Mercedes ML350 Starts, Runs & Shuts Off. Intermittent. W163 W164 W166 ML320 ML55 AMG ML270 CDI ML430

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In this video I am working on this beautiful 2003 Mercedes ML350.
It has a problem. It starts, runs for a little and shuts off. Sometimes when the engine is hot and you give it gas, it dies right away.
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[@simonsafi7589]

I don't know how much to say thanks for this amazing video , and I have a peace of mind knowing my alternator won't damage electronic parts if it goes bad, those vehicles are amazing. Thank you again.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting! Check out my other videos please🤝

[@klwthe3rd]

I've heard of alternators overcharging but in my 25 years experience I've never seen it happen till this video. I'm pretty sure that the over voltage blew out those front headlights for sure. I never get tired of watching Vito diagnosis these weird symptoms on MB. He really is a very talented mechanic.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you so much for your support, sir!! It means a lot!🤝🙏

[@harryrackard7643]

This problem of shutting off is very similar to my 2014 ML350. None of the techs I have taken it to can resolve the problem. The last thing I want to do is take it to a dealer and pay those astronomical way off prices to have it repaired (e.g. $800 for A $170 BATTERY OR $400 TO EXAMINE AN ISSUE WHEN MOST TECHS DO IT FOR FREE) Hopefully this is the solution, will keep you informed. Thank you Vito.

[@Megasty15]

I just got another ML350 with a dozen silly problem. Alternator, starter, wrong battery (H6 instead of H8), fuel pump, steering pump, struts. Everything I had to do in 10 years on my 1st one, I had to do on this one in 6 months. The kicker was the blown up AC compressor, it had a quarter-sized hole in it. I got it for pretty cheap though. I'll still buy it again in a second just for having another chance to learn this truck.

[@cindesetiawan9175]

it happened to me too, thanks for the vodeo.. it help me a lot, in my case a day after this happened, the alternator just give up and red batterry light came on. thanks again.. 👍👍

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Glad to hear you fixed it! Check out my other videos and playlists! I save and restore lots of old school German cars!

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Hello Vito my friend. Thanks so much for demonstrating uncompromising work ethic and passion for what you love doing. Cheers.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you so much Mike! It means a lot! I also love your passion and videos! They’re amazing! I’ll visit your channel soon🤝🙂

[@Leo70780]

You have really good problem solving capabilities A great job helped me out a lot thanks

[@ChristopheZ]

i had my alternator replaced a few weeks ago on my 1993 W124 400E...it was original with 265K miles!!!!

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Nice! She held up a really long time! Did it stop charging?

[@ChristopheZ]

@@VITOSGARAGE yes..it started making a noise and stopped charging..

[@mzee5533]

I’m at 177k km on a 04 w211 with original alternator. I’m planning to rebuild the alternator. Will change the regulator and Bearings

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@mzee5533 great idea. I am a big fan of preventative maintenance!

[@cachito13]

I changed the air suspension compressor on a 08 GL 450, after that ,the engine starts, but after a few seconds when the compressor starts it stalls, do you think it could be the same issue?

[@geotnb3732]

Bro my 14 ml 350 radio keeps Turing of while I drive please tell me why and how to fix it I tried everything

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Could the engine shutting off, be to protect the engine,or it*s electrical connection.

[@Ravenola]

Same story with my 2003 ml350, just replaced voltage regulator, easiest job, unscrew 2 bolts and that is it. 30USD part. Who told you that it is not easy to do. 1 hour job overall.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

The voltage regulator is internal and you can't really get just the regulator by itself, at least here in USA I haven't heard of. If you have an old school Benz then yes. Starting late 90's- no

[@Ravenola]

@@VITOSGARAGEDid you read what i have written? "2003 ml350", exactly the same as in video, made for US market, with factory installed alternator. Voltage regulator par# Bosch oem F 00M 144 153 or MB # 003-154-97-06. Prices from 60 for Bosch to 120 for MB although they are same. You can also get no name from 15USD. Easiest job to replace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5a2fniaZtxsac0 From 15:45

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@Ravenola New Bosch alternator was $150. Just install a new alternator man. Your bearings are gonna go bad soon anyways and other internal parts. Just install the whole new thing and have a piece of mind..

[@Ravenola]

@@VITOSGARAGE Already did, changed all bearings (2) and regulator. 2 years passed. And main point here is that voltage regulator is changeable part and easy to change. That is it. Of course it is easier to change whole parts with new ones, but money my friend. If I have money I would change whole car with new one. :) Good luck.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@Ravenola Money? I am not rich either but I save and restore about 10-20 old school cars every year. You probably only saw this video on my channel haha

[@SpiritJellyfish1]

PLEASE READ AND HELP ME! I have a 2003 Mercedes C200 2,1 CDi W203 model. It’s a nice car. It runs great. BUT the car stalls when i drive it. Then it starts right back up. No mechanics knows the problem. It doesn’t show anything on the scanner. I’m so TIRED of it.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

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[@jimthompson909]

My 07 w211 E-class is shutting off when idle and driving the lights all flash real quick but my battery is low and every morning I lose comms with the instrument panel and have to let it run for 10 seconds and restart it. I guess my alternator is starting to go!

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Install a new battery and see what happens. Scan the modules for fault codes

[@adrianthompson6936]

I have a benz ml250 cdi that shut off while driving and start back up after easily. Scan no code was found can u help me

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Very strange. Is it still doing it?

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Could it be a recalled alternator, sometimes it happens, check the recall notice, by putting your cars information it will show all the recalls that particular model may have

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Not sure about the recalls. I don’t think they have the alternator recalls on M112 engines. Those alternators actually rarely go bad. But in this case, it went bad by overcharging

[@magovera4290]

i have a gl450 year 2010 i change the battery but even with the new battery the vehicle shut of

[@VITOSGARAGE]

What exactly happens ?

[@mzee5533]

Did you replace the alternator or just repair it change the regulator?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Replaced the whole alternator with a new one from Bosch

[@toyajones2193]

Hi I have a ml350 2001 it shuts off too its leaking and I hear the steering

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Message me on Instagram: vitosgarageyoutube

[@ChristopheZ]

I would have done the belt too since you were removing it :)

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Great advice but the belt was in perfect condition. Absolutely no cracks and felt good:)

[@wernerdanler2742]

What was that loud knocking coming from the engine? Almost sounds like a rod. If you push the bushings in the ears/brackets for the alternator flat to the inside of the ear the alternator will slide right in. Just use a pair of channel locks. No lube needed. I found out the hard way taking my alternator in and out several times back when I was having trouble with my 01 e320. I have never heard of one overcharging but I guess if the regulator stuck it could do that. I would have just replaced the regulator. They are not to hard to get at. With an overcharge situation you know the alternator is working just fine. Those alternators are not cheap!

[@VITOSGARAGE]

It’s easier and faster to replace the whole alternator. It was over $200 for new Bosch unit and it has a warranty. And no, that’s not a rod knock. The car has been sitting for a while and the lifters are trying to wake up. The truck is doing amazing. We drove it 250 miles that day

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@VITOSGARAGE You actually lucked out that it was a Bosch. Mine was a Valeo which mercedes, BMW and other European car makers used at random. I think the alternator is actually a Bosch because my old one had Bosch stickers on it but the volt regulator and the way it fit on it are different. After trying a Bosch regulator, which as I said didn't fit, then Valeo which didn't fix the problem, I got a rebuilt Valeo, which didn't work and then got a second one which did. So I took the alternator on and off at least 5 times. I got good at it though! Lol AutoZone wanted over $400 for a new one so I know the dealer would want more. After the hassle with the rebuilt ones which weren't that cheap, I could have gotten a new one on line for $235. What I was never able to find out was if I could have put a Bosch unit on and not had a problem with it.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Wow that’s crazy!! Sounds like you had a crazy time with that alternator! At least it’s all fixed up now! And yes, we got this new Bosch alternator for a good price with 2 year warranty at the local parts store. But I prefer to buy all my parts online. However, we wanted to put this truck back on the road as soon as possible🙂

[@michaelquintero947]

Hi Vito great video. Have you ever experienced a ml320 w163 not shutting off? It does it randomly. I have to pull fuses to turn it off. Any idea what this might be?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Hello sir. Thank you! Is this what your W163 is doing right now? Is it an intermittent issue? When the problem occurs, have you tried wiggling the key and the actual ignition? Have you tried tapping on the ignition? I really feel like it’s the starter ignition module (where you put the key in). What year is your car? Do you have a key fob on yours or does it have a mechanical key to start it?

[@michaelquintero947]

@@VITOSGARAGE hello, thank you for replying. The problem is intermittent. I haven’t tried doing anything with the key. I’ve just tried the different key and waiting. After that I started to pull fuses. It’s a 2002 and it has key and key fob combo like the 2000 Jetta’s.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

I think the problem you’re having is an ignition switch or the whole lock cylinder. You have to get to the back of the ignition switch and check the wiring. When you turn off the truck, and if it doesn’t turn off, you can use a test light and see if you still have power coming out of the ignition switch on a couple of wires. If you do have power, your ignition switch is bad. Wiring schematic is your best friend in this case. However, if you don’t want to test it out, you can try replacing the ignition switch.

[@garethbird4259]

Dude, don't you ever sleep! Always fixing cars in the dark! Or maybe you are some kind of Mercedes vampire lol 😆

[@VITOSGARAGE]

😀😀😀 Thank you! Yes, I am a night Mercedes vampire and maniac!😀🤝

[@JohnnyAgarrado]

Crankshaft sensor

[@user-qd3eb2yx7c]

2005 c320 start and then

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Fuel pressure is good?

[@toyajones2193]

Can you call me seriously the lesson who sold me this car is my mechanic and he is not good I took it in he fixed it and then it's still leaking and it shuts off

[@pman223456]

@ 7:50 why he use his hand on the foot pedal ? LOL

[@VITOSGARAGE]

What’s wrong with doing that?

[@michaelc.1920]

Hi Vito, where are u located, like to come see you

[@VITOSGARAGE]

I’m currently in Washington state

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

You can tell car has been sitting because lifter noise is sooo bad

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Honestly it’s not that bad. I’ve heard worse. All the fluids were checked before startup too

[@mahipalsingh9291]

please help me, i have w211 2003 e240 i have an issue that the car when reaches its normal running temperature stalls and dies then i need to start it again it starts then when i come to a stop i or after sometime of driving same issue then again i need to start the car again , sometimes it runs for 10-15 mins sometimes starts and dies i replaced the fuel pump still same issue

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Bad crankshaft position sensor

[@tuton1691]

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[@VITOSGARAGE]

?

[@8love87]

Alternator regular problem... it's a bosch ...I get form audi...its much better...

[@VITOSGARAGE]

We decided to replace an entire alternator. The vehicle is doing amazing. Thanks👍

[@modafoka24]

solderings inside the ECU computer. 2 years too late i know

[@VITOSGARAGE]

No. It was the alternator overcharging and causing a stall. No more issues after the alternator replacement

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Check the charging voltage as soon as you start it. If it’s over 14.9V it’s bad

[@jamesmcoy4409]

My ml320 1998 starts then cut off I change the crank shaft sensor aam module the key antenna I had the keys maid and it still keeps starting then shut of I’m so confuse these motors are the most reliable motors mb maid ant tips would really be appreciated 🙏🏾

[@modafoka24]

@@jamesmcoy4409 my car did also shut off 3 seconds after start. It was an ML 400 CDI When heating the ECU computer with a hairdryer it would keep running. So i knew it was a bad soldering inside the ECU. I send the faulty unit to a specialized company who fix the unit. And the problem was gone

[@modafoka24]

@@VITOSGARAGE very good, happy to hear you fixxed it.

[@xxdeadxangelx6150]

Junkkkkkk

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Explain boss