Everything Wrong with the Copart Mercedes ML320
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You should probably get 4 matching tires due to it being all wheel drive that’s how you have transmission and transfer case issues.
I agree
Yes!
Yup, or he is in for a world or hurt on the transmission an drivetrain.
I agree, he always mentions you can tell the way people take care of their car by looking at the tires, if they match it has been taken care of, if they dont then just the minimal care has been taken. I`m sure he can find 40,000 mile tires for $350 and get the money back in the sale price.
I was thinking the same thing. The mismatched tires may even be the cause of traction control/abs codes.
All of the codes that are coming up for your Mercedes ML320 resemble a issue I had with a 2000 Chevy Blazer. The diaphragm for the spider fuel injection system had crack and was just dumping fuel into the cylinders. It was causing the car to run very rich and even caused my catalytic converter to go bad. I was also getting a p0410 secondary air injection system code. I hope this helps you out because the codes showing up really lead me to believe it's a similar issue.
Wonder how many codes you had before washing the engine?
lol exactly. maybe you could power wash the engine without caution on a toyota or a honda, but probably not a great idea on a mercedes with a quarter million miles.
You said something smart.
Crank up the pressure to about 3,200 PSI and wash out the codes, leave it code free.
Probably the same. This looks like one module bringing down the network.
@@InsideOfMyOwnMind common problem on bas system on mercs of that age cheap easy fix
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Often times, a couple of faults can spawn multiple codes; I think you had a CAN communications fault which can certainly have this effect. Similarly a fault with the EGR (which you have) can create cat etc. codes. Ideally you want to look at live readings to get an idea what is going on - good luck.
Reading real time data is key. If you know what to look for, you can usually end up at the source and clear half if not more codes.
I was thinking exactly the same. There is a problem with the CAN bus for sure.
Look for "bmw can bus door handle" by diagnose dan and you can see how a faulty BMW door handle took out the whole car via the can bus !!!
That's what I thought man I just said the same thing
@@serranoalb can bus errors can be just a low battery
BTW - top video !! I need to tell you to change the regulator in the alternator. Easy job and will ensure all your sensors and ECU are communicating - made my ML a new machine
Can bus communication error will throw codes in all attached modules. A lot of those codes may go away if the one is fixed. That said, the cost to repair everything on this vehicle will well exceed the retail value of it.
check the wheel speed sensor first, that might solve al the problems related to the traccion control system
Randy. I had an 01 e320 that had all those lights as well. But ran and drove great. I sold for 1500 as is. Someone will jump on it. The fact it is 4 matic someone can have a blast 4 wheelin it! You will come out ok. 👌 weird beard that bitch. Lol
The resisidual oil will make the new oil black for a while let the new oil circulate and it will get better.
I saw this coming. I heard those models can be a real pain. It was an entertaining couple of videos though. Now for the black C class Merc? Looked more solid and reliable. Does CoPart let you scan cars for faults before purchasing? Would be good idea.
Roddzy yes copart allows it, I take a jump box and code reader every time I go look
fantastic car worth fixing I love mine and I've spent thousands on my AMG
Most of those codes are history codes, not current!
probably right. you can get a crapload of errors just from a low battery. The catalytic converter ones are probably real because its got so many miles but who cares unless you live in a place that has smog checks.
Big als love your vids especally the fl ones
It's not only that one or two of those codes could cause all the other ones especially the communication codes
titles should be "EVERYTHING'S WRONG WITH THE ML320"
lmao
The codes look scary but they are actually not that bad. Seems like u need to clean the egr valve tube, check if the secondary air injection flow is blocked, it might throw that code. Easy to fix. And seems like u need an and wheel sensor.
I wonder how your neighbors react every week when you bring a different car
Hey man I had a 2000 ml320 and even though it was a great suv but man can it store codes. Had to get rid of it because it stored a faulty transmission code and turned on the check engine light. Could not clear it so couldn't smog it.
Pull the warning lamps out of the dash.... fixed no codes.👍
Chances are you're right. But don't give up so easy. You'd be surprised how many sensors are dirty, out of sync, or have worn wires. Catalytic converters may be clogged. Its worth a look to see if these issues can be solved for little to no money before foregoing any potential profit.
I would have probably dumped the cheapest of oils in, run it for a day or two as kind of a flush and changed it again with the good stuff
Tom Jeffserson
that or what I do in a 5 Quart system I put 2 Quarts in it and run it " with no load " and do this once or twice.
flushing it will break way too much and block the sump.
Need to try clearing all the codes first, then drive her for a bit and see which ones come back. Many of those might have just been from sitting for a while.
Hey man love ur videos
Please note that stored fault codes are faults which were stored at some point but they are passive now (not active)
Perform a fault memory clear and then read the faults again my guess u will find most of them gone
Randy most of the codes you got, may be because of a vacuum leak. It is not very common for both catalatyc converters to go out at the same time. I had the same codes and I checked the hoses and had a rip on one of them, replaced it and all codes cleared. Also a lot of the codes you got were stored not current just worry about the current codes. Good luck.
80% of ABS and traction problems will be solved if you find the CAN-BUS problem. Which is witouth scope hard to find :/
Exactly, good luck trying to find the split wire. At least the codes give a clue for the pin with incorrect voltage, that can help, maybe visual inspection and time can erase half of the codes
Most CAN-Bus codes are triggered by low voltage. In this case, the car sat for 4 years, was driven on the Copart lot without the alternator charging (belt was broken) and the battery had insufficient voltage for the CAN-Bus system to function properly. Resolve voltage issues (i.e. New battery or full recharge), clear codes, then drive. Any true faults will set codes. One common problem on Mercedes is a failure of a multi-relay module commonly referred to as the "K40" relay module. I once bought a 1997 W210 E420 which suddenly developed 14 different codes for various systems, from Engine Management, Transmission, ABS, ESP, etc. all at once. CEL, ABS, ESP lights on, speedo was inop, transmission was stuck in 2nd gear... Replaced the K40 module and all faults disappeared. Same component disabled my 2000 W220 S500. Gear position indicator failed to light up when KOEO, which prevented the starter from engaging. Simple, and common fix... The part was about $120, and it took 15 minutes to replace.
Most CAN-Bus codes are triggered by low voltage. In this case, the car sat for 4 years, was driven on the Copart lot without the alternator charging (belt was broken) and the battery had insufficient voltage for the CAN-Bus system to function properly. Resolve voltage issues (i.e. New battery or full recharge), clear codes, then drive. Any true faults will set codes. One common problem on Mercedes is a failure of a multi-relay module commonly referred to as the "K40" relay module. I once bought a 1997 W210 E420 which suddenly developed 14 different codes for various systems, from Engine Management, Transmission, ABS, ESP, etc. all at once. CEL, ABS, ESP lights on, speedo was inop, transmission was stuck in 2nd gear... Replaced the K40 module and all faults disappeared. Same component disabled my 2000 W220 S500. Gear position indicator failed to light up when KOEO, which prevented the starter from engaging. Simple, and common fix... The part was about $120, and it took 15 minutes to replace.
Told ya man. These cars are a nightmare. I would recommend you check the wiring harnesses as it tends to break specially on high milage German cars like this one. From what I understood from the codes it MIGHT have wiring issues. Best of luck man
I have a friend who was gifted the mate of this car from his grandparents. He's got kids and it's his primary car .. Disaster. Nice car I guess... but holy shit what a muck up
That car wasn't taking care of, it's still running
@@cameronlovesevolve I had mine for about 5 years, ànd although I got it when it had 204k km and got rid of after 100k, still with in that time period I paid alot for parts and labor that could amount for what I have paid originally for it. Not to mention the design problems like the sunroof defuser and an inconstant fuel gauge. I did like the car and it gives a good feeling while driving it but eventually became too much of a burden.
@@calicoslim true it still runs but the sensors nightmare will eventually kill it.
Yazan Baddawi That’s why you DIY to cut labor out of equation. Most stuff can be DIY’d.
The break switch just above the or below the brake pedal if you replace it those codes for ABS in such should disappear and it's only about 25 bucks
Why don't you start chasing the can bus codes? That could be generating half of the codes or more. Rodent damage maybe?
Unhook the battery for 30 minutes then hook it back up. It will do a master reset. You will have to drive it easy so it can relearn everything again. What comes back will be the codes. Also get a manual and see what one part might be connected to some of those other codes
the goodyear tire is on the wrong way
Ha! Yes!
How can you tell ??
You should even make the video of a car getting cleaned because it looks satisfying!
at around 18:00 you just learned about it's lack of oil changes for the last 50k miles :)
Where did you get 0w-40 from? I use Mobil 1 5w-30 in my ML320
you know I have to wonder about the main computer in that ML 320 cause that's an awful lot of stuff to go wrong all at once I remember a friend of mine was having all kinds of weird problems and we found out all it was was the connection between the main plug and the rest of the car right where it goes into the firewall we fixed everything else on it made sure all the connections were good and guess what it has no problems now there's a couple of things you could look at
Glad I found this channel. Great content
That is Mercedes for you. Last year my friend bought a 2005 S600 it was about $5,000 below Book value so he thought he got a great deal until he took it to a shop to find out why the check engine light was on and they said it would need about $10,000 and sensors lol
you can also buy aftermarket seat covers, that costs peanuts. doesn't matter they are fabric, who cares for an old car like that.
So I may be wrong but if one thing is wrong couldn't that make other things read faulty? I don't know if this makes sense but it makes sense in my head
should try an experiment with sea foam and put it in the crankcase and then change the oil and see if it cleans it up.
Dude 1 bad sencer can cause 3 maybe 4 or more spencers to look like they are bad, check and see which cencer dose the same thing other centers dose charge the cheapest center and go from there
I wouldn't give up on it so easily, just replace the one bad tire and check it out some more. A lot of the codes could be due to bad grounds or something simple.
I love older Benzes especially 300Ds but I wouldn't take a newer Mercedes out of warranty if it was free. No hate here because it's a crap shoot and you are smart enough to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Looks like the last owner rode it hard and put it up wet. Good luck.
Hi Randy lots of small jobs turn a average car into a good car , have you done the dash lights too , they looked dark on that drive home .
Love your channel keep it coming, Paul in the UK .
Might just be the brake light switch. On another Mercedes I seen, if you hold the brake while starting it the light goes off because of the brake light switch. You might also need new spark plugs.
Mercedes vehicles have multiple
ECU's that control various functions such as doors, wipers, seat heating, adjustments. High pressure washing of the engine bay is generally not a good idea.
the different size tires may be responsible for codes for traction control, speed sensors, and possibly abs.
An old Mercedes with Toyota miles. Makes for good content man I'll say that.
3/4 of those codes are related. Seems like a bad ABS Module to me, which also controls the Traction Control System. If one goes or maybe it seems like a broken wire somewhere as it also said no canbus signal. It would be worth to spend some time on it and see if it's something simple or more complicated.
Did you consider clearing all the codes and seeing which ones e-occurred? Coulda been a lot of 'dead battery' codes.
Return of uberman??? Bringing back the oldschool intro these past few videos
When they are properly maintained, the ML320 is bad ass to the bone......
Air mass flow sensor next
Is that a flood car? It seems to have a lot of electrical issues.
Man that thing is rough. Tires are shot, no bumper, a million alert lights on the dash. be amazed if someone would spend 1500 on it...but maybe?
What were the error codes like before the engine clean?
Clear all the codes for the 3 systems and check which ones come back if you haven’t already. Some were stored but not current. Not sure how much going to a junkyard and finding the misc interior pieces would cost, but if it’s under $50 then it may be worth it. Still entertaining content nonetheless
Hey I love your videos, as for the ml you need to erase the codes as most of them were stored codes which stay until deleted 👍
If you address the air injection pump issue alot of your codes will go out
Keep up the good work ignore the haters.
Hey randy if that car was sitting that long it sounds like a wire harness got chewed by some mice 🐁 or something I would just go over the wires from the abs pump/module see if they got Chewed . That abs module will take down a lot of the canbus system if the wires are shorted. Good luck. 👍
What did you find wrong with the caddy did it have a blown head gasket
Hey the best tyre is mounted the wrong way, inside out!
I was quiroz if you could pre inspect the vehicle befor you buy it? Or is that buy it now a blind bid price only.
Cold oil change?
Damn 25 codes, you regret not getting that 5 speed x-5 BMW I bet.
Good job Tim. Does he was) polish the paint too.
it has a good body I would put it out back and look for a low mile wrecked one.
Sometimes when there are that many codes across multiple systems it can the result of a battery with a bad cell. When I find that symptom on the BMWs I buy I just drop a known good battery in, clear the codes and see what comes back. Something to consider if you have a fresh battery to test with.
I wonder why you didn't flush the engine before doing the oil change.
The front left tire is not mounted correctly😅 don't know if that becomes a problem later
what years does that scanner cover?
Half of those codes are probably caused by having mismatched tires
Curious! Our Benz has the red oil dip stick so I actually check the oil level Hot per Benz manual!
Which obd reader do you have? I seen Amazon has two different ones. The regular $250.00 and another one for $500.00 with 11 different obd connectors.
+Nicholas DiGiovanni mine is the $250
Were you able to change out the cluster bulbs?
I wish I had the money to buy this. Delivering pizza in Wisconsin would be nice in a vehicle like this.
Ha... Tim and I both said Texas Tea at the same time!!
😂😂😂😂
Not funny. 😐
I agree that you should cut your losses and get out from underneath it. Potential money pit.
What was wrong with your exhaust gas recirculation flow
How do you buy the cars?
You drove it home, 200 miles, with a bald right front tire?
Flushing the AC system works well, professionals do that instead of replacing the condenser. Kits arent too expensive, flush fluid isn't cheap, but Much cheaper than a Condenser. G/L
They have a history of clogging cats there was a service campaign for it.
Change the fuel filter, run a couple of tanks of fuel in with Techron fuel injector cleaner and they may clean up a bit.
WOW! That's a shame.She hasn't had an oil change in a while.
I agree, cut your losses now 👍
If that Mercedes has the 4 wheel drive . U need to have all the tires matching or else u can ruin the 4 wheel drive system, just FYI
I would bail out and move on. They say the most expensive car is a cheap Merc. ;o)
You definitely want 4 new(ish) tires on this. It well sell WAY better
No new tires
Do a Air pump delete on it.
Next time dump the oil in the filter hole before you install the new filter...….. no funnel required.
I wish I had enough money to get a nice vehicle like that
Hey you can fix those seats and make them look NEW, do I need to send a video?
Watch Diagnose Dan Some good Videos on can-bus troubles Merc-bmw"s etc
Haha he said uber man
Wow nice car
mercedes ml series prior to 2008 are known to have really but really bad eletrical system issues so most of the things your has is cause of crap wiring harness and other shit that got broken
Reset all codes three times and drive
Struts not shocks.
Righty tighty
Should have bought the c-class instead