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Starting System - Tip Start Cycle Ends Prior to Start-Up 2000 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) 335 Date: August 18, 2008 Order No.: S-B-15.30/68 Supersedes: MB-Net No. 113 dated March 8, 2000 Group: 15 SUBJECT Tip Start Cycle Ending Prior to Engine Starting If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the tip start cycle ending prior to the engine starting, this may be due to the tachometer momentarily jumping above 2000 rpm causing the starting procedure to be aborted before the engine starts. To resolve, perform the below steps. 1. Remove starter per WIS instructions below. 2. Lightly coat teeth of starter ring gear with paste, A000 989 76 51. Note: Only use the paste specified. Do not apply too much paste as it can cause interference with the signal picked up by position sensor L5. 3. Reinstall starter 2000 Mercedes Benz Truck ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) 336 Parts Information Note: The following allowable la...