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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 02:48 AM
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Hi all,

have ml 63 amg in w164 and have same problem, after 8 years is there any fix for this? maybe anybody knows if I will replace control unit of a transfer case to last A1645406701 maybe it will helps? software updates helps only for 1-2 weeks
Having this issue with my 07 ML63 as well....
It's only done 50k miles...
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mixja23
Having this issue with my 07 ML63 as well....
It's only done 50k miles...
The codes must be read in the ETC (Trans. Control Module) with a scanner. Read the the PDF as to what might have to be done.

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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
The codes must be read in the ETC (Trans. Control Module) with a scanner. Read the the PDF as to what might have to be done.

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MD802-M...autel+maxidiag
No codes have ever shown up for the transmission, either on DAS or my Carly....
And it's been plugged in more times than I care to remember over the last 2-3 weeks...!!
I didn't try this reset procedure yet, going out in about 45 minutes, will have a try then...
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 03:36 AM
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When the problem occurs, do not shut down the eng.. Doing so will erase the code.

So, carry the scanner with you and immediately read the codes in the ETC when the problem occurs.
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
When the problem occurs, do not shut down the eng.. Doing so will erase the code.

So, carry the scanner with you and immediately read the codes in the ETC when the problem occurs.
Problem with Carly is it doesn't seem to talk to that many of the 70 ECUs in this car, maybe around half only...
Not sure if it checks the transmission as I've only ever taken any notice of the fault codes that do show...!!
However, seeing as this happens at pretty much every speed bump, it wont be that hard to check next time...
Weird really as it doesn't really happen when slowing down to a stop, for lights etc...
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This is the best scanner reader and it will read the codes in every module.

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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
This is the best scanner reader and it will read the codes in every module.

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MD802-M...autel+maxidiag
Yeh, may have to invest tbh, Carly was mustard on my X%, you could get right into the car, coding and all sorts...
Merc version is really quite **** by comparison...
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I don't understand your lingo.
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
I don't understand your lingo.
My bad...

I had Carly for my X5, it was very good, you could get right into the bones of the vehicle and do a bit of coding etc, along with error code checking and clearing...
For the Mercedes, Carly is rubbish basically, only talks to half or so of the ECUs and there's zero coding or anything else for that matter...!!
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 04:29 AM
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Get that Autel scanner and you will be pleased.
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
Get that Autel scanner and you will be pleased.
Looking at the MD808 actually, as we speak...
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 04:34 AM
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Looking at the MD808 actually, as we speak...
If you have the money, do it.
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
If you have the money, do it.
Available on eBay for a tad over $200...
Just whacked an offer in, see what happens...!!
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
Used?
Nope, new...
$220 is cheapest, offered $180...
You never know...!!

There’s plenty on there as well...
Almost same price on Amazon as well, $227....
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Well, he didn't budge much but I got it for $210....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25365898085...torefresh=true
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When you get it, make sure you find out how to scan all the modules at the same time. Save all of them.
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
When you get it, make sure you find out how to scan all the modules at the same time. Save all of them.
I'm the only bloke I know who ever reads the instructions lol...
So I'll make sure I know what's what before I hook it up...

I've actually done the reset procedure this lunchtime and it actually seems a lot better...
I've only done about 5km around town tho, I'll find out for sure when I get to a speed bump if it's actually made any difference...!!
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Originally Posted by mixja23
I'm the only bloke I know who ever reads the instructions lol...
So I'll make sure I know what's what before I hook it up...

I've actually done the reset procedure this lunchtime and it actually seems a lot better...
I've only done about 5km around town tho, I'll find out for sure when I get to a speed bump if it's actually made any difference...!!
Did you fix your problem?

My problem still there, seems only valve body replacement will give something
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Originally Posted by Viktori
Did you fix your problem?

My problem still there, seems only valve body replacement will give something
Nope, it’s still *****....💩
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