Re: [MBZ] ML third row seats?

Yeah I think there needs to be special mounts or something in the rear cargo area for them to latch onto, they aren't plug and play on any vehicle.  And yeah pretty useless and take up a lot of room. --FT On 3/26/24 10:18 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Could be. They’re pretty

Re: [MBZ] ML third row seats?

Could be. They’re pretty useless unless you’ve got a Thalidomide baby (sorry, couldn't resist the tasteless joke) and you would need to make sure you have all the mounting hardware. I think the few of these that got sold ended up like the extra row of seats from the family van - piled up in

Re: [MBZ] ML in AZ

Possibly not. Like it’s later cousin, the W164, the W163 had issues with power steering pump reservoirs, so much so that I am almost sure all the dealers still stock them. They do for the W164s with the M273, because I just ordered one for mine and they had it on the shelf. I’ve done them on

Re: [MBZ] ML in AZ

Pay me too much to make my problem yours --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 4, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/p/sNwyq8vFQcr6JtNG/?mibextid=79PoIi > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] ML vs GL

Yes. Now GLE and GLS --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2022, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Now that I have this 07 ML and can compare it side by side to the 08 GL, the > ML really is quite a bit smaller than the GL. I always thought it was just a > shorter GL, but its

Re: [MBZ] ML Sport v ML

And maybe the step bars on the sides. Purely cosmetic. MB did this sort of "tarting up" by just adding some different wheels and a few cosmetic changes and slapping a badge on it with a corresponding increase in price. At least they did with other models, I'm guessing it's much the same in this

Re: [MBZ] ML for somebody

I wonder why it’s $1700? Better reach out. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2022, at 6:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Honestly, this is the Golden Age for used Mercedes bargains. I don't > recall there ever being so many solid, dependable Mercedes models

Re: [MBZ] ML for somebody

Honestly, this is the Golden Age for used Mercedes bargains. I don't recall there ever being so many solid, dependable Mercedes models available for under $3k that still had years of life ahead. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 8:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2000

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

you're likely to need a new set within 4-5 years due to the sidewalls cracking. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML tars Do the tires sit

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

Do the tires sit outside or in a garage? My 2013 F150 has the original tires, about 30K miles, and they look good. The truck owner's manual says to replace a 7 years regardless of miles/wear. It sits in the garage unless I'm driving it, which is not that often or far. I'm thinking one more year

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

My pickup (‘05 Dodge 2500 SLT 4X4 5.9 Cummins) that I got in trade with my pops has Michelin Defenders (265/70/17) on it, make date 4th week of 2016. The tires have only about 30K miles on them, 16K of which I’ve put on in the last year. They are wearing perfectly. Other that last summer, the

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

On 2021-12-05 10:05, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: My personal hard line date code replacement is 5 years. Regardless of miles or tread. My Saturn allegedly had new tires in 2015. Mixed date codes 20-40 of 2014, so he probably bought them before winter of 2015, but gave me the impression he'd

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

My personal hard line date code replacement is 5 years. Regardless of miles or tread. After 5 years of age, the compounds start to fail and catastrophic failure [at speed] is pre-ordained. It is not a question of "IF" ... but "WHEN" and if "When" happens in traffic, at 75 MPH... there are not

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

Ahh, ok that makes sense. I looked that up once and forgot the details since. I looked at some of the other tires in the fleet snd couldn’t find date codes. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 4, 2021, at 7:41 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > IIRC, that is the 24th week of 2014, not that it

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

On 2021-12-04 19:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So the date code on these Lizetti tires on the ML is 2414 which I guess means either 2 or 4 of 2014. 2014, week 24. Or June 2014 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

IIRC, that is the 24th week of 2014, not that it matters. On Sat, Dec 4, 2021 at 6:10 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So the date code on these Lizetti tires on the ML is 2414 which I guess > means either 2 or 4 of 2014. That tracks with the guy at the

Re: [MBZ] ML breaks

Probably would do better if the unboxer actually had boobs... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 7:49 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Start a you-boob channel, Amazon Unboxing Adventures!, you'll get famous for mocking them. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] ML breaks

That’s a good idea. I’ll make a vid. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 30, 2021, at 7:49 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Start a you-boob channel, Amazon Unboxing Adventures!, you'll get famous > for mocking them. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > >> On Fri, Jul 30, 2021

Re: [MBZ] ML breaks

Start a you-boob channel, Amazon Unboxing Adventures!, you'll get famous for mocking them. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 5:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered a set of Bosch break pats from Amazon cheepcheep deals > (returns) a

Re: [MBZ] ML breaks

I scored a Cardone remanufactured brake booster for my 2003 ML350 off of Amazon warehouse for $120 last week. Retail is almost $400. Original box was banged up, which was the reason for the markdown, but the booster was perfect. OE new is nearly $600. I’ll roll the dice. -D > On Jul 30, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] ML, heal thyself

I learned about False Hope after my indy tech "cleared" the CEL in my 2014 GLK 250. It was wonderful for a few days - I thought the problem had been solved - but then the CEL again illuminated and my hopes were dashed. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 11:45 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] ML, heal thyself

As far as I know the CEL is not an instantaneous status indicator. It requires a certain persistence in a fault detection before it comes on. Likewise, once the fault itself is resolved, the CEL doesn't go dark (unless manually cleared) but stays on for some time (or some number of engine starts).

Re: [MBZ] ML

Best that it went to Haiti, Bob, believe me. I wouldn’t have sold it to anyone I knew. -D > On Feb 21, 2021, at 8:49 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I didn’t know you were thinking of selling you ML, Dan. Turns out it was > fortuitous that we did not do the deal in Lubbock that

Re: [MBZ] ML

I didn’t know you were thinking of selling you ML, Dan. Turns out it was fortuitous that we did not do the deal in Lubbock that Saturday, Kaleb, because the boy child has since decided he has no interest in regaining his license (cause the weather hasn’t been crappy for a spell). Knucklehead.

Re: [MBZ] ML 320 $500 - Was told that it ran but cannot get to start

How hard could it be to get running. Offer $300 and fool around with it a bit, drive it as a winter beater or flip it or part it out --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 12, 2021, at 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seat cushion replacements are cheap. The tire tread

Re: [MBZ] ML 320 $500 - Was told that it ran but cannot get to start

Seat cushion replacements are cheap. The tire tread indicates little use. Floyd needs this. On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-01-12 07:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > I’d offer $300 and take it, either get it running

Re: [MBZ] ML 320 $500 - Was told that it ran but cannot get to start

On 2021-01-12 07:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’d offer $300 and take it, either get it running or parts. Doesn’t look half bad I liked the interior color until I saw the right front seat. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML 320 $500 - Was told that it ran but cannot get to start

I’d offer $300 and take it, either get it running or parts. Doesn’t look half bad --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 12, 2021, at 1:00 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/brownsburg-1998-mercedes-ml320/7260654917.html > >

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

14.89/gallon since I bought it. It’s gotten as high as 19/gallon but the majority of the driving is surface streets. -D > On Jun 2, 2020, at 8:19 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mine's a 350. Should be called a 370. > What mpg does a 500 get, 14-16 or 16-18? > Mitch. > > On

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

Mine's a 350. Should be called a 370. What mpg does a 500 get, 14-16 or 16-18? Mitch. On Tue, June 2, 2020 6:35 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > ML320 or ML500? Mine's an ML500. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

ML320 or ML500? Mine’s an ML500. -D > On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:19 PM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Mon, June 1, 2020 8:35 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Didn't seem to affect fuel economy, >> either. It still sucked. > > I get 18-20mpg in local rural driving, my best

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

On Mon, June 1, 2020 8:35 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Didn't seem to affect fuel economy, > either. It still sucked. I get 18-20mpg in local rural driving, my best ever fill was driving to Grand Rapids last year to pick up a clothes washer, 20.6mpg. Driving to Cleveland and back with the

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

W163 is rated at 5000lb by MBUSA, I don't know what the international rating is. Curt's hitch is rated conservatively at 3500lb. Draw-tite's hitch is rated at 5000lb. There doesn't seem to be any difference in the hitches, the Draw-tite comes with a couple of angle brackets which you're supposed

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

When I needed to add trailer wiring to my volvo, I got a kit from eTrailer.com. Very easy, pre-wired harness and powered converter that plugs right into the stock taillight harness connections. No cutting or splicing wire. I'll never do it any other way again. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

There’s a really good thread on the Banzworld M163/4 forum about wiring in trailer lighting on the ML using a cheap controller and picking up the necessary connections i the left rear quarter. I did it on my ML500, took about 15 minutes to do and it works great. I have a 2” receiver on the ML

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing brake controller

Oh and I put a brake controller on my truck, it is some kind of accelerometer deal I guess, it was kind of a pain to wire up, wires to the battery then to the controller and back to the big plug. I guess the same thing would work on the ML, it’s nothing special. My suburban has the trailer

Re: [MBZ] ML Towing

There are guys on the ML FB group who tow all kinds of stuff with 163s including trailer/car rigs. The 163 doesn’t have the nannies that get unhappy with towing, 164s want a $2000 nanny setup to make the other nannies happy. So basically you can put on a hitch (there are 3000 and 5000lb

Re: [MBZ] ML meth dealer

"Blown head gasket" - and that's the GOOD news. On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 1:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/234316324523926 > > $1,200 > Vehicles > Listed

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

Dan - Sounds like I need to find a SDS somewhere around here.  Are they dealer only? I am having shifter problem than is a little different m than the one described. My 06 E350 will some days be fine (for a while) then stop shifting out of 1st or 2nd  (which ever one it start in).  The

Re: [MBZ] ML 250 Bluetec -needs hatch

Except Dimitri will weld it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 8:48 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Lol. Or loan it to Dimitri for the weekend... > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 8:44 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > >> Nah that will bang out & buff out. >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >>

Re: [MBZ] ML 250 Bluetec -needs hatch

Lol. Or loan it to Dimitri for the weekend... On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 8:44 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Nah that will bang out & buff out. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 8:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I wouldn't count on

Re: [MBZ] ML 250 Bluetec -needs hatch

Nah that will bang out & buff out. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 8:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wouldn't count on it. This could me a multi-thou repair. > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 5:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

I love my 1983 W123 wagon more every day... On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 8:31 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes and cheaper to assemble. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 7:09 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It is more convenient to

Re: [MBZ] ML 250 Bluetec -needs hatch

I wouldn't count on it. This could me a multi-thou repair. On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 5:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That should be a fairly easy item to find somewhere. Easy fix unless > the body is pranged. > > --FT > > On 1/23/20 4:57 PM, Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

Yes and cheaper to assemble. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jan 23, 2020, 7:09 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It is more convenient to assemble with rivets, but not for maintenance. > > Dan, what type of rivets are you needing a monster rivet gun for? Iuse both > solid aluminum rivets

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

Andrew, it seems that Mercedes went to rivets on window regulators in the late 90s. I know that W220 and W211 chassis cars use rivets as well. Probably cheaper to use and easier in production. The regulators aren’t nearly as substantial as in previous models, either. At least not in the W220s.

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

It is more convenient to assemble with rivets, but not for maintenance. Dan, what type of rivets are you needing a monster rivet gun for? Iuse both solid aluminum rivets with a little pneumatic gun, and cherrymax rivets (strong pop-type) with an airpowered gun that is rather large on the Cessna

Re: [MBZ] ML 250 Bluetec -needs hatch

That should be a fairly easy item to find somewhere.  Easy fix unless the body is pranged. --FT On 1/23/20 4:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb car? https://www.copart.com/lot/60873529 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

Although I wonder why they didn't use more convenient fasteners, e.g. screws or bolts. On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 3:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a riveting story! > > --FT > > On 1/23/20 3:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > The beater ML500

Re: [MBZ] ML Window Regulator Replacement

This is a riveting story! --FT On 1/23/20 3:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The beater ML500 driver’s window regulator puked a few weeks ago. I have tired of wrestling the window glass when I need to lower and raise it, so I popped for a new regulator from the stealership, which was

Re: [MBZ] ML 320

I paid $1300 for a 2003 ML500 with about 195k on the clock back in May from FB marketplace locally. Far from perfect, but for that price my expectations were low. It’s a great truck, I’m very satisfied with it. -D > On Aug 30, 2019, at 7:17 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > There’s

Re: [MBZ] ML 320

There’s a 2003 ML500 with 191Kmi on it that came up on Facebook Marketplace yesterday for $1700. Ad said that it runs and drives great! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2019, at 3:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 98-99 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] ML 320

98-99 Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > What are the years to avoid? > > Randy > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

Correct Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2019, at 10:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I need to take it to someone with the Fancy Computer, right? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jun 26, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I will

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

So I need to take it to someone with the Fancy Computer, right? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 26, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will remain in limp mode until the codes are cleared even if the problem is > fixed. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 26,

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

I will remain in limp mode until the codes are cleared even if the problem is fixed. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On June 26, 2019 at 6:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> I’ve never had to do a conductor plate

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

> On June 26, 2019 at 6:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I’ve never had to do a conductor plate myself, but it sure sounds like yours > is toast based on what you describe. Is toast, or was toast? I think he needs to clear the codes, get it out of 2nd gear, and see what codes

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

So all this is suggesting the conductor plate is not conducting, or the TCM is not C-ing.  I'll pull it again as Kaleb suggests and see if it has any oil in it.  If not then opening up the tranny and on to the conductor plate and solenoids. At least this thing is fairly roomy and not bad to

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

> I'm guessing this might now be related to the conductor plate or maybe the > solenoids are bad though I don't think they would all gakk at once. No, they wouldn't. They're all clipped into the conductor plate, though. Along with the two speed sensors, which are molded into the conductor

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

Pull the tcm back out and using a flathead screw driver you need to pry the circuit board out of the case and see if it’s full of oil. If so clean it out. If you replace the conductor plate test the solenoids while you are doing it. Google how to test them, it’s easy. You measure resistance

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

The SDS would not only show you the codes, you could see the WIS as it relates to the parts that are faulting along with "actual values” to see exactly what and when the faults are occurring. You can also run diagnostics on some systems, such as turning a particular component on and off

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

yabbut it is a several $100 wrench, which is why I want to avoid having to get one if I can, though I probably should at some point. --FT On 6/26/19 11:03 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: The "fancy computer" is just another wrench. In fact its a very important wrench because it means you don't need

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

The "fancy computer" is just another wrench. In fact its a very important wrench because it means you don't need to shotgun parts.VW only needs a cable, usually referred to as VCDS, the one I bought for my '98 Jetta paid for itself several times over. My '15 Jetta has CANBUS and wants a

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I had an email with a 20% code but it expired on 6/23 so I might just wait for another email and see if I can save $12.  I'll get the connector connected and everything cleaned and see if it drives OK then deal with the fluid later. --FT On 6/26/19 9:59 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

The codes didn't work on oil and sale stuff. Now I think they don't work on ATF either, but give it a try and see what happens. Any halfway decent shop should have one of these, which I think can clear 722.6 faults. I cleared all sorts of old HVAC and body codes from the ML with one, and it

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

Excellent, that is what I want to know! I'm gonna go buy summadis stuff https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/valvoline-maxlife-multi-vehicle-automatic-transmission-fluid-1-gallon-773775/8150020-P , looks like these trannies want some Special Sauce "236.14" to be happy and this works.  I'll

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

You’re overthinking this... The “codes” or errors are snapshots of faults that have occurred in the past or are currently present. The system will continue to operate properly in most cases, even with a fault code present. Some faults are “soft” in that if they only happen a few times and

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

It did show that 3 shift solenoids had errors and I cleared those but I guess there are more deeper in there.  The PO told me it had a pump code (from the fancy computer) which is why he thought that was the offending element of the tranny troubles. So if I don't clear the codes the tranny

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

That is correct Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2019, at 7:24 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was reading that I need the fancy computer to clear trans codes? I cleared > the OBD codes but I guess there are others only the fancy computer can clear? > > --FT > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

Correct. OBDII are common codes, like for emissions stuff, and do not cover systems like ACC or transmission. -D > On Jun 26, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was reading that I need the fancy computer to clear trans codes? I cleared > the OBD codes but I

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I was reading that I need the fancy computer to clear trans codes? I cleared the OBD codes but I guess there are others only the fancy computer can clear? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 26, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I vote for fix it first, then bring the

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I vote for fix it first, then bring the maintenance up to date. replace the connector, clear the transmission memory, and see if it shifts. if yes, go in and change the fluid and filter. If no, think about changing the conductor plate, but before you do anything, see if there's ATF in the

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

The conductor plate has absolutely nothing to do with keeping oil in. That's all part of the connector assembly, and its seals. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

That will be a great deal, if you can solve this with a new conductor plate or connector and a fluid / filter change. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 8:54 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I looked at another coupla vids of replacing the

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

I looked at another coupla vids of replacing the conductor plate, it seems like the electrical connector thingie is what seals it up, one o-ring into the conductor plate electrical socket and the other seals against the transmission body and the fluid is contained between the 2 o-rings. I'm

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

I seem to remember somebody buying a car with a new conductor plate that still had issues. Turns out they somehow managed to break the conductor plate where the connector attaches to it so that the terminals were no longer attached to the plate. ___

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

club tech event at a local dealership had our cars on their racks and the techs doing a once over of the car. Basically a safety check. For free. It got our data into their marketing machine. The funnest part for me was to be able to assist the techs who had never seen w115 or the

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

Thanks, I see about a million vids on these same issues, looks like the 722.6 is so common and the issues are so common, so that is good.  Best news is that these trannies seem pretty easy to deal with so that is good.  I'm hoping I don't have to open it up again, will check the connector and

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

Thanks! --FT On 6/22/19 7:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: P410 is your EGR or a clogged breather tube, a very common issue on these engines. You’ll find plenty of YT videos on clogged breather tubes, I’m sure. -D On Jun 22, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

P410 is your EGR or a clogged breather tube, a very common issue on these engines. You’ll find plenty of YT videos on clogged breather tubes, I’m sure. -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Plugged in my OBD reader on the ML this afternoon and got these

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

I'm watching a vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4=QvwxeCy8xRQ of the connector changing procedure so that looks easy enough with the proper attention.  Will see what that does then chase further if need be. tnx! -_FT On 6/22/19 6:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 0161

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

0161 is a "if that sensor doesn't heat up I'll have difficulty monitoring the performance of the catalyst" code. In other words, safely ignored unless you have to pass an emissions inspection. All those transmission electrical circuit codes are not governor pump related, they sound like "your

Re: [MBZ] ML Mania

That would be useful in Florida. -D > On Jun 8, 2019, at 10:11 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > you can buy a cheap little steam generator at a restaurant auction or even a > small boiler, heat your building and have steam to clean cars, floor, > upholstery, or whatever. > >

Re: [MBZ] ML Mania

you can buy a cheap little steam generator at a restaurant auction or even a small boiler, heat your building and have steam to clean cars, floor, upholstery, or whatever. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 6/8/19 8:27 PM: I have thought about getting the HF one

Re: [MBZ] ML Mania

I have thought about getting the HF one Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2019, at 8:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some ancient old Bissell, I think. Rarely gets used, I have to scrape the > dust off of it when I get it out. > > Had to do some repairs to it as well, It had been

Re: [MBZ] ML Mania

Some ancient old Bissell, I think. Rarely gets used, I have to scrape the dust off of it when I get it out. Had to do some repairs to it as well, It had been sitting so long that a kink in a hose that supplied the hot water to the pump had developed. It was right next to a hose barb at the end

Re: [MBZ] ML Mania

What steam cleaner do you have? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2019, at 6:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > More or less wrapped up everything that needs doing on the ML today. > > Steam cleaned the carpets throughout, cleaned the interior well, installed > the new windshield

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

Does Michigan still have concrete freeways? New England doesn't although I still remember the days of the "clunk clunk, clunk clunk." down the road. Here where frost heaving is an issue it would get worse every year even after paving over. They finally pulled all the concrete in the '90s.

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

Cool! Thanks! -D > On May 15, 2019, at 10:18 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 15, 2019 at 8:53 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> >> >> So the early MLs don’t care about taillight/brake light connections, >> correct? That would be a 163, right? > > I don't know about

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

> On May 15, 2019 at 8:53 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > So the early MLs don’t care about taillight/brake light connections, correct? > That would be a 163, right? I don't know about that, I used an independently powered light controller. If there be bulb out nannies, the input

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

I believe that is correct. The issue on the 164 is the stability control nanny, braking controller, and light circuit and sensors, and who knows what else. The magic box deals with all that stuff. I saw somewhere that this 99 I have is not concerned with those things but I cannot say with

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So the early MLs don’t care about taillight/brake light connections, correct? That would be a 163, right? -D > On May 14, 2019, at 10:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I put a Curt hitch on the W164 for a bike rack. it mounted to the factory > points. To hook in lights and

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Great minds deceive alike. Curt & Fred & i did some fast footwork that day in uhaul. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 14, 2019, 11:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:8 > Haha! Uhaul rents dollies to tow more MGs than were ever imported. > When I towed my

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Haha!  Uhaul rents dollies to tow more MGs than were ever imported.   When I towed my MBs, I also told them I would tow an MG.   I alternate between MG b and MG GT. Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 5/14/19 10:22 PM: Remember we had to tell uhaul it was an MG or something light so they

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Remember we had to tell uhaul it was an MG or something light so they would rent to us? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, May 14, 2019, 8:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kinda... When I got my '84 190D UHaul didn't want me to tow it with a > Ranger. It

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My 16’ double 3500lb axle trailer weighs 1800lb but only has a 5000lb tongue (is that the trailer part?). The shop I bought it from said if I brought it to them they’d weld up a 7000lb tongue to it. So technically I guess it should only have a 3200lb load but I have hauled 126 SELs which are

Re: [MBZ] ML for Towing?

I put a Curt hitch on the W164 for a bike rack. it mounted to the factory points. To hook in lights and to make the nannies happy you need a $2k controller. Factory tow package has all that so if you want to tow you should get one with that. This 163 I have has a hitch and light connector, I

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> On May 14, 2019 at 9:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Will it town a 18’ car trailer loaded with a 210 for example? In theory, that should be just within the 5000lb braked limit. The ML gives me the impression that it's SWB and on the tall side, I'm not sure if the

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Will it town a 18’ car trailer loaded with a 210 for example? Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2019, at 8:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 14, 2019 at 6:11 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> >> General rule - any vehicle can safely tow its own mass plus a >> bit. With

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> On May 14, 2019 at 6:11 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > General rule - any vehicle can safely tow its own mass plus a > bit. With trailer brakes - even more. Will the nannies scream > while you do it? I don't know. I believe Rich said something about turning off the nannies in a later

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