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MB M-Class Owners: Care & Maintenance
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Ooh, new topic! :-) Thanks Karen.
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Bill Shaw
Does anyone know where to buy OEM brakes pads for 2000 ML320? What's the brand Mercedes use as their OEM pads for ML320? Galfer USA or Textar? (Jurid or Pagid?)Please post the websites ASAP. Thanks!
Paul
I was wondering if anybody that owns a 2002 ML320 had the same problems I am having with mine
I bought it used Starmark certified and afetr two weeks the lights for the BAS ESP AND ETS came on solid, I took the car to the dealer and after a whole week I've got it back "repaired". well right after I drove it for 8 miles the lights came on again.
Anybody has experienced the same problem, it seem's that the dealer doesn't know how to fix this issue
Thanks
MArk
It is most likely your brake lamp switch that is located at the brake pedal support arm.
I own a 2000 ML320 and had this nagging problem for about 6 weeks. The problem tends to be worse in warmer temperatures.
The Mercedes Service did the following:
1. They replaced the control module for the BAS ESP, ETS (I think the Brake light comes on as well). The problem came back.
2. They noticed that the o-ring on the windshield wiper fluid reservoir was leaking and had shorted the hydraulic pump motor out, causing insufficient hydraulic pressure for the subject systems. They replaced the reservoir and the pump/motor assembly. Problem solved, right? Wrong.
3. Apparently, the shorted motor did a number on the fuse assembly. They replaced the fuse assembly.
I've been alarm free for about 6 weeks (since step 3 repairs were done).
You're lucky that you're still under warranty. I had to pay for the painful process.
Good luck.
KL
43,000 miles = $19,500 asking price
Very clean inside and out - I really like this but the number of postings from unhappy owners has sent up some red flags.
I have a couple of questions...
1. any recalls?
2. repair history?
3. the seller of this SUV is the 2nd owner, he says on the 99 ML 430 and the 98 & 99 ML 320 their is a 150,000 and 10 year warranty on this oil lubricated parts of the engine. He said the warranty goes with the car not the drive. I called a local dealer - no one has not heard of this - have you?
PS - I am not a 1st time MB buyer.
You can find repair history knowing the VIN number (use services like carfax.com). There were a few recalls on 1999 ML320, but they should be fixed by the owner.
Re your 10y/150K miles warranty: My 1999 ML320 just failed so I know the details on this. The warranty applies to the original owner of your ML320 only, and only if the engine fails due to the oil consumption/sludge problem. I talked to the lawyer who won the lawsuit against Mercedes today and he said this does not apply to a new owner on the vehicle.
Buy it on your own risk!
~V,
ML320 1999 77K miles engine failure.
I have the ML320 since the year it come out 1998. after all this years,I think it is about time to change a new battery. Any one can give me some information for what make and model is good for another 6 years??
Any info will help thank you all.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO INSTALL IT YOUR SELF PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING.
If the battery is fully disconnected you will have to reset some systems like possibly the ETS. You will also have to rekey in the code for the stereo as the stereo things that it has been removed from the car and re-installed. So what you need to do is to get DC battery charger or a spare battery to supply the current before you completely unplug the existing battery.
I would recommend doing this soon as you can. Six years is about the life of these batteries and it is not worth trying to keep them longer just to save 100 bucks. Give you piece of mind.
Thank's for the infor, I think I will let the dealer to do it for me. you are right it is not worth it when it comes to -38c and waiting for tow truck to come. Not funny at all.
Thank you
Here's the link:
http://www.manualsunlimited.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.ph- p?keywords=2001+ML+320&x=8&y=8
Any answers??
Thanks Scott in Australia
So Mercedes kindly sold me the front moulding that fits my model for a mere $90. (Primed, I had to paint it myself. What do you expect for $90..?) But no attaching hardware or any kind of instructions came with it.
Has anyone ever attached one of these before? There are dots on the front bumper to indicate where the moulding is to be attached, but with what? I doubt I could get inside or behind the bumper to attach a nut. It's really frustrating.
I just found out how to post a new thread and have to take the car in soon, miss driving it.
Is this normal wear and tear, or do I need to shop for service?
Car has had all the routine service appointments.
Can I access the hatch without removing the rear seat?
I had heard this was about a $300 job, but got a $1300 price from my dealer. Not sure if this was to replace the tank, pump, and filter; but sure seems high enough for it.
Reseting the ETS is very straight forward. The instructions are in the manual. I did it to turn of the ETS light.
Thanks,
Bon Bon
If you sell it to somebody then the buyer will not inherit this free service three more times ?
other than having the tech to reset the radio / CD code etc., do you see any problem if I choose to buy a third party non-MB battery that is stronger with higher cold crank / warm cranking power, and have non-MB technician install it for me ?
anything to tell those non-MB technician to look out for when they remove the old battery and install the new battery , so I don't lose whatever data / settings ?
thanks
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Thanks, Joe
has anyone had the pleasure of using or buying extended warranty from continental warranty. my '01 ml 320 has over 77,000 miles on it and they are willing to provide a rather extensive warranty on it for $2598.00. is this a good deal.
please let me know
Thanks
let me know
Thanks,
Jim Marshall
Thanks.