ML320 On Sand
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ML320 On Sand
I have an '01 ML320 and was planning on driving it on the beach this summer so I was wondering how well it would do on sand/loose ground. I know for sand that I have to air down the tires to about half the pressure, but that's about it. Should I use Low Range? BTW my ESP/BAS light is on, and I can't manually disengage ESP via the button on the center console. ESP does work however, during the winter it made itself very obvious. Would ESP being on be a problem? How well does the ML's AWD system work in sand? Any other tips?
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2002 ML320, 2003 A160
Please read this: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...l#post10076161
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Please read this: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...l#post10076161
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If you want to bring your ML home, you should ideally have all relevant systems operational before you drive in the sand. Otherwise you may have the same fate as this GL owner.
http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...-fraser-island
http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...-fraser-island
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07 GL500 , 62 220Seb , 86 560SEL , 03 ML270
Just had my ML270 on the beach on Bribie Island Queensland Australia over the weekend. Went up the inland track. 22km of deep soft sand.
Perfect. Have done a lot of prep work. 265/70 17 Cooper Discoverer S/T tyres @18 psi.
Custom springs on the rear. Now I have 520mm from guard to wheel centre. Wound up the front tortion arm to give me 515mm guard to wheel centre.
Perfect. Have done a lot of prep work. 265/70 17 Cooper Discoverer S/T tyres @18 psi.
Custom springs on the rear. Now I have 520mm from guard to wheel centre. Wound up the front tortion arm to give me 515mm guard to wheel centre.
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If you want to bring your ML home, you should ideally have all relevant systems operational before you drive in the sand. Otherwise you may have the same fate as this GL owner.
http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...-fraser-island
http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...-fraser-island
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Just had my ML270 on the beach on Bribie Island Queensland Australia over the weekend. Went up the inland track. 22km of deep soft sand.
Perfect. Have done a lot of prep work. 265/70 17 Cooper Discoverer S/T tyres @18 psi.
Custom springs on the rear. Now I have 520mm from guard to wheel centre. Wound up the front tortion arm to give me 515mm guard to wheel centre.
Perfect. Have done a lot of prep work. 265/70 17 Cooper Discoverer S/T tyres @18 psi.
Custom springs on the rear. Now I have 520mm from guard to wheel centre. Wound up the front tortion arm to give me 515mm guard to wheel centre.
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Just a thought on your esp problem.
Are ALL of the tyres the same size(diameter)?
If they are not the esp will have a fit.
Check all of the wheel speed sensors and make sure they are clean.
Buy yourself a Launch X431 diagnostics tool and benz software.
Cost me AU $140. Works on all my mercs for clearing codes and lights and doing actuations.
Are ALL of the tyres the same size(diameter)?
If they are not the esp will have a fit.
Check all of the wheel speed sensors and make sure they are clean.
Buy yourself a Launch X431 diagnostics tool and benz software.
Cost me AU $140. Works on all my mercs for clearing codes and lights and doing actuations.
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Just a thought on your esp problem.
Are ALL of the tyres the same size(diameter)?
If they are not the esp will have a fit.
Check all of the wheel speed sensors and make sure they are clean.
Buy yourself a Launch X431 diagnostics tool and benz software.
Cost me AU $140. Works on all my mercs for clearing codes and lights and doing actuations.
Are ALL of the tyres the same size(diameter)?
If they are not the esp will have a fit.
Check all of the wheel speed sensors and make sure they are clean.
Buy yourself a Launch X431 diagnostics tool and benz software.
Cost me AU $140. Works on all my mercs for clearing codes and lights and doing actuations.
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My father got the codes read a while ago but never told me what the codes were or what they were for specifically. All he told me was that the ESP module had to be changed. I'm not sure if I should believe him or not, seeing that i have no idea of what codes he got. I've been meaning to get the codes read and see it for myself, I may be able to do that this weekend.
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All the tires are the same size, 255/65/16 all the way around. As for the scanner, is it this one: http://www.x431store.com/wholesale/o...de-reader.html
It is a dongle that goes into the OBD port on the car and bluetooths to
an app on my android phone. also available for iphone. They are different between the two.
I have a Red one and there is now an updated yellow one.
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07 GL500 , 62 220Seb , 86 560SEL , 03 ML270
Yes the tyres fitted but not a lot of room for suspension travel before the suspension mods.
And now he front's just hit on the inner guard on full steering lock. Without the inner guards, they don't touch at all.
And now he front's just hit on the inner guard on full steering lock. Without the inner guards, they don't touch at all.
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