Switching Parking Gear to Driving Gear

[Birdbrain]

Hi, I have been driving W204 for almost a year. I have been encountering this problem more frequently. When I shift from Parking Mode to Driving Mode, I find it difficult to shift the gear (like jammed) and at times, there was a loud noise from the gear box when I shift the gear. Anyone encounter this problem?  Thanks in advance.

[Paladin]

Mine is about 1.5 years old and the gear shift is still smooth. Better get it looked at.

[thaiedwin]

i do hear this noticeable gear change sound from my previous ride but not my w204 yet....but do ur car jerk when u do hear this sound?

[Birdbrain]

No, it doesn't jerk. I only have this problem with my 9 years' old honda.

[nala]

Bro. I had the same prob. Went to service advisor. He shook head and told me, "It's like that" and I'm like... Jialat... Maybe wrong investment...

But anyway, I changed my brake pads to ATE when I change my rims and I realised that the jerk kinda noise was gone! So my take is that the stock brake pad giving prob.

I also thought it didn't make any sense, since it sounded like coming from gear box.

You might wanna give it a try.

[Gukkie]

Pump the brake pedal 2-3 times after releasing the parking brake then the change will be smoother..have the same problem with my c180 7G..seems that it is the locking mechanism on the gear..

[Birdbrain]

Thanks Bro for sharing and the great advice. I suspected this problem is not unique to me and I'm happy that I was right.  I sent to C&C and they checked but said nothing wrong.