I need to ask for a bit of help in terms of advice...

RE: 98ML320..

Car will not start.... diagnosed by my mechanic who only does mercedes (he
has ML computer).. as ECU...

ECU is getting the signal from the DAS unit, but ECU is not releasing signal
to starter to start car. He can bridge it, and it will start....is there
any way around a $2,000 repair job other than junking the car??

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Thanks & B'rgds,

Uncle Vinnie

I suggest you take it to MB dealer to have that fixed. I don't think it is
the ECU that is bad.