ML GOD: Many questions...
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ML GOD: Many questions...
I have an '02 ML500 that is giving me headaches. I will keep the whining short and get straight to the questions:
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
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Hi,
First your brake squeal problem is most likely a bad brake caliper. Have the Dealer check all 4 calipers. One of the 4 is sticking. A common problem with disk brakes but this is the first time I heard of this on a Mercedes.
I cannot help you on your Bose problem. Sorry.
Third problem is not a problem. This is normal operation for the climate control in the ML. If you don’t like the AC being on just turn it off and use the climate control in manual mode. I personally never use the climate control in automatic.
Good Luck,
Steven
First your brake squeal problem is most likely a bad brake caliper. Have the Dealer check all 4 calipers. One of the 4 is sticking. A common problem with disk brakes but this is the first time I heard of this on a Mercedes.
I cannot help you on your Bose problem. Sorry.
Third problem is not a problem. This is normal operation for the climate control in the ML. If you don’t like the AC being on just turn it off and use the climate control in manual mode. I personally never use the climate control in automatic.
Good Luck,
Steven
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Originally posted by Harder
First your brake squeal problem is most likely a bad brake caliper.
First your brake squeal problem is most likely a bad brake caliper.
This is normal operation for the climate control in the ML. If you don’t like the AC being on just turn it off and use the climate control in manual mode. I personally never use the climate control in automatic.
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#1 problem, i dont tink there is a fix for it yet.
#2 You may need a new amp.
#3 you may need a new in car temperature sensor (wich i tink is in the climate control push button).
This is only a opinion.
#2 You may need a new amp.
#3 you may need a new in car temperature sensor (wich i tink is in the climate control push button).
This is only a opinion.
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Re: ML GOD: Many questions...
Originally posted by GamblerZ
I have an '02 ML500 that is giving me headaches. I will keep the whining short and get straight to the questions:
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
I have an '02 ML500 that is giving me headaches. I will keep the whining short and get straight to the questions:
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
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Re: ML GOD: Many questions...
Originally posted by GamblerZ
I have an '02 ML500 that is giving me headaches. I will keep the whining short and get straight to the questions:
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
I have an '02 ML500 that is giving me headaches. I will keep the whining short and get straight to the questions:
1. I have a horrible brake squeal. MB has replaced the pads, then turned the rotors, then replaced pads & rotors and now has replaced the pads with EBC SUV/Green Stuff. The squealing is worse than ever. It does not matter whether the brakes are cold or hot, going forward or backward, hard or soft. They just sound *BAD*. You know it is bad when the driver of a dilapidated Olds Ninety-Eight turned and looked as I was braking to a red light.
2. The Bose "Audio Pilot" volume control adjusts erratically. This is a similar problem I had on my 350Z, but disabled it at the microphone with a simple $1 resistor from Radio Shack. It insults my intelligence that car manufacturers assume I am too lazy, or stupid, to adjust the volume control myself.
3. With the climate control on 'AUTO', an outside temperature of 50 degrees, and the climate control set to 74 degrees, the air conditioner is blowing cold air non-stop. Once the heat is turned up to 78-80 degrees, the cabin will begin to warm, but then hot air is blowing through the vents. MB says that there are no problem codes.
This should be a nice little appetizer for you. Looking forward to your response.
There is a DTB for your radio complaint, have our dealer look into it.
As far as your climate control. It could be a lot of things I havent see any pattern failers for the system yet. If you had a bad in-car temp sensor then it would set a code for that.
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don't replace the pads....
keep the EBC pads, just make sure the factory stainless shim pieces are still there. Pull out the pads, put a thin coat of hi-temp disc brake grease on each side of the shim & re-install. This will stop the squealing.
I had the same problem with mine, they're quiet now!
I had the same problem with mine, they're quiet now!
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Had the same problem that you are experiencing with my 02 ML500, except I never experienced the audio pilot problem. After 6 complete changes of pads and rotors MB came out with a new part number pad. This solved the problem although I notice this winter some very mild squeal when the brakes are cold. I can live with that. Re the climate control, my dealer changed the sun sensor and that solved that one. Had numerous others mostly with the new stuff for 02 when I took delivery in Aug 01. While I really like driving this thing it has had many more problems than my 98 ML320 had. I will say that my dealer is excellent and knocks himself out to satisfy me.
