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1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Sensor, Spark.
Mileage: 144,000 miles.

Asked on May 4, 2012

What is wrong that my ML430 won't restart after sitting for more than 5 minutes, but less than 30 minutes?

After being driven long enough to warm up and then shut off for 5 to 30 minutes, it starts, runs for 2 seconds, then dies. It has the updated fuel delivery system. It maintains good fuel pressure. The computer registers no error codes.
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Replied on May 4, 2012

Check to see if you are losing spark. If you are, check the crank sensor.

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