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Report: Misfire due to cracking spark plug wires

Mercedes-Benz ML320 Problem
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Model Year Affected: 1998

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As the spark plug wires age and are exposed to heat cycling, they start to develop micro cracks in the insulation around the resistors, which causes misfires and poor fuel economy.

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