*Fix Solved* ML320 ML350 ML430 ML500 W163 starting issues or kill switch issue.

[@longhuynh5249]

Thank-you for sharing, great help that save people money. Some dealerships charge thousands by coming up with different associated (fabricated faults).

[@opinionsvary3132]

Thankyou for takig your time to help others mate. Cheers.

[@NancyGonzalez-gx4to]

Does the immobilizer need to be programmed with the key fob? If so, how?

[@json4061]

Watching 4 years later and have almost the same mileage on an 03. About 20 miles apart.

[@manofgod8672]

The correct name for the part is transponder immobilizer not kill switch or ignition switch they are different

[@johnnylundgren6546]

Thank you for sharing. I have had this problem for a couple of years. And the dealer told me to scrap the car? It would be nice to go out on the road again.

[@rusty9129]

Great video, but sadly it didn't solve my problem. 1998 ML320 with the 1570 code. I replaced the immobilizer exactly as you show here and I replaced the car battery to make sure everything is fresh and ready. I have both original keys and tried both keys and nothing has changed. It will try to start and immediately dies. So, I'm almost $300 into this and have made zero progress. What is next in line after the immobilizer? What do I try next?

[@salmanafsari7137]

I have the same problem. In the past I changed keys and the problem got fixed. This time the key are in the back order and considering trying your method. Before you resolved it, did the security light on the dashboard blink while you had the key in the ignition? Did the security system recognize your key?

[@Bugby67]

Good info,keep up the good work

[@heathermaqueda8142]

OMG!!!!! Thank you!!!! I am having the exact same problem I have had it five different mechanics no not the Mercedes dealer I didn’t want to be left out for taking the 1999 into Mercedes 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️. No one could figure out what was wrong and help me 🤬 An absolute ridiculous question I’m sure 🤦🏼‍♀️. But I have sound that win the car temperature is at least 85° I have no issues with it starting. I have went as far as to buy a space heater and put it in front of the Mercedes in the garage to keep the car warm in the winter. Thank goodness I live in Phoenix and it’s warm enough about eight months of the year. When Alex at least 45° in the car starts no problem it’s only when the car is called that it will not start??? And when it doesn’t start what does exact same thing yours does. Starts up ones for two seconds and then dies. Could this be the same problem you were having?

[@vloggydelight6874]

It could be. I think there's something in the sensor that works better at certain temperatures. For me once the car started and I kept driving, it would start fine. When it was cold it usually had more issues starting. This is such a cheap fix, it's worth a shot.

[@mwijagenelsoni357]

Wonders my ml 320 mercedes after having hard start and aceelation pedal goes different means means virsevirse I changed air sensor upside down and it works /car moving was not moving after putting D or R

[@richardrada8108]

Hi, I have 2003 ML500. I open the door, car comes to life? All warning lights on dash, cabin fan motor on, start error on led odometer. I remove a relay under the hood, a bunch of times, maybe it goes back to “normal” or wait 1/2 hour and then normal. Start up & drive away. Works fine rest of the day. Then tomorrow maybe normal or maybe repeat. I have $3K of dealer & independent Merc guy, can’t fix it? Any ideas? Thanks

[@carlburr1462]

Great video! Thanks!

[@88MAQ]

Thanks a lot for your video it helps me a lot

[@EjiroEjiro-v7c]

Thanks for the information

[@amarie_love8923]

Do you know what the piece you pulled is called? So I can order one..

[@carlogarcia6496]

Hi it's called transponder switch part# 163 545 40 32

[@Menga213]

@@carlogarcia6496 do you need to get it program? Where can you get it program?

[@catnap-y-3sm]

so i have a ml 430 2001. my runs but then when i step on the accelerator it does get it so i have to turn it off and turn it back on so it to get the gas pedal do you know what could it be

[@vloggydelight6874]

It could be a variety of things? Maybe the TPS sensor or maybe the camshaft sensor issue. Check those to start.

[@Menga213]

Did you change the invention tumbler? Did you get it program? Abou how much you paid for the parts?

[@vloggydelight6874]

I just plugged it in. Didn't need to do anything. Just swapped it out. I paid about 15-18 dollars for the part from a junk yard

[@carlosbeltran6510]

Did you get any codes before you changed out the sensor?

[@vloggydelight6874]

No codes. At least not w a standard reader. I don't have a Benz reader.

[@carlosbeltran6510]

i am about to order one, i hope it works. i just took my old one off. im scared cause after i took the old one off i tired to turn the key for the heck of it and the key will not turn at all...

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@carlosbeltran6510 that's weird. It should not affect the keys. How much was the one you found?

[@atlma2]

@@carlosbeltran6510 did you find a fix. I have the same issue

[@carlosbeltran6510]

$150.00 Not yet, I haven't tried to go further yet.

[@stevedelisle4549]

Does the original key work? Or did you have to get the key for the new part from the junkyard?

[@vloggydelight6874]

No. I kept my key. Since it's just the sensor and not the actual AAM it does not need to be programmed. Just swap it out and your key will work.

[@stevedelisle4549]

Did your key still work to unlock and lock the doors with the fob?

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@stevedelisle4549 the fob is unaffected. That connects to a different part of the computer. If for some reason the fob ever loses connection (which should not happen with this fix). You can reprogram. If you google the instructions you can find them.

[@edwardbarr5163]

I know I'm a few years late here to the party but does anyone have a part number? Currently dealing with a customer's 99 ML430 doing the same thing

[@yesir82]

Thanks for the great video. I was just wondering, I have a mb ml350 2004 and every time I start it..it always has a false start then I have to wait and start it again and it starts right up. If I stop for maybe 10 mins it doesn't have the false start. But for maybe over 30mins stops it will do that. Do you think it might be my key ignition sensor (key transponder immobilizer) or maybe the gas pump is not pulling enough gas to help it start on the 1st try? Thanks!

[@vloggydelight6874]

It is hard to say. It could be this or you're right, it could be the pump or even a crank sensor. Any engine lights?

[@Menga213]

Did you figure out the problem? Was it your fuel pump? Or Ignition switch?

[@lana-cw4nd]

My car is doing this also so I did this and still starts and stops?

[@vloggydelight6874]

Did u buy a new ring sensor or used? If it's used it could be a bad unit?

[@justinbokola1897]

thank you so much i will try this

[@michaeliwekuba7625]

Need help I have a 1999 ml430. I have got my starter change and my alternator checked and everything and the mechanic said everything on the car is great even the battery. Only problem is that sometimes the car starts and sometimes it don’t. I turn it all the way and all the lights come on and work with the window and all and the car still won’t crank. Idk what the issue is with car Fr I’m thinking is the transponder but my mechanic telling me I need a ignition switch.

[@michaeliwekuba7625]

Literally there nothing with the car at all no lights come on when it wants to start so idk what the issue is.

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@michaeliwekuba7625 Try doing what I did on this video.

[@michaeliwekuba7625]

Alright I will thank you and I will let you know

[@michaeliwekuba7625]

@@vloggydelight6874 where can I order it I’m from NC and those are hard to find

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@michaeliwekuba7625 I just searched ebay and found these...www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=w163+immobilizer&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1313

[@tarilynelliott6208]

I have 1998 Mercedes, it starts, but hard to turn steering wheel, thought I need transmission fluid, but was good. What could my problem be?

[@vloggydelight6874]

Your power steering is out or it might need fluid. If its out of fluid, you might have a leak. Is your serpentine belt good?

[@tarilynelliott6208]

@@vloggydelight6874 I am not sure what that is?

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@tarilynelliott6208 I would start with checking your power steering fluid. It's right in the front of the engine bay

[@tarilynelliott6208]

@@vloggydelight6874 okay

[@tarilynelliott6208]

Good morning, also my battery light is staying on. Do I need a new battery?

[@zeuso714llldd2]

I replaced the sensor with another one and it’s doing the same the problem. What else you think can be the problem ?

[@vloggydelight6874]

Was it new? If it was used, then it might be a bad unit? Sometimes the chip inside the key breaks off from its location. If you can shake the key and hear it rattle. That may also be ur problem.

[@tiredwallflower]

Did you notice if your Red LED security light was flickering before you changed the ignition key ring?

[@vloggydelight6874]

Mine doesn't have that led light. That or my led doesn't work. So I never noticed that at all

[@tiredwallflower]

@@vloggydelight6874 your red led light is above your fog light button. Its the light that blinks to let you know your key is being read by the transponder reader that is around your ignition and that your immobilizer is reading the key.

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@tiredwallflower I checked and I never see that light on. I found it but it never turns on. I gues that led must not br working

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@vloggydelight6874 can you send me a link to where you buy your GLOVES? Please

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@DiaperSNiFFER www.harborfreight.com/search?q=gloves

[@lopakiloc4130]

HELP ME SOMEONE TRIWD STEALING MY CAR they got it almost started before I saw them my hood was open and my ignition was torn apart the cylinder and my car was stuck halfway on and I had to unplug it to not kill the battery I replaced the cylinder and now my key fob doesn't work even with a new battery in it and my car won't start the ignition does not make the click sound that it would normally make and when I hook the battery up it still turns part way on and when I try to turn it off with the key it does nothing, I have no car and have to travel from Moses Lake to Seattle for my cancer doctor please any advice

[@vloggydelight6874]

That's hard to figure out. They could've disconnected or tampered w the main computer. Did they try to jam something through the key igntion? If u saw ny video. There is a sensor around where the key goes. If they took that out or broke it. It needs to be replaced

[@rflores70312]

Thanks brotha !!!!

[@everythingnje]

Hi i also have an ml320 it does the exact same thing.Well first it will lose power u will only be able to drive at around 20km.Then if u park it and turn it off it wont start for the next 12hours to 24hours.It does the exact same thing when trying to start it. Could it be the same issue like urs.

[@vloggydelight6874]

Sounds to me like your car is going to LIMP mode. So the computer is limiting the engine. You need to hook it up to a code reader and if u don't have check engine light on. It might be a transmission issue that needs a differenr reader for those codes.

[@kennigen5739]

Hi does it appear just with warm engine ? if yes its the crankschaft sensor pay attention dont trust this video you cant swap parts like this without coding it only the ignition coil can be swap without coding.. I have 2 mls 320 since 15 years now the one has 443k on the tacho

[@everythingnje]

@@kennigen5739 yes the very first time it happened was on a very hot day.It was about a few weeks after the car just came from getting a brand new steering rack straight from Germany.Ever since it came from the mechanic its been doing this every now and then.But thanks i will pay attention to what u said .

[@Californiagent]

Nice

[@luzukodikiso3853]

Good day. I have an ML320 1999 and it does the same thing when starting. What happened was that when I was driving, I stopped at the robots and when I tried to take off and accelerate it did not move as if it had no power. I switched it off and and tried to start it again but it starts but does not idle and switches off. What could be the problem?

[@vloggydelight6874]

It actually could be your crankshafts position sensor. Very common on these and super cheap and quick to replace.

[@lopakiloc4130]

@@vloggydelight6874 Thats was my problem at first I replaced it and it fixed the problem

[@miketnkz3465]

Do any of you know why does mine just keeps trying to start until it turns off?

[@vloggydelight6874]

I have no idea. It could be many reasons. If it starts and dies like mine does in this video or the video I linked. It could be the fix it showed.

[@rm1067]

Bonsoir j'ai le même je démarre il s'éteint est-ce que si je change la pièce que vous avez changé est-ce qu'il démarre où faire une programmation des clés merci beaucoup de me dire un peu plus car je suis bloqué sans voiture je sais pas quoi faire

[@vloggydelight6874]

Hello. I used google translate to understand what you wrote. Je ne parle francais... But I think what you were asking is if by doing this to your car, if it will fix it? And will it need programming? It does not require or need programming. It will just work as soon as you replace it. This is just the sensor for the key. Hopefully this makes sense. Good luck.

[@rm1067]

@@vloggydelight6874 merci beaucoup pour le renseignement de m'avoir répondu si je change le boîtier est-ce qu'il faut le même numéro que le mien ou pas merci beaucoup

[@dimopetrov4982]

Thank you very much! I hope my problem is the same. How much it cost that part from the junkyard,I found it on eBay for $95 free shipping. Do you think is good deal? Thanks!

[@vloggydelight6874]

I paid 15 at my local junkyard. So st 95 that's a lot more than I would pay. You might consider getting it new from the dealer at that price.

[@carlosbeltran6510]

Can you send me the link, I can't find this part anywhere?

[@dimopetrov4982]

@@carlosbeltran6510 www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W163-ML-Class-98-05-Key-Transponder-Immobilizer-OEM-A1635454032/174159340552?hash=item288cb4a408:g:asgAAOSwecJagLMd

[@dimopetrov4982]

@@carlosbeltran6510 He increased the prise now but before you do anything,open the filter box and take the air sensor out and clean it,ease fix.That was my problem.I hope it helps,thanks!

[@reki353]

when i turn the key the car just clicks and thats it, no crank/turning over what so ever. Its not the battery or the fuses or relay...

[@vloggydelight6874]

It sounds like a bad battery or the terminals to the battery are in bad shape. Did u get the battery checked? Are the terminals nice and clean?

[@reki353]

@@vloggydelight6874 the terminals are clean and all the lights and stuff works. I tested it with a multi-meter and its a nice 11.89V. When someone else turns the key, the multi-meter says that the battery is at a constant 11.89V.

[@vloggydelight6874]

Next step is to check the starter. Sometimes when they die you can give them a nice knock with a mallet ir even a hammer to get it started again. But it will need to be changed if it is the starter

[@reki353]

@@vloggydelight6874 thanks ill try that, but other than that can you think of anything else?

[@vloggydelight6874]

@@reki353 sometimes the ground cable to the terminal of the starter relay gets exposed. Check that? Wrap it w electrical tape. Also check the starter relays, and fuses

[@rayban8680]

Dude, appreciate the vid, very helpful, but man, that jittery camera is hard to track.

[@vloggydelight6874]

My bad! Will do better

[@LuisVega-mw3uz]

Mine starts for 10 minute and stops???

[@vloggydelight6874]

A bad ring will do that. But it could also be other things. This is a cheap and easy job. It might be worth it to change out and eliminate one possible cause. Just make sure that the part you use is a good one. I had the bad luck of changing out my front differential. I bought it used and had to go through 3 before I finally found a good one.

[@marcushubbard1947]

I need help with my truck. 1999 Mercedes ML430 1. Check engine Light Code: P1747 P0105 P0410 2. ETS Light 3. BAS/ESP Light

[@vloggydelight6874]

P0105 correlates to the MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor), which is on the front left of the engine near the idler pulley mounted by a single fastener to a bracket from the water pump. It has a vacuum line or two and an electrical connector going to it. Check it very carefully, the lines get brittle and crack, sometimes it is hit during maintenance and a line falls off or a nipple on it breaks (it can also be damaged if the idler pulley fails and the belt whacks it). It's easy to change and not terribly expensive, either.

[@vloggydelight6874]

Here is the procedure you should use to find out what the problem is for p0410 1. check fuse #45 in the underhood fuse/relay box and see that it is not blown. 2. remove plastic engine cover. 3. with a cold engine, have someone start the engine while you determine if the Air Pump is running. If so immediately shut the engine off. If it does not run, post back for further directions. 4. remove both Shut-Off Valves. There is only one bolt that holds each one. Also make sure you remove the small metal gaskets. 5. have someone start the engine and with your hands feel that there is exhaust fumes coming out of the two open ports on the engine where the Shut-Off Valve occupied.

[@vloggydelight6874]

Ets and bas/ESP you should check the brake pedal sensor. Easy to change. Once u change it. It should clear up if it is that sensor.

[@marcushubbard1947]

I will keep you posted. Thanks