Why is my ML320 Whistling at me?
 

I know my car thinks it's sexy, but why do I hear it whistling right when I turn it on? There was also a low whistle as I drove to work. It recently started doing this.

I'm getting close to having Service B done on the car - is it related to that?

Thanks!

Lisa Martin

Lisa

Where does the whistle appear to be coming from?

Lisa,

What year is your ML? Have you used the search function?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=147353&highlight=ml320+whistling

That car is a 2000

The sound seems to be coming from the dashboard.
I stepped out of the car to see if I could hear the sound from the outside (thinking it might be coming from the engine) but I couldn't here it.
It's an inside noise....:confused:

Oh and thanks for that link. It may be a problem with the fuse box so I'll try that tonight when I get home.

I had the fuse panel blower replaced by the dealer at 46K (99 ML430) and that stopped the whistling.

You sure you want to eliminate all the attention you're getting?

I think it's giving itself attention!

And how much did that little job cost you, if you don't mind my asking?
I'm due for Service B in a week so I'm willing to do what I need to.

I had a 1992 VW in college that I completely neglected and mistreated. Poor little thing.
I have to say though - German cars are CHAMPS. I've always owned them since I was 17 years old. After all the abuse I put that car through - it's still running to this day (I kept it in the family in case I miss it). Anyway, I made a vow not to mistreat the ML so whatever it needs it shall have.

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=27Y0TUEJR2800MZEU7&year=2000&make=MB&model=ML-320-001&category=All&part=Fusebox+Blower+Motor

Here is the part since you are new. The dealer wil prolly charge 3 times the amout to change it.:knife:
I'd try to change it for you since I live in SA also, but I'll be busy working on my car seeing as how the water pump is shot.

For me it was
Parts $138 Labor $95

Probably an easy DIY since only charged an hour labor

That's so nice of you to offer! I'll probably have my boyfriend take a look at it. He knows a lot about Mercedes - it's an addiction for him - so he'll probably be excited that I'm allowing him under the hood of the car.
I just noticed that he has a car just like yours!

Not surprised! I'll try to check it out on my own first, but if I have no luck, I'll just ask the dealer to do it while I'm getting the car serviced.