Ml350 ignition module repair

Rony
You need an auto electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer to diagnose. Those cars are so complicated. It may be the immobilizer.

need to reprogram the key fob to the car.. its memory is crashed..also have the ecm looked at..electrical control module..

that is due to the immobilizer being wired to your radio you need to refit the parts .

due to the immobilizer being wired to your radio.

Diagnosis: Basically, the ignition slot thinks the key is in so the lock mechanism is in place, which prevents the key fob from going in all the way.

Solution: Insert your finger all the way into the slot. Curl your finger slightly so that the tip touches the bottom. Pull your finger out slowly and your finger will "unlock" the mechanism. You will hear a click sound and also feel it being unlocked. Try inserting your key fob into the slot.

2010 focus wont start, what is happening ? you have the fob in car, you step on the brake and push start button, does dash lights come on? does the engine spin trying to start but does not ?

what are the symptoms ? is the battery dead? do you have inside lights ?

When this light comes on and stays on it means a fault has occurred in the Electronic stability control system and it has been shut off. The light will not go off until the problem is repaired, this requires a system scan to determine the fault code that was stored when the light was turned on by the computer control module.

to program a key fob- get in vehicle and close all doors. insert key into ignition, have all the key fobs you want to program for this vehicle in hand, programing erases all old fobs. turn the ignition switch to on(all dash lights light up, on click before starting the car). then hit the lock button on one of the fobs. turn the ignition to lock. turn the ignition back to run and press the lock button again from the same remote. repeat untill all the locks cycle. ones the locks cycle keep the ignition in run and press the lock button on each key fob(the ocks will cycle each time a button is pressed). then turn the ignition to lock after all fobs have been programed

The S Type is similar to the Lincoln LS.
These are TSBs that address battery drain on the LS.

Partial TSB
Article No.
02-9-5

• ELECTRICAL - BATTERY DRAIN DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE TIPS

Publication Date: APRIL 30, 2002
FORD: 2002 THUNDERBIRD LINCOLN: 2000-2002 LS
ISSUE: Some vehicles may exhibit excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition.
ACTION: Use the following Service Tips to monitor the vehicle electrical system for excessive battery current drain and repair as needed. Refer to the following Service Information Tips for details.
SERVICE INFORMATION Having a firm grasp on the design and normal operation of the electrical system will aid in properly diagnosing and repairing any faults with electrical components and/or circuitry. When the vehicle is at rest (ignition key turned off and removed), some amounts of battery current drain will be present since many of the modules and electronic components in the vehicle require this to sustain memory and system monitoring. The Powertrain Control Module, Antilock Brake Module, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Module, Front Electronics Module, Rear Electronics Module, Driver Door Module, Instrument Cluster Module, Roof Opening Panel Module, Heated Seat Module, Driver Seat Module, Cell Phone Module and Vehicle Emergency Message System Module all have power supplied at all times for this purpose. Many of these modules monitor activity and communicate with each other through the Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) Link. When the ignition key is first shut off and removed, the vehicle is exited and the doors are closed, the electrical system goes into "stand-by" mode, where the Rear Electronics Module (REM) and the Front Electronics Module (FEM) keep the System Switched Power (SSP) relays activated. After a minimum of 45 minutes, the REM and FEM will power down to prevent battery discharge. Power down mode occurs when the REM and FEM "time out" and release the ground on all 4 (four) of the SSP relays. The SSP relays are wired in a fashion in which they are either all on or all off. In other words, the SSP relays cannot be operated independent of each other. If power down does not occur, because of a system fault or errant SCP Link activity, the REM and FEM will remain energized along with the SSP relays and the other electrical devices that they provide power. The REM and FEM provide power and ground to devices such as exterior/interior lighting and many of the body modules in the vehicle. The Wiring Diagrams Manual may be referenced for additional information on the SSP relays, the REM and FEM, in Sections 13 & 59. Once the REM and FEM enter power down mode they will not energize the SSP relays until they are commanded to "wake up" by one or more of the following commands:

• Key Fob Activity (Any Command)
• Door Ajar (Any Door)
• Luggage Compartment Ajar Switch
• Drivers Power Seat Switch
• Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
• Headlamps/Park Lamps On
• Key In Ignition
• Key On Ignition
• Anti-Theft Hood Switch
• Brake Pedal Position Switch
• Memory Seat Switch

BATTERY DRAIN DIAGNOSIS -------------------------------------------

INSTALLATION: REMOVE THE TOP DASH COVER USING A FLAT TIP SCREW DRIVER AND LOCATE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RKE MODULE. THE CONNECTOR WILL BE SMALL AND LOCATED NEXT TO THE HVAC DISTRIBUTION DUCT. MOUNT MODULE AND INSERT THE CONNECTOR. SINCE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS INVOLVED WITH THE RKE THIS MAY OR MAY NOT WORK BECAUSE NOT ALL CONTROLLERS ARE THE SAME BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO PERFORM THE TASK TRY THIS. FOR PROGRAMMING:

1. Using a functional key fob transmitter, unlock the vehicle and disarm the Vehicle Theft Security System.
2. Insert ignition key into the ignition switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch to RUN position without starting engine.
4. Using a functional key fob transmitter, press and hold the UNLOCK button for a minimum four seconds (maximum ten seconds)
5. While holding UNLOCK button, and before ten seconds passes, press and release the PANIC button. A single chime will sound to verify that the RKE module is set to receive the new Vehicle Access Code(s)
6. Within 30 seconds of the chime, press and release the "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" buttons on the transmitter at the same time. Then press any one of the buttons. The BCM will sound an abbreviated chime to acknowledge that the programming of the transmitter has been completed and was successful.
7. Repeat step 6 for all transmitters that will be used with this vehicle (up to 4 total)
8. Programming mode will last for 30 seconds. To get out of programming mode sooner, turn the ignition OFF. A single chime will sound to verify that the RKE module will no longer accept additional Vehicle Access Code(s)
9. When Vehicle Access Code(s) programming is complete, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and verify RKE system operation using each key fob