Why does the transmission warning light come on frequently in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Pakistan?

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Why does the transmission warning light come on frequently in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Pakistan?

The transmission warning light may illuminate due to sensor failures, overheating, fluid contamination, o r electronic control issues. In Pakistan, extreme temperatures and irregular maintenance schedules can contribute to these warning signals.

Talha Kyanii asked on 11 Oct 2025 16:16:59 pm

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Gari Master - on 11 Oct 2025 16:18:59 pm

The transmission warning light may come on due to:

Sensor Malfunctions: Faulty speed sensors o r temperature sensors trigger warnings.

Fluid Contamination o r Low Levels: Dirty o r insufficient transmission fluid causes system alerts.

Electronic Control Issues: Problems with the TCM o r wiring can cause false o r real warning signals.

Overheating: Heat from stop-and-go traffic o r heavy loads raises transmission temperature, triggering warnings.

Irregular Maintenance: Skipping regular service increases the risk of transmission faults.

Immediate diagnostics at authorized service centers can identify and fix the root cause.