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KNOWN FAULT · Mercedes-Benz

Transmission fault message and shift to neutral from a false overvoltage (8G-DCT of the A-Class, CLA, GLA and GLB 2021–2023)

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Engine / equipment
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177), CLA (118), GLA (247) and GLB (247) with the 8G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (724.1)
Period mentioned
2021–2023 (US model years)
Symptoms
Transmission fault message, engine warning light on and the gearbox shifts into neutral (N); the fault disappears after switching off and restarting.
Possible cause described
The transmission computer alone detects an overvoltage (over 16 V) and stores code P056300, although no other control unit sees it. Mercedes-Benz fixes it with a transmission software update (technical note LI27.19-P-080823).
Check for the garage
Ask the workshop to check whether code P056300 was stored with a voltage of 15.75 to 16.5 V and update the transmission software according to note LI27.19-P-080823.
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How is it checked?

Ask the workshop to check whether code P056300 was stored with a voltage of 15.75 to 16.5 V and update the transmission software according to note LI27.19-P-080823.

What are the symptoms?

Transmission fault message, engine warning light on and the gearbox shifts into neutral (N); the fault disappears after switching off and restarting.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Mercedes-Benz
Engine / equipment
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177), CLA (118), GLA (247) and GLB (247) with the 8G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (724.1)
Period mentioned
2021–2023 (US model years)
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