99 ML430 starting problem
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2007 Mercedes ML350, 1999 ML430
99 ML430 starting problem
I have a 99 ML I'm having a problem with. When I go to start it, it will run through the start cycle (turning over) but will not start. I will turn the key back to off and start it again and it will then start and run. This happens almost every time I start it. It sometimes starts a little "hard" on the second try but it always starts. If I shut it off for a minute or two, it will usually start on the first try. Any ideas? Thanks!
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It appear to be a fuel delivery problem.
Working with a cold engine, turn the key to pos. #2 and leave it there for 15 sec. and then turn the key to start.
If it does start, then the problem is the fuel filter or the fuel pump, or both.
Working with a cold engine, turn the key to pos. #2 and leave it there for 15 sec. and then turn the key to start.
If it does start, then the problem is the fuel filter or the fuel pump, or both.
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