Originally Posted by
DTMenace
stlouistrucker
I googled the part# you mentioned 8863B, with no reference to Mercedes Benz (see Below). Is this part a traditional flat type of dipstick used by older cars? Did you stick this type of dip stick into the top of the transmission tube cap, this causing your issue with a STUCK flat dipstick? The true transmission dipstick looks like the oil dipstick that came with your car, just a different length to measure the tranny fluid. Once the transmission fluid has been checked, the stick must be removed and the cap must be reattached, if damaged, must buy a new one. This is a Mercedes Benz part, since the Crossfire you have is essentially an MB SLK320 (R170 and the Crossfire is a 193).
Since you've been unsuccessful, take it to an independent Mercedes Benz shop (not dealer) in your area for help.
Good Luck....
Dennis
DTMenace
To check transmission fluid level for vehicles using a tool with part number 8863B (like Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and VW), you'll need a dipstick tool, insert it into the dipstick tube until it bottoms out, remove it, and read the fluid level, ensuring not to leave the tool inside.
Dennis - I did remove the transmission tube cap. The plastic measuring end of the dipstick was flat and not round like the oil dip stick. I see that the manual lists part number 8863A, but both A and B are discussed in multiple threads on the forum. Woody even used a zip tie with success, so I hope flat vs round isn't why I messed up. Not sure why I bought the B and not the A. It's probably been ten years since I bought it. This was the first time that I tried to use it. My mechanic that changed my fluid and filter in 2018 is 4.4 miles from home. I need to find out if I can drive it with the dipstick in the transmission.
Bill