2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) — Repair Solution

3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Engine Not Cranking · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) Engine Not Cranking 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 Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

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

Owner suspected the issue related to the ignition key as one of the keys was actually faulty.

Problem Summary

The issue we experienced first up was just excessive cranking before it fired up.

Live data showed/confirmed that one key was faulty.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML08111
Vehicle2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164)
Engine3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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