Worn spark plug wires may develop micro cracks in insulation on Mercedes-Benz ML430

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

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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