2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) — Repair Solution

3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Fuel System - Diesel · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) Fuel System - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML320 (W164)
Year: 2008
Engine: 3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Fuel System - Diesel

Customer Complaint

Non starting issues.

Problem Summary

Cranks but won’t fire for some time unless tried a few times. Intermittent issue.

Just a extract from bigger Assist story MERML08111.

This covers just the fuel side of the story in brief.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML08122
Vehicle2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164)
Engine3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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