2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) — Repair Solution

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

Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML320 (W164)
Year: 2006
Engine: 3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 177,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

Vehicle will not start.

Problem Summary

No start condition with no communication possible to the ECU. Power supply circuit appeared inactive despite ignition on. The ECU relay was not being triggered, preventing the ECU from powering up.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML061198
Vehicle2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 (W164)
Engine3.0L OM642.940 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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