Thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos, really helpful. I suspect that I need to have my module reprogrammed just like you finally had to do. Hoping the dealer won’t charge me hours and hours of labor for it

I had the same tail gate issues on 2012 W166 in US back in 2018. I took it to a local mechanic and he could not fix. He said it had to be done by the dealer since there was some coding involved. I think it was close to $1500 to fix for a SUV which was barely 5 years old. Shame on MB and it’s dealers for ripping off people!!!

Hi Jack, I had a similar problem with the liftgate but I got lucky and found that when I put power (via a jumper 12volt source) to the strut motor nothing happened. Next checked resistance on a multimeter and found an open circuit. So I went with a new strut/motor and that solved my problem, measured the resistance on the new strut at the dealer before I took possession and it measured 45ohms, so I knew I had the solution. During my investigation, I considered buying a scanner but found out that MB doesn't permit access to certain coding for modules, only the dealer can access. When you buy a scanner, no matter how high end it is they all go through a server of the particular scanner manufacturer which in turn has to access MB server. That is where MB blocks certain coding or reprogramming of modules happens. Glad you finally got it straightened out. 2014 ML350 gas, 4 matic.

@nickscott1039

Жыл бұрын

My motor (inside the right hand strut?) is working intermittently and and making a lot of noise, but its deffo getting power. MB have quoted £600 to fix but I can pick up a new aftermarket strut on ebay for £160 - I cant find a video which shows how to physically remove the right hand strut. Any pointers?

@frankcardillino5834

Жыл бұрын

@@nickscott1039 It's very easy to remove & replace the strut/s. There is a circlip on each end. Take a small screw driver and Gently lift the clip, it is spring loaded so while lifting it pull the strut away toward you as you stand to the side. If you look at the replacement strut you will see what I mean. The motorized strut needs to be unplugged from the controller which is behind the panel inside the near the rear wheel. Hope this helps.

@frankcardillino5834

Жыл бұрын

@@nickscott1039 see my reply above

@BourneCreatives

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I'm feeling a number of different things after s Watching your video. I'm sentimental because your need to understand - and then actually test - every circuit before moving on to what is most likely the problem, is so much like my father that I can't help but be reminiscent. Trying to work with him was an incredibly frustrating and LONG experience - so methodical he was! I am feeling impatient because I've come here for answers. I need them now. And lastly, I'm feeling frankly, mind blown! Tell me I didn't just spend 15 minutes watching you go thru all of that, only to have you take it to the dealership to fix it in the end BECAUSE YOU DIDNT KNOW HOW!?

Thanks for sharing the detailed video. Havent started probing yet but disappointed that even buying another module isnt a simple plug and play affair. Looks like ill have to book it in with a local dealer. Can i ask which dealer you went to in Victoria? Had a bad experience with Doncaster on my last service but have previously serviced through Berwick

@jackpwc01

10 ай бұрын

Hi Ian - I use 3 Point Motors in Fairfield. I think it was around $350 to scan and program it to the car, which I'm sure took around 5 minutes! I got the strut and ECU secondhand from Adelaide. Let me know how you go.

@lan3v01

10 ай бұрын

@@jackpwc01 thanks I've resided to the fact it'll probably cost me$1500+ to fix via the stealership. Independents quote $120 to diagnose. Was going to just spend $60 on a manual strut and make the boot manual like the South African model. But now looking at trading in the car as I can see it becoming a money pit. Already had AdBlue problems last time that cost a bit to replace along with discs and pads. Back to cheaper non luxury cars with cheaper running costs

I have the exact same set up. The issue I am having is at 3:15 time stamp . Everything is operating appropriately once it’s manually opened the latch even locks electronically when I push it it just won’t unlock…?? Any ideas? Once I crack it open manually I can use the key fob and it will open but it just doesn’t want to unlock and I am loosing my mind haha I haven’t been able to use the rear lift-gate in months and we have a 1 year old so his stroller has been sitting on the leather seats and I’m loosing my mind even more 😭 let me know if you have any ideas please and thank you .

@jackpwc01

3 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the question. can you describe what is working and what is not? I could not quite get it from your message.