention them on Monday when it goes in for the sensor.

 

[Yorkshire Puds]

I have one of these 9 speeders in my car, and it's absolutely wonderful!

Inside the fuel-efficient 9-speed 9G-TRONIC from Mercedes-Benz

Design of the Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC. Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz’ new 9-speed 9G-TRONIC, the first rear-wheel drive nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, is making its debut in the E 350 BlueTEC as the standard transmission paired with the 185 kW...

www.greencarcongress.com

Agreed totally, it is awesomely comfortable especially on the motorway. Stick the cruise control on and every change is smooth as silk and hardly noticeable.

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[John Barrett]

Agreed totally, it is awesomely comfortable especially on the motorway. Stick the cruise control on and every change is smooth as silk and hardly noticeable.

The flappy paddles are awesome too, but having used them just once I decided that they were entirely superfluous!
John

 

[PeteH]

I have the older Merc; `Box, No issues with climbing ramps/blocks?.

That 9spd box has been about for some years (ZF from 2013) it`s the same as on late Range Rover`s I believe?. I guess it`s the Usual FIAT AKA "Fix It Again Tomorrow"

 

[chaser]

Sorry know nowt about this, but what's the difference between going up levelers and starting up hill.

No one know then?

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[David and Sally]

No one know then?

I think on some levellers that the initial rise/bump is quite steep . Certainly our Millenco ones are. They are the stepped type rather than a simple ramp.

We are investing in hydraulic ones as our permanent site pitch is a bit of a slope.

 

[chaser]

I think on some levellers that the initial rise/bump is quite steep . Certainly our Millenco ones are. They are the stepped type rather than a simple ramp.

We are investing in hydraulic ones as our permanent site pitch is a bit of a slope.

Doesn't seem safe to me, what if you had to ride up a kerb or something.

 

[RandallC]

Can confirm NO issues with new 9 speed box. ATM

Always thought the comfortmatic was relaxed and heh were not in any hurry. New 9 speed still to find all it's vagaries but can say its much better than the confortmatic, more like a DSG, Gone is the accelerate and pause and on we go.

Sue who tends to suffer motion sickness has said she feels it's more sympathetic in that respect.

Will add we all have our preferences, go drive one.

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[dunnah01]

Even with my old comfortmatic I need to reverse back a foot or so and then drive forwards onto the ramps to get the van rolling and to make sure the clutch doesn't fully engage ending with me overshooting the ramps. Might be worth trying this technique

 

[sedge]

What happens if you try reversing up onto them? Does it still happen?

I was going to ask exactly that.

 

[RandallC]

Had 0 issues with comfortmatic going up ramps, Other than my concern about clutch overheating.

Trend on the accelerator and onwards and upwards.

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[dunnah01]

Had 0 issues with comfortmatic going up ramps, Other than my concern about clutch overheating.

Trend on the accelerator and onwards and upwards.

How do you get from throttle to brake quicker than a Ninja!

 

[RandallC]

How do you get from throttle to brake quicker than a Ninja!

Pardon?

 

[RandallC]

How do you get from throttle to brake quicker than a Ninja!

Unles you're referring to measured application of the accelerator as opposed to look out here I come .... omg brake brake ???????

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[seakay22]

I've got the 9 speed in my Malibu conversion. I had a similar experience reversing up my driveway which was due to having the handbrake on, it felt just like what you're saying, almost like the engine was revving but the van wouldn't move. Is there any possibility this is being caused because you've still got the handbrake slightly applied? Edit: I don't mean the handbrake is stopping the van moving but if you haven't fully taken it off then the auto box won't kick in, if that makes any sense!

 

[dunnah01]

.... look out here I come .... omg brake brake ???????

That's my technique

 

[jongood]

A good reason to justify buying hydraulic levellers?

Or a manual box

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[chaser]

Sounds bloody dangerous to me, won't drive when it's supposed to

 

[RandallC]

That's my technique

As a fellow Rapido owner I'm quite shocked by your cavalier attitude to selective quotes.

But must say if that technique works for you, go for it, however suggest a non gender specific person with a red flag (or other non inflammatory coloured flag) stands near by to warm folks

 

[dunnah01]

As a fellow Rapido owner I'm quite shocked by your cavalier attitude to selective quotes.

But must say if that technique works for you, go for it, however suggest a non gender specific person with a red flag (or other non inflammatory coloured flag) stands near by to warm folks

If I touch the throttle whilst on the Ramps then they're off - everybody needs to stand clear..

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