ml270

Well it's finally happened... After nearly a year of faultless driving it has now gone into permanent limp home mode. My last service mentioned that the linkage had come off. So looks like am gonna have to do the manifold modification. Also mentioned in service was the gearbox electrical plug...

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Hi i am finally getting round to sorting some problems on my ML, the rear window and heater switches have never worked but light up and are plugged in. does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? thanks

Started a post a week ago but had no replies so just trying a new one! Basically my 2001 ml 270 cdi has started having a problem where after a while of driving the park brake warning will come on and the car will then stick in whichever gear it's in at the time. What would cause this as my...

Hi Everyone I have just finished replacing all of the injector seals and bolts on my ML270 to solve the "black death", and I noticed a crack in one of the injectors, about an inch from the bottom. This was injector number 4, and was the cause of the black death. It needed a slide hammer to...

Hi all, I hope all is well. I am considering selling my beloved M-class. The spec is as follows: 2003/53 ML270 CDI Black/ Black Leather Lux Pack Family Pack Privacy Glass Comand 6 CD Changer Trip Computer Rain Sensing Wipers Front & Rear Parking Sensors 105K The...

Hi all The problem I've got is this: I'm currently in the process of removing all 5 injectors and replacing seals and bolts to solve a blowing injector / black death problem. I have done four with no major problems, but injector number 4 is stubborn. I just can't get it out, but is...

Real simple quick question but amazingly I can't seem to find with Google: What is the size and torque for the ML270 oil sump plug?

Hello all, Has anyone experienced the strange unpredictable heating motor/ Air conditioning pump, loud whirring noise that starts without notice when the engine is running. It would appear to be in or below the centre console area between the front and back seats if you know what I mean. Do...

Hi all My ML270 gearbox is playing up, its an 02 reg with the 722.6 box. When it changes up from 3rd to 4th gear it 'flares' (revs up then down) almost as if its in neutral for a second. Had a gearbox ATF and filter change yesterday, which has made the gearchanges and 'feel' of the car...

Hi all, i'm new to this forum and could really do with some advice. My ML270 CDI recently had a problem cold starting would start straight away but then die and would be a pig to start again. Once turning over 2-3 times it would burst into life (once started it was fine). Took it to my local...

Anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for a 2003 ML270 :dk:

Hi Everyone I recently bought a 2003 ML 270cdi with 160,000 miles on the clock and it had a couple of blowing injectors (three and four if counting from the front) - the dreaded "black death"! After reading the threads already on here (Very useful too, thankyou!) I decided that the removal...

Hi, I'm new here, my father inlaw drives a ML270 and on the display on the dashboard the following has come up, Two spanners (major service indicator) followed by -3d. I've had a look in the owners manual but the only thing I can find is what will be displayed when oil is needed to be added...

Hi. Bought above with locking problems. Fob doesnt work. Only got the one. Locking doors with key doesn't work either drivers side. You have to lock back doors. Climb in passenger side and hold down lock button really hard while it jumps up and down for about 5 seconds till it stays down (not...

Hello, I have just bought a lovely 2001 W163 ML270. It is gorgeous except for the headlights which are very cloudy and yellowed. I would like to replace the headlights but really need some advice on which ones to buy. I have done lots of reading but it has only made me more confused. I just...

I have a lovely silver ML270, 2001 model. It's my first Mercedes (apart from a P reg C class company car about 15 years ago!) and I absolutely love it. It needs a few bits doing to it but I'm hoping that's where you guys can help. I'm a girl by the way and don't know much about cars so I hope...

Good evening, i am after some help please, i am trying to locate the alarm Siren on my ML270 CDI 53 / 2004 UK Model. i want to change it (suspect Back up Battery Failing!) after searching the forums the places i have looked so far is - under the panel at the bottom of windscreen and...

Hello everyone just a quick intro, i have owned the ML for about six months. i am loving it so far albeit a few issues with the alarm at the moment :) thanks Mick

I've got a problem with my battery. Its a MB Exide 500A 100Ah. I've just had it tested andf the results are as follows: SAE 500A Good Battery EN 500A Good Battery DIN 500A Unserviceable. I'm really confused about SAE, EN and DIN. There is no sign on the battery itself. I would be grateful for...