ML500 - 2005 - Vent Valve Vapor Canister - Replacement
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ML500 - 2005 - Vent Valve Vapor Canister - Replacement
Mercedes Part No: 163 476 0232 Vent Valve Vapor Canister - is no longer available. What replacement part will substitute for the original. Any electrical connection issues?
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I researched online for similar problems and was able to determine that the part was located under the car, by the exhaust pipe hanger. I removed the part and the part number is on the device. The part is no longer available through MB and most auto part shops list it as No Longer Available. I was able to find a replacement canister through an independent supply shop. I am waiting for the part to arrive, to install and check operation.
This is a device that triggers a CEL on the emission control system. The car is due for registration renewal and requires a smog check. The car can not pass the test with a CEL on and the OBDC system needs to clear the code before the car will pass the test.
One would think that the MB team would have come up with a cross reference for a replacement part.
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2002 ML 320 & 2006 ML500