1999 SsangYong Musso from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

How do I access the Musso car manual at the site you gave, that I have now joined?

The intermittent starting and stopping is caused by an AU 80 cent transistor in the over protection relay. In the 1997 3.2 litre (right hand drive), it's located in the area near the brake power booster. A grey relay, with a fuse in the top of it...

Found out with much difficulty and an oscilloscope...

I have a 1999 Musso 3.2. When the vehicle is started from cold, there is no problem, however when it is exposed to heat (40+ degrees) parked or when I have been on a long journey (20 minutes +), it will not crank or start.

I have had the battery and starter motor checked, and they are fine. Also, if I connect jump leads to another running vehicle, it will sometimes start. Once started, it runs perfectly. Please can anyone help me on this?

I have exactly the same problem with my 2005 Musso Sports at the moment.

I have managed to rule out any electrical fault, and have now narrowed it down to being a problem with the vacuum hoses.

I have replaced all hoses showing signs of cracks or splits.

The only part I have not checked is where the vacuum hoses go through the bulkhead into the back of the dashboard. This is where the ignition switch is linked to the vacuum system.

Please let me know if you have any further information.

Does it have a turbo timer? If it does, it should only run for about 5 minutes tops.

Have you checked the vacuum hose at the top of the air intake? That's what makes my Musso cut out. It will pop off at random times.

Ssangyong Musso. I have one that has done 185000 k's from new. Runs like a dream - suspension is a bit on the soft side, but they go great in the sand.

It has just acquired trouble starting (first time ever). Merc mechanic in Bunbury said it sounds like the crank angle sensor. If the sensor is kaput, the EMS doesn't know when to fire the plugs, and will just turn over but not fire. Battery is good - I was going to pull the fuel line off the filter to make sure I had a fuel feed, but the mechanic sounded pretty definite. Anyone know exactly where it is located?

Mine is a 96 with the 3.2 Merc motor. Way too much power for this style of car, but apart from a coil failing and rear electric window motor packing up, this car has been problem free.

The vacuum pipe has come off the valve on top of the diesel pump; just look for a loose 3mm black pipe.

The 96 Ssangyoug Musso crank angle sensor is located above the starter motor. You have to remove the starter motor to replace it.

My 320 is cutting out on me. I hear the clicking noise of a relay when it starts to die. New crank sensor, new air mass meter, new overload protection relay, still the same. Only the ECU is left. Anybody know where to find a secondhand VDO unit?

Yes, hello, I'm from Aruba, and I also have an Musso. It's a great car, but it has a a few things that I wanted to change. Can anyone tell me where I can get parts??

Email me at e_morel@hotmail.com please, and thanks.

Try Mercbits www.mercbits.com.au. They have a fair range of second hand spares for Mussos.

Hi. I just brought a 97 Musso with the same problem as yours... Did the fuel pump fix it? How much did the pump cost? Could you email me please with your answer? James.w.woolford@gmail.com

Thanks.

I was wondering if you ever fixed your problem with your Musso? Mine is doing exactly the same thing. johnnyrhino@msn.com

I had same problem with my 2005 Musso Sports 3 litre diesel.

The problem was the fuel cut off immobiliser (also could be key transponder or receiver on computer). We removed the immobiliser and fitted a fuel by-pass (no fuel cut-off immobiliser now) and it fixed the problem.

Hi, Betty from Brisbane, I bought a '97 Musso petrol auto after a violent split, as I was told being a Mercedes, it was safe! Now it has left me stranded.

It was running a little rough as a norm, but was starting to stall when I approach traffic lights, then out of nowhere it just stopped on the highway in the faster lane, leaving me to sit for hours half in the lane. It has not run since, and I was told it was the starter motor, but even I know if the engine is turning, then the starter's fine LOL.

It sounds as if there is nothing, but the engine winds over?

What could cause the engine just to wind as if no compression? Someone help please, as I need my car for my children's access changeover...

I have the same problem. I have replaced the same items that you have (except for the overload protection relay, as my model doesn't seem to have one). I also replaced the ECU. The symptoms seemed problem seemed to improve for a little while, but not for long. I have the ECU that I took out if you would like it, but I don't think it will fix your problem.

johnnyrhino@msn.com