parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997 Complete Repair Manual

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Instrument cluster (IC) diagnosis troubleshooting
10.4.97

MODEL
163

Connection and use of test equipment

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Instrument cluster diagnosis, previous

knowledge

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Explanatory notes on diagnosis

troubleshooting chart IC

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Display instruments controlled via CAN

troubleshooting chart IC

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Display instruments controlled directly,

troubleshooting chart IC

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Troubleshooting

Complaint
Possible cause
Notes
Remedy/Test step

Instrument cluster (A1) completely inoperative
Voltage supply, instrument cluster (A1)

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Malfunction indicator lamps or indicator lamps

inoperative
Voltage supply, instrument cluster (A1)
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HHT and instrument cluster cannot

communicate
Cables, instrument cluster (A1)

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Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator

lamp, brake pad wear indicator lamp, ABS

MIL, malfunction indicator lamp (ETS, ASR,

ESP) come on together and speedometer

remains on lower stop.
Traction system control module (N47)

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RPM counter, engine coolant gauge remain

on the lower stop and the low engine oil level

indicator lamp comes on.
Injection system control module (N3)

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Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator

lamp, brake pad wear indicator lamp, low

engine oil level indicator lamp, ABS MIL,

malfunction indicator lamp (ETS, ASR, ESP)

come on together and RPM counter, engine

coolant gauge and speedometer remain on

lower stop.
CAN faulty

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Steering lock warning lamp (A1e40) is

continuously illuminated or is inoperative.
Cables,

steering lock switch (S97/1)

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Coolant level indicator disrupted
Cables,

Coolant level indicator electronic switch (S41)

Model 163 as of 3.98

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AR68.10-P-1040GH
Remove/install bottom section of instrument panel
13.3.97

MODELS
163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175

P68.10-2226-09

1
Instrument panel

2
Instrument cluster cover frame

3
Combination switch with paneling

4
Bottom section of instrument panel

5
Screws in left footwell

6
Screws in right footwell

7
Bolts
15

Paneling

16
Bolt

17
Entrance lamps

A
Spreading clips

B
Guide tongues

8

Bolts

9
Bolts

10
Heater/ventilation switch

11
Instrument panel center section

12
Glove compartment

13
Parking brake release handle

14
Parking brake control cable


Remove/install

1
Shift transmission selection lever to position" 1"


Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.

2
Disconnect ground cable of battery

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3
Remove combination switch with paneling (3)

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4
Remove cover frame of instrument cluster (2)

5
Unscrew the screws (7).

3 screws up to 08/99. 1 screw as of 09/99.

6
Unscrew screws in left footwell (5) on the

lower part of the instrument panel (4)

7
Remove center section of instrument panel

(11)

AR68.10-P-1030GH

8
Remove switch unit for heater / ventilation (10)
Up to 31.08.01.

AR83.20-P-1835GH

As of 01.09.01.

AR83.40-P-6500GH

9
Unscrew screws (8, 9)

10
Remover glove compartment (12)
Up to 31.08.99.

AR68.10-P-1400GH

As of 01.09.99.

AR68.10-P-1400GI

11
Unscrew screws in the right footwell (6) on

the lower part of the instrument panel (4)

12.1
Unclip entrance lamps (17) and disconnect
electrical connectors

As of 09/99.

13.1
Remove paneling (15) and unscrew screws

(16)

As of 09/99.

14
Unclip lower part of instrument panel (4) at
the four expanding clips (A) on the instrument

panel (1)

Installation: Ensure that guide lugs (B) are

properly seated in the mounts on the

instrument panel.

15
Unhook the Bowden cable of the parking

brake (14) at the release handle of the

parking brake (13)

16
Remove bottom section of instrument panel (4)

Do not damage instrument panel when

removing and installing.

17
Install in the reverse order

18
Read diagnostic trouble code memory and

erase

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE AIR NOZZLE - AR68.10-P-1100GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 14: Identifying Side Air Nozzle Components

8ventilation (10)Up to 31.08.01.1835GH
As of 01.09.01AR83.40-P-
6500GH
9Unscrew screws (8, 9)
10Remover glove compartment (12)Up to 31.08.99.AR68.10-P-
1400GH
As of 01.09.99.AR68.10-P-
1400GI
11
Unscrew screws in the right footwell (6)
on the lower part of the instrument panel
(4)

12.1Unclip entrance lamps (17) and
disconnect electrical connectors As of 09/99.
13.1Remove paneling (15) and unscrew
screws (16) As of 09/99.
14
Unclip lower part of instrument panel (4)
at the four expanding clips (A) on the
instrument panel (1) Installation: Ensure that guide lugs
(B) are properly seated in the mounts
on the instrument panel.

15
Unhook the Bowden cable of the parking
brake (14) at the release handle of the
parking brake (13)

16Remove bottom section of instrument
panel (4) Do not damage instrument panel
when removing and installing.
17Install in the reverse order
18Read diagnostic trouble code memory and
erase

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Fig. 29: Identifying Stowage Compartment (Driver's Side Vehicles As Of VIN A145273, X708319)

Remove/install
1Remove left and right cover below instrument cluster Risk of breakage!
2Unscrew bolt (10)
Up to VIN A145272, X708318: 3
screws.
As of VIN A145273, X708319: 1
screw.

3Unscrew screws (9) from bottom side of instrument
panel
4.1Remove entry lamp from bottom of instrument panel Only as of VIN A145273,
X708319.
5.1Remove paneling (8) Only as of VIN A145273,
X708319.
6Unscrew screw (11) from left side of instrument panel
7Loosen instrument panel bottom (2) at side on
instrument panel (1) and pull downward Carefully pull downward to
prevent damaging instrument.
8Unscrew screws (4) from beverage holder (3) at inside
of instrument panel bottom section (2)
9Unscrew screws (5) at outside of instrument panel
bottom section (2) At parking brake release handle
(6).
10Remove beverage holder (3)

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Directly controlled display instruments

troubleshooting chart IC

Directly controlled display instruments or indicator

lamp/warning message:

D
Outside temperature indicator

D
Fuel gauge

D
Oil pressure gauge (models 129 and 140 only)

D
Left turn signal indicator lamp

D
Right turn signal indicator lamp

D
High beam indicator lamp

D
Fuel reserve indicator lamp

D
Airbag SRS indicator lamp/MIL

D
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp (only model 163 except

I )
D
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (only brake

fluid direct)

(both functions via CAN on model 163)

D
Low windshield washer fluid level indicator lamp (except

models 163 and 168)
D

Low ECL indicator lamp (except models 163 and 168)

D
Generator charge indicator lamp

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Seat belt/backrest lock reminder lamp

D
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp

D
Hydraulic fluid level indicator lamp (models 202 and 210 only)

D
ADS MIL, suspension

D
Turn signal clicking

D
Seat belt reminder lamp

D
Light reminder lamp

D
Key reminder lamp

D
Soft top reminder lamp (model 170 only)

D
Steering lock warning lamp (

I )

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Display instruments controlled via CAN

troubleshooting chart IC

The following display instruments or indicator lamps/ malfunction

indicator lamps receive their information from the traction system

control module (N47) via CAN data buses (an appropriate message

appears in the display on vehicles with multi-function display):

D
Total mileage recorder, trip odometer

D
Electronic speedometer

D
Low brake fluid level/parking brake indicator lamp (except model 163

parking brake indicator lamp only via CAN)

D
Brake pad wear indicator lamp

D
ABS MIL

D
ETS, ASR, ESP indicator lamp

D
ETS, ASR, ESP malfunction indicator lamp

Model 163 only:

The
"Low-Range"
indicator lamp receives its information from the

transfer case control module (N78) via CAN data buses.

The
"Fog lamps"
indicator lamp (only model 163 except

I
) receives

its information from the All-activity module (AAM, N10) via CAN data

buses.

Model 168 only:

The
" Gear indicator "
indicator lamp receives its information from the

gear recognition module (A61) or from automatic clutch control module

(N15/4) via CAN data buses.
The following display instruments or indicator lamps/

malfunction indicator lamps receive their information from the

injection system control module (N3) via CAN data buses (an

appropriate message appears in the display on vehicles with

multi-function display):

D
Tachometer

D
Low engine oil level lamp

D
Engine coolant temperature

D
Preglow indicator lamp (diesel only)

D
Vehicle speed warning

D
Vehicle speed limit warning

D
Severe leak warning (

I
only), the fuel reserve indicator lamp

(A1e4) flashes

D
Active Service System (ASSYST):

D
Oil condition

D
Oil level

D
Oil temperature

D
Mass volumetric efficiency (load moment)

D
Engine speed, engine coolant temperature

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AD54.30-P-3000-02A
Warning buzzer function check IC

Warning buzzer
D
Light reminder and parking brake reminder

D
Key reminder

I
D
Seat belt reminder

for approx. 6 s

I
,
M
,
H
and Korea

for approx. 12 s

G

The warning tone is interrupted as soon as the seat belt buckle is

inserted.

D
Warning tone for a shortage of oil

D
Vehicle speed warning

G
> 120 km/h, v-limit warning (cruise

control)

D
In addition the symbol for vehicle speed warning appears in the
instrument cluster with multi-function display.
D

On model 163 a warning tone sounds for approx. 5 seconds if the

CAN signal is unusable.

D
Model 168 with automatic clutch system features an audible gear

warning.

It sounds if a gear is engaged at the same time as the driver's

door is opened. Brake and accelerator pedal must not be

operated.

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