1998 Mercedes Benz ML55 My car is failing to start

1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
180 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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AHMED SAKRAN
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My MB ML230 1998 is failing to start. Auto scanner designed for MB revealed a failure of signal transmission from what is called RFL to CAN. The CAN specifications as follows:
MB Number 0225455732
HW version 002000
SW version 33 1997
diagnosis version 81
Pin 7
The code for this malfunction is B 1040 & B 1703
Jun 7, 2010 at 5:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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B1040 "CAN communication fault to engine control module"

B1703 Intermittant No Start in AAM Immobiliser Module
Jun 7, 2010 at 6:13 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I'm terribly sorry I don't think I can assist you in this problem this is dealership controlled and requires special testing tools and equipment
Jun 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM