P1747high severityPowertrain
Electronic Gear Selector CAN Fault
on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD
What this code means
The ECU detected a CAN bus communication fault with the electronic gear selector module. The gear selector position cannot be reliably communicated to the transmission control module.
Symptoms
- Transmission may not shift
- Gear selector position not displayed
- Check Engine Light
- Transmission warning light
- Stuck in Park
Common causes
- Faulty electronic gear selector module
- CAN bus wiring fault
- CAN bus termination issue
- Transmission control module fault
- Corroded CAN bus connector
Diagnostic steps
- Check CAN bus communication with diagnostic tool
- Test CAN High and CAN Low signals
- Inspect gear selector module connector
- Test CAN bus termination resistance
- Check for other CAN-related faults
Repair notes
Replace the electronic gear selector module or repair CAN bus wiring.
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