ckv77

Hi everone,

My self Vj, I have ML 320, it has done 100,000 Kms, I have a problem with my car.

The problem is that while driving for 10 minues it cuts out and all the lights glow in the dashboard.

I try to start up again, it does not start, it cranks up but does not start at all. I leave it standing for 4-5 hours go back to it again it starts again.

It is very hard to drive this vehicle as it can stop anywhere.

I need some help from all of you, I dont know how I can get it fixed.

I noticed one more thing that SRS bag indicator in dash board is not on and it does not go on at all, is it a fuse of the golbe or the problem with srs

Please reply.

Cheers
Vj Australia

pcy

replacing the "Crank Position Sensor" will solve the "no start" problem.
There must've been a problem with SRS system, so some one (previous owner??) must've removed the bulb in the instrument cluster to hide the SRS problem. First you will need to open the instrument cluster and put a new bulb there (if a bulb is missing or the bulb has gone bad). Then see if the SRS goes thru the self diagnostics when you turn the key in the ignition to ON.

ckv77

How can I access the crank position sensor, and also how can i open the instrumrnt cluster.

Is ther any specific number to that sensor?

Please advise

Thanking you in anticipation

Vj

peterstar

The sensor is normally at rear of engine in a tight spot. Go to http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1 for picture and part number. AutohauzAZ have best price normally about $60 US.

ckv77

Hi Everyone,

Thankyou very much for helping me out of this problem with my ML 320.

It was a very big help to me as I live way far from any mercedes benz mechanic.

As advised by you all i changed the Crank Position Sensor, and bigo I am in the business again.

It was a big help..

Now How to change the globes in the dash board.

The SRS golbe and 1 more globe is not lighting up.

Can you guide me as to hoe to open the dash board.

Please reply.

Cheers
Vj
Australia

peterstar

CKV77

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peterstar

ckv77
If you supply more info - model number (vin) etc then I can tell you the method. The method changed from riping out with hooks and pulling out with correct tool over the years. The rest should be easy after that.

peterstar

Looking at drawings, it appears as though you need to remove panels left and right of steering column and then remove screws at bottom of cluster. I think from hear you should be able to work it out. I think there is 8 lamps in total.

ckv77

It is manufactured in 1999 registered in australia in 2000. Petrol version ML 320

peterstar

CKV77
Have you tryed the instructions I gave in post 8. I have looked at detaili website and it appears as though the panels on either side of steering wheel need to be pulled out to expose two screws that hold cluster to vehicle. The lamps can then be changed once you unplug the cable(s) from the cluster.

ckv77

I tried to find the diagram or the way it s to be done but could not find it in the instruction booklet provided, Have you got any site where i can go and look at the dash board opening instructions.

Please reply

Cheers
Vj

jagass

That looks so bad...Try to replace the sensors...

feld

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black mercedes

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