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Old 12-20-2007, 12:10 PM
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Hesitation 1999 Ml430 ***help***

Hello:

MLGOD or anybody...Just replaced plugs and wires a week ago. 120,000 miles. ML ran fine for a week or so no CEL. This morning step on gas when cold and it boggs or hesitates. Changed MAF sensor about 3 months ago. It was an ebay special.

What else could be wrong? Do you think it's the MAF ebay special?
1. fuel filter
2. O2 sensors
3. CATS

How do I check these?
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Well after looking around. I found that the vacuum hose from the brake booster to the back of the intake manifold was leaking. I suspect a vacuum leak could contribute to my bogging issues.

Anybody want to give me there input?
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A leak will cause the vehicle to hesitate. Reason being; it is taking in un-metered air into the intake. In more simple terms, the air is getting into the intake manifold without first going through the mass air meter. (More air is getting in the motor than the computer thinks)

Also, the map sensor is confused.
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Originally Posted by ML430Lorinser
A leak will cause the vehicle to hesitate. Reason being; it is taking in un-metered air into the intake. In more simple terms, the air is getting into the intake manifold without first going through the mass air meter. (More air is getting in the motor than the computer thinks)

Also, the map sensor is confused.

I had the leak fixed. It seems alot better; however it does not completely take away the hesitation especially when I kick it down. Some thing tells me it is still my ebay MAF. Also I don't have any CEL on.
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E Bay is NOT a credable source for MB Parts.
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Originally Posted by sosh
E Bay is NOT a credable source for MB Parts.
Well I got the real Bosch insert and let me tell you it did the trick.

The ML runs great "No Hesitaion or bogging" That cheap MAF senser from ebay that says made in china is a piece of crap. I learn my lesson
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Hello:

I have the same problem on my 98 ml320 with 103k on it.. just changed my spark plugs two days ago and now when you crank the car starts to idle low and then the engine dies. Any suggestions on what the exact problem on my car..

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