2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166) — Repair Solution

3.0L OM642 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction · Electrical

Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166) Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML350 (W166)
Year: 2013
Engine: 3.0L OM642 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Electrical
Category: Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction

Customer Complaint

Would not start, battery flat.

Owner was away from vehicle for about 5 hours and returned to a flat battery.

Problem Summary

Vehicle jump started by road service.

Vehicle ran but had most of the warning lights on dash, no instruments, no blinkers and interior fan on full speed.

The vehicle would not turn off normally. The way it was turned off was by holding the button for 5 seconds or more.

Once it was off it still had the dash light on for parkers and fog.

Had to hold the start button in for a period of time to get it to start.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML13436
Vehicle2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166)
Engine3.0L OM642 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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