M-Class (W164) Produced 2006-2011: ML280CDI, ML320CDI, ML420CDI, ML350, ML500, ML550

Multiple Codes and occasional CEL

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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 10:13 PM
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In a 2006 w164 Ml320 CDI (nearly 290,000km ) got a heap of codes and intermittent CEL, car in slightly better than Limp mode but will do 100kph but slow acceleration - doesnt seem to kick down (have had limp when can't get to 60kph)

codes (Autel scanner)
2095-1 - and 2094-1 B2/5b1 above limit also 3052-4 and 3053-4 B2/5b1 signal fault - where is the intake air temp sender? I have a motor I could swap it out from
2514-1 R39/1 vent line heater short to ground - this comes and goes
2601-1 and 2600-1 L and R MAF value too small also 2627-4 MAF faulty and 2603-4 short/open circuit - have changed both MAF sensors (had them) and codes still there
2526-2 Y77/1 charge pressure positioner - short to ground - is this the boost actuator? I did have to change it 4 months back
2530-2 M55 inlet port motor short to ground
2527-2 Left EGR short to ground

There is a fair bit of oil around the turbo (from the PCV) but I have 3 of these cars and that seems constant - although this car is the worst

I am thinking if I have a wiring harness failure or will a heap of oil in the connectors under the intake / turbo cause these codes?





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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 07:49 AM
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In a 2006 w164 Ml320 CDI (nearly 290,000km ) got a heap of codes and intermittent CEL, car in slightly better than Limp mode but will do 100kph but slow acceleration - doesnt seem to kick down (have had limp when can't get to 60kph)

codes (Autel scanner)
2095-1 - and 2094-1 B2/5b1 above limit also 3052-4 and 3053-4 B2/5b1 signal fault - where is the intake air temp sender? I have a motor I could swap it out from
2514-1 R39/1 vent line heater short to ground - this comes and goes
2601-1 and 2600-1 L and R MAF value too small also 2627-4 MAF faulty and 2603-4 short/open circuit - have changed both MAF sensors (had them) and codes still there
2526-2 Y77/1 charge pressure positioner - short to ground - is this the boost actuator? I did have to change it 4 months back
2530-2 M55 inlet port motor short to ground
2527-2 Left EGR short to ground

There is a fair bit of oil around the turbo (from the PCV) but I have 3 of these cars and that seems constant - although this car is the worst

I am thinking if I have a wiring harness failure or will a heap of oil in the connectors under the intake / turbo cause these codes?
Here are the locations of most of components.For the B2/5bi they do not show the location.





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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 01:32 PM
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thanks for that - just had the thought (it is 3am here so woke up with it) that could I have lost power to these components - It dawned on me I had a similar fault in a BMW E39 (5 years ago - multiple codes) and there turned out to be a blown fuse that didnt appear on any diagram (located beside the ECU) that was blown.

Would a lack of power to some of the components give a short to ground code? i assume it would give "faulty

Where could I find a Pinout and test procedure for some of these components - MAF might be easiest, and perhaps the other components that are easily accessible

Am I looking for 12v or 5v

is there a fuse that could be blown?
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 05:51 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 06:41 PM
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many thanks - just about to get to car and will check engine fuses - start at 101,103,105,118,120

that fuse assignment is brilliant - never seen anything so specific

I will post what I find - and if it blows again

Have been looking everywhere for pinout of MAF etc - can't seem to find it on the net
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turned out to be fuse 104 (15 amp)

it looks like it has been replace before me (we have had car from 175000km to 295000 km so a long time ago) as it was not quite the same fuse top

put in new fuse and it blew straight up

Took a gamble and disconnected swirl flap motor plug and stopped blowing fuse (thanks again Maj Dundee for its location)

inlet port motor control now only error code (and have CEL)

I have just done the "delete" on the swirl flap motor and put the resistor between the two middle pins at present. I do have a spare complete engine but it looks like a lot of work. And would prefer to leave the spare motor complete (it only has 45000km on it)

Have taken it for a drive and it seems to drive normally - have done an erase code which has cleared all codes - only stored codes were there after the "delete" so will see how it goes

Has anyone done the inlet port motor (swirl flap) delete, any feedback? am I right in saying the valves are held in open with a spring (it certainly drives ok with top end power)

Also has anyone done a catch can setup from the PCV - which I imagine was my problem in the first place??


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Old May 1, 2021 | 02:33 AM
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Try swapping relay KD with similar color relay.



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At present all good - no codes etc, the swirl motor delete seems ok..

will do the relay swap , seems like a good idea - same circuit as fuse 104 - (have a spare fusebox from wreck)

Is there a voltage/resistance check for the swirl flap (inlet port shutoff) motor?



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Is there a voltage/resistance check for the swirl flap (inlet port shutoff) motor?

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