Sometimes hard to start

SLACAYO

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2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
110,000 MILES

My 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430 sometimes lugs to a start. Usually this happens when I start it first thing in the morning. After that it usually starts right up. Is it the starter? If so what would be an honest ballpark quote from a mechanic.

It ignition takes a while to take when I turn the key in the ignition. I recently replaced the battery. Sometimes it starts right up and it is running fine with the exception of the initial starting of the engine.

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FIXITMR

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How much lag?

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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 12:27 AM

SLACAYO

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Instead of starting right away it takes a few additional seconds (5-6)to catch and start running.

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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 2:34 AM

KEN L

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Sounds like it could be a weak fuel pump, have the pressure checked and go from there.

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Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 AT 2:26 PM

MARIANO LANDAU

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Hi! Can you solve this problem because I have the same problem with my ML 430. Thank You!

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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 12:59 PM

DANNY L

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@MARIANO LANDAU
You need to start a new question including your vehicle information. You have attached yourself to a years old post.Hope this helps we look forward to hearing back from you.

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