MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual

Fig. 147: Floor Shift (With Touch Shift)
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Floor Shift, Location

The floor shift is located in the center console of the vehicle. See Fig. 147
.
Floor Shift, Task

The floor shift is the central control for the driver to influence the shift program of the automatic
transmission.
Floor Shift, Design

See FLOOR SHIFT, DESIGN
.
Floor Shift, Function

See FLOOR SHIFT, FUNCTION
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Floor Shift, Design
Fig. 148: Floor Shift, Design
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Floor Shift, Function
Operation
The selector lever is guided and positioned in the shift gate. All the selector lever positions are recognized by
the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5), coded and transmitted to the ETC control module
via CAN. See Fig. 149
. In parallel to sending via CAN the selector lever positions "P", "R", "N", and "D" are
passed on mechanically to the range selector lever on the transmission side by means of a shift rod.

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Fig. 149: Floor Shift, Function
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Location/Task/Design/Function Of R/P Lock (Without Touch Shift)
Fig. 150: R/P Lock Without Touch Shift
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R/P Lock, Location

The R/P lock is located in the floor shift. See Fig. 150
.
R/P Lock,Task

Prevents unintentional shifts to the selector lever positions "R" and "P" at driving speeds in excess of
approximately 10 km/h.
R/P Lock, Design

The R/P lock consists of:
The cam (69b) which is rigidly connected to the shift shaft (66).
The lever (69s).
The reverse and parking lock solenoids (Y66/1).
The support lever (69c).
R/P Lock, Function

See R/P LOCK, FUNCTION (WITHOUT TOUCH SHIFT)
.
R/P Lock, Function (Without Touch Shift)

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Fig. 151: R/P Lock, Function
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Operation
The reverse and parking lock solenoid (Y66/1) is actuated via the ETC control module (N15/3) and moves the
lever (69a) in the direction of the cam (69b) so that the shift shaft (66) is blocked. See Fig. 151
. When de-
energized, the support lever (69c) holds the lever (69a) in position to prevent it from engaging by itself when
exposed to severe shocks.
Location/Task/Design/Function Of R/P Lock (With Touch Shift)
R/P Lock, Location


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The R/P lock is integrated in the electronic selector lever module control module (N15/5).
R/P Lock, Task

Depending on the condition the R/P lock prevents shifting out of selector lever position "P" or changing
into selector lever position "R" from "N".
R/P Lock, Design

The R/P lock consists of:
The locking disc (69) rigidly connected to the selector lever (80).
The locking lever (90).
The R/P locking solenoid (89).
R/P Lock, Function

See R/P LOCK, FUNCTION
.
R/P Lock, Function (With Touch Shift)

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Fig. 152: R/P Lock, Function (Locking Position)
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Function Of R Lock
Above a speed of approximately 10km/h the R/P locking solenoid (89) is actuated by the electronic selector
lever module control module (N15/5). See Fig. 152
. The R/P lock lever (90) is turned to the lock position (shift
from "N" to "R"). The tab on the lock lever (R lock) (90c) locks (R-lock (69c) the locking disc (69). The
selector lever (80) cannot be shifted into selector lever position "R".

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