Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 813

2001-04 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS

Starters - 163 Chassis

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

Starter is a brush-type, series-wound electric motor with an overrunning clutch. Field frame contains field coils
and is enclosed by commutator/drive bushing end frame, which carries pole shoes. A splined armature shaft
carries drive assembly.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

If starter is noisy, the cause could be bent or damaged gear tooth chamfers on ring gear. This cannot be seen
with starter installed in vehicle. Activate starter without switching ignition on. Metallic noise should not be
heard. If noise is heard, replace ring gear.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Verify customer complaint by operating system. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical
damage. Check generator belt tension and condition. Ensure that battery voltage is within specifications. Inspect
for blown fuses and damaged relays. For fuse and/or relay identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS .

WARNING:

Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before
attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or
related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (or AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS) and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in
appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

NOTE:

When the battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory system may
lose data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have
completed a relearn cycle. Radio will not operate until coded. Obtain code card
from customer.

NOTE:

The following table identifies models applicable to this article.

Model

Chassis

Engine Number

ML430 (2001)

163.172

113.942

ML320 (2001-03)

163.154

112.942

ML55 AMG (2001-03)

163.174

113.981

ML500 (2002-04)

163.175

113.965

ML350 (2003-04)

163.157

112.970

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Verify ground connection integrity between engine, body, battery and generator. Check for damaged wiring
harnesses and/or switches. Check for a broken or partially broken wire inside insulation, which could cause
system malfunction but prove good in a continuity/voltage check with system disconnected. Ensure any
aftermarket electronic equipment is properly installed. If fault is found, repair as necessary. If no fault is found,
check for conditions that might cause an intermittent situation.

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT

Disconnect/Connect Procedures

1. Turn ignition off. Open engine hood. After opening vehicle wait at least 4 minutes before disconnecting

battery or alarm will be triggered.

2. Disconnect negative battery cable (1) and insulate cable lug to prevent unwanted contact with ground

point (W16/4). See Fig. 1 .

3. To connect, reverse disconnect procedure. Tighten nut (5) to specification. See TORQUE

SPECIFICATIONS .

4. Perform basic programming, read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory and erase DTCs from

memory. See BASIC PROGRAMMING and RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES .

NOTE:

Numbers and letters in text refer to numbers and letters in figures.

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Fig. 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

BASIC PROGRAMMING

1. Code radio. See Coding radio .

2. Set time on instrument cluster. Pull out knob at lower right of speedometer. To adjust hour, turn to right.

To adjust minute, turn to left.

3. If necessary, set time at stationary heater timer. See owner's manual.

4. Start engine and run at idle. Turn steering wheel from one lock position to the other to activate steering

angle sensor. Center steering wheel. Malfunction indicator lamp should go out.

5. If equipped, normalize tilting/sliding roof. Open sunroof and hold down switch. Sunroof moves to end

position and pulls back 1/4 turn and stops. If equipped with lemella sliding roof, close roof and keep

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switch pressed for 5 to 10 seconds.

6. Normalize power windows. Completely close each window with manual switch. Hold switch in closed

position for 5 seconds.

Coding radio

Hi-Line Premium With Bose(R)

1. Turn ignition on. CODE will appear on radio display. Enter first code number with station button. For

example, station button 1 is number 1.

2. After entering first number, CODE will disappear and first number entered will appear followed by 4

dashes. The next character to be entered flashes. Repeat procedure until all numbers are entered.

3. If an input error has occurred it can be corrected at this time by reentering the complete correct code.

4. Confirm entry of correct code with < or > button.

5. If an incorrect code number has been entered, CODE appears again on display. If an incorrect code is

entered 3 times, WAIT appears on display and radio locks up for approximately 10 minutes. If an
incorrect code is entered 3 times again, lock time increases to 60 minutes. Radio must remain switched on
during lock up time.

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1. Turn ignition on. CODE will appear on radio display. Enter first code number with station button. For

example, station button 1 is number 1.

2. After entering first number, CODE will disappear and first number entered will appear followed by 4

dashes. The next character to be entered flashes.

3. After entering all 5 numbers the first character starts flashing again. If an input error has occurred it can

be corrected at this time by reentering the complete correct code.

4. Press TUNE, AUTO/SEEK or SC button. If code is correct, radio automatically switches on and indicates

the station or frequency stored with station button 1. If an incorrect code number has been entered, CODE
appears again on display. If an incorrect code is entered 3 times, WAIT appears on display and radio
locks up for approximately 10 minutes. If an incorrect code is entered 3 times again, radio locks up for
approximately 10 additional minutes. After 9 incorrect attempts, lock time increases to 60 minutes.
Another 3 incorrect entries locks up radio for another 60 minutes. Radio must remain switched on during
lock up time.

RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

NOTE:

Before replacing any component that scan tool suggests are faulty, ensure that
all wiring connections and harness connectors are okay. Ensure that power and
ground circuits are functioning properly. For circuit identification, see
appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM under ENGINE PERFORMANCE in SYSTEM
WIRING DIAGRAMS for vehicle being tested.

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