Can you add a power liftgate?
Power liftgates and trunks have become so widespread, you’ll find them on SUVs, hatchbacks, minivans, and sedans—even today’s truck tailgates offer a version of the tech. The added convenience can make living with the vehicle easier, no matter your lifestyle.
Why is the liftgate not working on my Mercedes ML350?
If you manually close the tailgate, will the latch lock and pull the tailgate tighter? A bit of history. Shortly after I bought the vehicle, the liftgate stopped working. When I would push the remote lift button, it would disengage the latch but not lift. Then the latch would re-engage and shut tight.
Where is the power pump on a Mercedes ML350?
The motor/pump is in that black case below the control unit. You could test for power and ground at the Red wire with blue tracer and grey wire. It has to be open all the way. That might be above my paygrade.
Is there a connection to the liftgate module?
Yes, there is a connection, I have seen a jump start blow out the setting in the liftgate module or sometimes even damage the lift gate module. I see. When the battery went dead, I didn’t have to reset the radio stations upon recharging it so it didn’t kill that type of thing.
Is the power liftgate controlled by the rear Sam?
Yes, because the latch it controlled by the rear sam and not fused. Oh, time out. It was not a green 30 amp. It was an orange 40 amp that was in slot #40. The power liftgate motor is controlled by the REDC or rear end door control unit Ok.
How to reset the power liftgate on a Mercedes ML350?
Hallelujah! 🙂 Reconnect the connectors and now make sure the tailgate is pushed up all the way, turn on the ignition but don’t start the engine, and pull and hold the tailgate switch on the driver’s door in the open position for about 5 seconds. Did that. It did not go down. Out of luck?
Is the automatic tailgate on a Mercedes-Benz ML?
A common ailment to the 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML and GL (W164 and X164) is the automatic tailgate. The automatic tailgate is an option that was almost always been chosen when they were new. If you own one of these, chances are you have had trouble with inconsistent closing, opening, and latch engagement.
The motor/pump is in that black case below the control unit. You could test for power and ground at the Red wire with blue tracer and grey wire. It has to be open all the way. That might be above my paygrade.
Where was the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 last serviced?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX… 1st owner purchased on 11/24/14 and owne… Last serviced at 84,569 miles in Spokane… 1st owner drove an estimated 12,211 mile… No accident or damage reported to CARFAX…