1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 coolant temperature

HEATER, DIAGNOSIS, BASIC KNOWLEDGE - AD83.20-P-2000GH
MODEL 163
HEATER CAPACITY, FUNCTION CHECK, HEATER - AD83.20-P-3000-01GH
Test sequence
Heater switch (2) on "red" stop
Blower switch (1) on stage 4
Air distribution switch (3) in 12 o'clock position
Recirculated air button ( ) not pressed (LED does not come on)
Test period > 5 minutes
Engine speed 2000 rpm
Engine coolant temperature > 80°C
 Read out temperature measuring instrument (4)
Temperature display > 55°C

If the measured values stated above are not achieved, the following components and functions should be
checked:
Engine coolant temperature
Furring in cooling system and heat exchanger
Blend air flap function
Coolant circulation pump (M13)
WH58.30-Z-1002-08ADigital temperature measuring instrument (measuring range -20° to +70°)
WH58.30-Z-1004-08AAir temperature probe
Electric wiring diagrams, location of ground points and connectors PE83.00-P-1100E
Connection and use of test equipment AD00.00-P-1000AZ
Diagnosis tools, heater AD83.20-P-2000-01GC

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Fig. 131: Identifying Heater Capacity, Function Check, Heater
HEATER, DIAGNOSIS, FUNCTION CHECK - AD83.20-P-3000GH
MODEL 163
Heater, diagnosis, basic knowledge AD83.20-P-2000GH
Check fuses F1/6, F1/41, F1/43

Allow engine to idle at operating
temperature (approx. 80°C engine coolant
temperature) throughout the entire test
period

Outside temperature > 15°C
Open center and side air outlets manually
Recirculated air button ( ) is not
pressed (LED does not come on)
Blower switch on stage 4
Function check
Test
step/Scope of
test
Operation/Requirement Specified value Possible cause/ Remedy
1
No heat Heater switch on "blue" stopAir outlets,
unheated airWire cable for
actuating blend air
flap

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AIR CONDITIONING (TEMPMATIC) DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS - AD83.30-P-1000GHZ
MODEL 163 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or for USA, Tempmatic
AIR CONDITIONING (TEMPMATIC) PRECONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONAL CHECK - AD83.30-P-2000-01GH
up to 30.11.99
Heater push-button
unit
2
Full heat Heater switch on "red" stopAir outlets, heated
air
Wire cable for
actuating air blend
flap
Heater push-button
unit
3
Recirculated
air mode Heater switch in any position Recirculated
air button ( ) is pressed (LED comes
on)Air flow from
center outlet
increases
noticeably
Cables
Recirculated air
button
Actuator motor for
recirculated air flap
element (M39)
Heater push-button
unit
4
Heat output Connect temperature measuring instrument
Heater switch on "red" stop
Air outlet
temperature at
defroster outlet >
55°C
Engine coolant
temperature
Hot water coolant
circulation pump
Furring in cooling
system and heat
exchanger
Test sequenceAD83.20-P-3000-01GH
K 2.6 [] 11Air conditioning (Tempmatic) (Tempmatic A/C) diagnosis, previous
knowledge AD83.30-P-
2000GH
K 2.6 [] 12Air conditioning (Tempmatic) (Tempmatic A/C) diagnosis, function
check AD83.30-P-
3000GH
K 2.6 [] 13Air conditioning (Tempmatic) (Tempmatic A/C) diagnosis, function
check actual values AD83.30-P-
3001GH
K 2.6 []
14AAir conditioning (Tempmatic) (Tempmatic A/C) diagnosis, fault memory AD83.30-P-
4000GH
K 2.6 [] 21Air conditioning (Tempmatic) (Tempmatic A/C), testing electrical
system AD83.30-P-
6000GH

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Fig. 132: Locating In-Car Temperature Sensor With Aspirator Nozzle
1. Check condition of fuses F16, F41, F43, F44.
2. Check aspirator nozzle for in-car temperature sensor as follows: With ignition switched on, place a piece
of paper (arrow) of 1cm surface area on grill in front of in-car temperature sensor with aspirator nozzle
(B10/4). With sufficient ventil ation (aspirator nozzle to blow er), paper remains on grill.
3. Allow engine to idle at operating temperature (engine coolant temperature approx. 80°C) during the
complete duration of the test.
4. Outside temperature > 15°C.
5. Open center and side air outlets manually.
6. Recirculated air switch not pressed.
7. Set blower switch to stage 4.
AIR CONDITIONING (TEMPMATIC ) PRECONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONAL CHECK - AD83.30-P-2000-01GK
as of 1.12.99

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Fig. 133: Locating In-Car Temperature Sensor With Aspirator Blower
1. Check status of fuses F16, F41, F43, F44.
2. Check aspirator blower for in-car temperature sensor: With ignition switched on, place a piece of paper
(arrow) of 1cm surface area on grill in front of in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) with aspirator blower.
With sufficient ventilation (a spirator blower to blower), paper remains on grill.
3. Allow engine to idle for entire duration of test at operating temperature (approx. 80°C coolant
temperature).
4. Outside temperature > 15°C
5. Open center and side nozzles manually.
6. Recirculating air sw itch not pressed.
7. Blower switch on step 1.
Observe run-on time.
AIR CONDITIONING (T EMPMATIC) VERSION CO DING - AD83.30-P-2000-02GH
Variant coding is carried out by the HHT and is menu -assisted. Communication is possible as soon as the
ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock (the igniti on lock position is not important). Variant coding (position
1) is reached from the main menu via control module adaptations (position 5). The following two options are
available in variant coding:
1. Read out coding and transfer to new control module.
2. Readout/change coding.
Position 2 must be selected in order to read out th e air conditioning coding. The air conditioning variant coding
is found under position 07 in the following listing.

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AIR CONDITIONING (TEMPMATIC) DIAGNOSIS OPERATIONAL CHECK - AD83.30-P-3000GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (580) air conditioning or for USA, Tempmatic

Air conditioning (Tempmatic)
(Tempmatic A/C) diagnosis,
previous knowledge
AD83.30-P-2000GH
Function check
Test step/Scope
of test Operation/Requirement Specified value Possible cause/ Remedy
1
Temperature selector on "white
zone" ( ) function switch
illuminated
Air from center level.AD83.30-P-6000-01GH
Air drying Air upwards.AD83.30-P-6000-02GH
Air distribution switch at 12 o'clockA/C compressor ON .
AD83.30-P-6000-03GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-04GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-05GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-06GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-07GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-08GH
AD83.30
-P-6000-09GH
2
Temperature selector on "white
zone" function switch
illuminatedAir downwards and
upwards.AD83.30-P-6000-08GH
Normal setting
in control mode A/C compressor ON .AD83.30-P-6000-09GH
Air distribution switch at 4 o'clock
Flow of temperature-
controlled air from
center level as well.
Coolant circulation
pump runs.

3
Temperature selector engaged on
"blue" function switch not
illuminatedAir from center level
(ambient air)AD83.30-P-6000-08GH
Normal mode
without heating
mode
A/C compressor OFF.
Air distribution switch at 9 o'clock
4
Temperature selector on "red" stop
function switch not
illuminatedHeated air
downwards, upwards
and from center level.
AD83.30-P-6000-08GH
Normal mode in
heating mode
Air distribution switch at 4 o'clockA/C compressor
OFF.

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AIR CONDITIONING (TAU) DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHECK ACTUAL VALUES - AD83.30-P-3001GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
5
Recirculated air
mode function switch illuminated
Blower switch on stage 4Blower noise
increases significantly
Cables
Recirculated air
switch
Fresh
air/recirculated air
flap actuator motor
Air conditioning (TAU)
diagnosis previous
knowledge AD83.30-P-2000GH
Connect hand-held tester
(HHT), read out
diagnostic trouble code
memoryModel 163 up to 31.8.01AD00.00-P-2000-03C
Operational check
Test scope Operation /
Requirement Specification Possible cause / Remedy
01
Circuit 30 11-14 VWiring
Battery
02Ignition ON Operating temperature
approx. 80°CWiring
Temperature sensor
Coolant (B11/4)
All-activity module
(N10)
Engine temperature Start engine and warm up
to operating temperature.
03Ignition ON Season-dependent,
approx. 20° CWiring
Temperature sensor
Ambient air (B14)
All-activity module
(N10)
Outside temperature
04Ignition ON ONWiring
F1k21
Blower motor (M2)
All-activity module
(N10)
Blower power supply
relay (F1k21) Blower stage 4FROM
05Ignition ON ONWiring
F1k26
Auxiliary fan (M4) Auxiliary fan relay FROM

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Remove/install air outlet
temperature sensorMODEL 163...AR83.30-P-
8087GJ

Remove, install in-car
temperature sensor for aspirator
blower (M9)MODELS 163.113/136/154/172/174 as of 1.9.99 up to
31.8.01AR83.30-P-
8100GH

Remove/install switch
unit/automatic air conditioning
control moduleMODEL 163.113/154 /174 #A as of 289565, 163.113 #X
as of 754620, 163.128 /157 /175AR83.40-P-
6500GH
Remove and install sun sensorMODEL 163...AR83.40-P-
6720GH
Remove/install summer/winter
operation switchMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208 ...AR83.70-P-
0001A
Removing, installing stationary
heater antennaMODEL 163.### 1# Retrofitted stationary heater with
Telestart T60AR83.70-P-
0002B
Remove/install stationary heater
antennaMODEL 163.### 1# Retrofitted stationary heater with
Telestart T70AR83.70-P-
0002BA
Remove/install Telestart
receiverMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 ...AR83.70-P-
0003BA
Removing and installing
telestart receiverMODEL 163.### 1# Retrofitted telestart T60AR83.70-P-
0003H
Checking Telestart remote
controlMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 Telestart T60AR83.70-P-
0005A
Check Telestart transmitterMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210,211,220,463...AR83.70-P-
0005IA
Check emission level, adjust if
necessaryMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 ...AR83.70-P-
1177H
Remove/install heater unitMODELS 163.136/154/157/172/174/175 1# Retrofitted
Thermo Top C stationary heaterAR83.70-P-
5302I
Remove/install heaterMODEL 163.113 1# Retrofitted Thermo Top C stationary
heaterAR83.70-P-
5302IA
Remove/install heaterMODEL 163.128 Retrofitted Thermo Top C stationary
heaterAR83.70-P-
5302IB
Remove/install combustion air
blower unitMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 ...AR83.70-P-
5555G
Removing and installing fuel
metering pumpMODEL 163.### 1# up to 31.12.99 Retrofitted Thermo
Top C stationary heaterAR83.70-P-
5652G
Remove/install coolant
circulation pumpMODEL 163.### (except 163.128) 1# Retrofitted
Thermo Top C stationary heaterAR83.70-P-
5700E
Remove/install burner insertMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 ...AR83.70-P-
5772G
Remove/install burner insert
with glow pinMODEL 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 209, 210, 211,
215, 219, 220, 230, 240 ...AR83.70-P-
5773A
Remove/install timerMODEL 163, 168, 170, 202, 208 ...AR83.70-P-
5892D

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