2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 Repair Question
Asked on January 9, 2009
2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 Car Over heats normal while in idl
Engine Cooling problem
2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 87 miles
Hi my car over heats normal when in idle or driving. I have replaced the radiator fans and the engine fan clutch. It has enough antifreeze and everything else. I think it started when my MAF went out and i replaced it with an aftermarket. But that didnt work out right either because the engine would not recognize it it would turn off the check engine light off but the car would over heat and the fuel to air mixture was way off that it even cracked my CAT converter. after i drove the car for a little bit with that MAF sensor the car would overheat and shut off. Then i bought a factory MAF and put it in the car ran great but the engine does not stay at normal temperature it just goes up and down. If i park somewhere and stay at idle for a minute the engine temp rises when i start driving it goes down and i cannot figure out what the problem is.
2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 87 miles
Hi my car over heats normal when in idle or driving. I have replaced the radiator fans and the engine fan clutch. It has enough antifreeze and everything else. I think it started when my MAF went out and i replaced it with an aftermarket. But that didnt work out right either because the engine would not recognize it it would turn off the check engine light off but the car would over heat and the fuel to air mixture was way off that it even cracked my CAT converter. after i drove the car for a little bit with that MAF sensor the car would overheat and shut off. Then i bought a factory MAF and put it in the car ran great but the engine does not stay at normal temperature it just goes up and down. If i park somewhere and stay at idle for a minute the engine temp rises when i start driving it goes down and i cannot figure out what the problem is.
Answer
Replied on January 9, 2009
Do your radiator fans come on when the overheat occurs? Is the engine thermostat sticking?
Replied on January 11, 2009
no the fans do not come on when it over heats.
Replied on January 11, 2009
In the fuse block under the hood on the driver's side, check 30a fuse #44. This fuse feeds the fan relay for the cooling fans. If fuse is good, check the fan relay in the same location. Next, check 25a fuse #41 for the circulation pump and the relay next to it. Let me know what you find.
Replied on June 20, 2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 over heating problem,i have changed the fan and pulley
Replied on June 20, 2012
start with a leak down test to confirm a head gasket
check the thermostat for proper operation.
the radiator could also be clogged as well.
do not drive this until you have it repaired as you may damage the motor
Roy