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1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Crankshaft.
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Asked on June 16, 2009

1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 ML430 dies then will not start unt

Engine Performance problem
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

ML430 starts then dies and will not start until 15mins later
sometimes I can drive 60miles no prob
sometimes only 1mile then it dies, have to wait then restart

I can hear the starter
new battery and alternator
I changed new sparkplugs but same problem
Avatar Asked by king13walker

Answer

Replied on July 17, 2009

probably needs a crankshaft position sensor. Very common failure item. Here is the location of it. Only get the part from the dealer.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170495_ckp_2.jpg

Tiny Answered by stevew84
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