2003 Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDi (W163) — Repair Solution

2.7L OM612.963 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Poor Performance · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDi (W163) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML270 CDi (W163)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.7L OM612.963 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

The vehicle was showing poor take off and not changing down gears as it should.

Problem Summary

We carried out our diagnosis prior to the vehicle going to a transmission specialist. The vehicle sent to us to check the auto-transmission electronics, suspecting it was in limp mode.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW103123
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDi (W163)
Engine2.7L OM612.963 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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