The heating system of the ML-class is unlike most other MB's. The system is a blending system that allows hot water thru the heater at all times & blends heated air with ambient air in the heating mode. SYSTEM is like American cars & in built by Nippondenso US. Possibly air trapped in heater core is causing cold/hot flashes.

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