Problem Reports
Mercedes-Benz ML320
Report: "No Start" Due to Drive Authorization's Failure to Recongnize Keys
Mercedes-Benz ML320 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Average Mileage: 139,477 mi (105,140 mi - 195,000 mi)
A no start condition may develop due to an anti-theft system fault. If the drive authorization module fails to recognize the keys, the engine will not start. In many cases, a new module and keys will be needed to correct this problem.
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Report #1Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 105,140 mi
Car refused to start and MB dealer says All Activity Module has to be replaced. I have only had car for two weeks and now am stuck with the cost of repair of $2,150.00.
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Report #2Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 113,000 mi
the car dosent star whit the send key and dont open the doors.
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Report #3slu59, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 195,000 mi
EnthusiastWent out to start it one cold winter morning and it would not start. Starter would engage but as soon as it would kick over it would stop. It was the key. Cost me $100 to diagnose, $141.50 for the key and chip, and $52.50 to program it. That is for one. But it works!
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Report #4Jenjen7, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 156,204 mi
RookieCar starts then shuts down seconds later. Recently maintainced has done this ever since
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Report #5Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 154,000 mi
cranks cuts off immeditately dealer want to replace complete locking system cant get key from mercedes help.
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Report #6Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 131,000 mi
WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, i HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY ALTENATOR, THE EGR VALVE AND THE DRIVESHAFT POSITION SENSOR. AFTER THAT, ALL WAS WELL. SHOULD BE FOR THE MONEY I SPENT. BUT TWO DAYS LATER, I COULD NOT START THE VEHICLE. I WOULD GET A (START ERROR) IN THE DASH.. (START LOCK OUT). I BROUGHT IT TO MY MERCEDES DEALER WHO TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I CHECKED THE BOOK AND IT WAS TELLING ME IT DID NOT RECOGNIZE MY KEY AND I COULD NOT RESET THE KEYS. BUT ANOTHER TWO DAYS THEY CALLED ME AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE EAM CONTROL UNIT AND WANTED TO CHARGE $1,575.00 TO REPLACE IT. I CHECKED WITH THE PARTS DEPT. AND THE UNIT ONLY COST $504.30. I DON'T KNOW IF THAT WILL CAUSE THE EAM TO FAIL. BUT NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE TILL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.
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Report #7Visitor, 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 122,000 mi
I just changed the battery and now it will not stay started, It just keeps shutting off!!!
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