Thread: Ml 430 Starter Won't Disengage
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Old 11-06-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MUDTEX View Post
I've got a 99 ML430, sometimes the starter will not disengage when I try to start it.(randomly) It does it after it has been driven. I pulled the starter and took it to a shop to have it rebuild. The mechanic took it apart and said it was good and strong. He went ahead and replaced the solenoid. I still have this problem. I talked to another mechanic and he said this is a common problem with the ML's and you have to put some Anti-seize on the flex plate. I did this and it seemed to help but it still randomly does it. I'm feeling the heat from the wife.

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Keith Davis
Never heard of this problem. Are you sure its not a failing Crank Position Sensor? If you have the original CPS, that might be the problem. Cranks but won't start when the engine is hot. My 2 cents.
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