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#657 of 681 Re: 2004 ML 350 [04350] by pfenton Jun 05, 2008 (3:04 am)
Replying to: 04350 (May 31, 2008 7:08 am) My wife owns a 1998 ML 320 now more than ten years old and has never had to replace any ball joints, pinion seals, transmission cooler lines,etc. Just routine brake service, belt and oil changes and tuneups. A less than five year old MB SUV should not have these major problems. It doen't sound too kosher to me. Perhaps a different MB service provider is warranted.
#658 of 681 Re: Help! Self-destructing keys! $3600 to fix! [stevem5] by dk6760 Dec 31, 2008 (5:57 am)
Replying to: stevem5 (Jul 20, 2005 9:37 am) HI...I am going through the same thing now and I bought my ML320 used from a dealer and only got one fully functioning key. They are telling me 8 keys, the max, have already been ordered and now I have to replace everything to get a key to work and start my car. They are quoting me 2500-4500 depending on if they have to replace the main computer also??? All for a chip in my key that wore out? Why in the heck can't they just replace the chip? I am flabbergasted and this just seems like price gauging. Does anyone know of a work around? I do not even care about having an electronic key, I just want to be able to start my car. I never ordered extra key and this was even a Starmarked vehicle. If anyone responds, please also copy to my email: Debrakrmxcomcast.net, please.
#660 of 681 Fuel Guage Not Operating Normally - PhxMax by phxmax Jan 01, 2009 (9:11 pm)
This is for anyone who may have a fuel guage issue. I own C230K and ML 320, both 2002 models. This happened to me in both of them. The problem goes like this. You fill up gas, topped off, and then you notice that shortly after filling up, the guage is showing about a 1/4 less than what should be. I asked my favorite shop (not an MB dealer, since we are out of warranty already) for this fix, he said it could cost up to $600 to get this fixed. I did not fix it right away since I was still getting accurate data on fuel consumption from the computer display, range, mpg, etc... Well, the problem took care of itself; and the guage operated normally after that. It took about 5 fill ups in the ML to get to normal, and about 12-15 fill ups on the C230K. If anyone has the same issue please post and share with all. Thanks. Replies to this message: 04350 (Jan 04, 2009 1:11 pm)
#661 of 681 Re: Fuel Guage Not Operating Normally - PhxMax [phxmax] by 04350 Jan 04, 2009 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: phxmax (Jan 01, 2009 9:11 pm) There was a recall for various Mercedes models in July 2008 pertaining to an incorrect SCN (software calibration number) which dealt with incorrect fuel gauge readings as well as several other issues. Neither of your model years were listed on that July 2008 recall from the summary that I saw. It may be worthwhile to ask your mechanic whether your models could be suffering from this also, although not covered for free under the July 2008 recall.
#662 of 681 Re: MB-tex discoloration [bmwconvert] by asa2 Jan 22, 2009 (11:17 am)
Replying to: bmwconvert (Jan 02, 2008 11:09 am) That happens in pale colored interiors. It's exactly why I ordered Black MB Tex instead of Macademia. Before we purchased ML, we had a Range Rover with the tan leather seats and they got really stained from our jeans, etc. Never again. I did use something on them from the Dollar Store if you can believe it. It was called "Awesome". They were real leather and they withstood it. Just dilute it and have extra water to wipe off excess when done scrubbing (I used a tooth brush) It didn't get it all but it got alot. I would recommend testing it on an inconspicuous area to be sure.
#663 of 681 Service over 200K miles by lynnejacob2001 Jan 29, 2009 (4:36 pm)
I have 98 ML320 with 219,000 miles. The truck has been great. Other than regular maintenance and normal wear and tear we haven't had any problems with the vehicle. I'd like to make sure it stays that way. Are there any replacements/service we should have done?   We have some minor knocking which my mechanic tells me is not uncommon or unexpected on a vehicle of this age. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to get to AT LEAST 400K miles.   Thanks
#664 of 681 my mercedes fuel gauge show empty but is full some one help me by rososo Jun 02, 2009 (6:13 pm)
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#665 of 681 Re: my mercedes fuel gauge show empty but is full some one help me [rososo] by phxmax Jun 03, 2009 (6:26 am)
Replying to: rososo (Jun 02, 2009 6:13 pm) Hello Rosco, I wonder if you saw my posting #661 of 664 Re: Fuel Guage Not Operating Normally - PhxMax [phxmax] by 04350 Jan 04, 2009 (2:11 pm)...   The ML problem fixed itself after a few months; this is a little weird, but saved the few hundered $ my mechanics said it may cost. My ML has not had the issue again. My C Class has the same problem re-appearing just a few days ago, I am monitoring and no plan to fix; I will keep you posted. Phxmax.
#666 of 681 ML320 Valve cover gasket by slavekj Jul 12, 2009 (9:03 am)
I have ML320 that needs valve cover gasket replaced. Does anybody knows if I can do it myself. Dealership ask me to pay $500. Please help.

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