Q: Hi, I have a shifting problem with my car. When I shift in between gears it jerks. Plus I can't go past 60 mph.

asked by on July 13, 2017

Hi, my Mercedes benz c230 needs a new shif solenoid from what I heard. It jerks whenever I switch gears. It won't go pass 60mph, is this safe to drive until I get it fixed?

My car has 161000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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