What kind of battery does a CLK cab have?
Hope you guys can help with some suggestions as this is driving me mad. My wife has a 2001 CLK Cab 200k with a battery drain (somewhere!)
How can I stop battery drain on my CLK?
If so then reach under the seat and pull the 3 wire connector that powers them from both driver and passenger see if this stops the drain. The fix is either give MB a fortune for the seat controllers (which are faulty by design) or cut the permanent 12v and choc block it to the ignition controlled wire (the third is earth).
Why does my Mercedes-Benz battery keep draining?
You try to start your Mercedes-Benz and the car is either completely dead or this happens: Battery drains happen when electronic equipment (consumer units) are constantly drawing current from the battery while the car is parked. One simple example is when lights are left on overnight. But it’s not always as simple as that.
What should I do if my Mercedes battery dies?
If the battery should die on your Mercedes-Benz, the airbag light on the instrument panel may stay on after you hook up a new battery. The oil light indicator also may stay on, and the radio may not work until you reset its code. You can reset the airbag and oil lights with a service-light reset tool…
If so then reach under the seat and pull the 3 wire connector that powers them from both driver and passenger see if this stops the drain. The fix is either give MB a fortune for the seat controllers (which are faulty by design) or cut the permanent 12v and choc block it to the ignition controlled wire (the third is earth).
Hope you guys can help with some suggestions as this is driving me mad. My wife has a 2001 CLK Cab 200k with a battery drain (somewhere!)
You try to start your Mercedes-Benz and the car is either completely dead or this happens: Battery drains happen when electronic equipment (consumer units) are constantly drawing current from the battery while the car is parked. One simple example is when lights are left on overnight. But it’s not always as simple as that.
What should I do if my car battery is draining?
Remove the key from the ignition and let the car sit for at least 15 minutes. In some models you may need to wait up to 30 minutes for all the electronic systems to go “to sleep”. This will allow the car to shut off any electronic consumers that stay on for a brief period after the car is parked.
Why is the map light not working on my CLK?
The other culprit is the fan in the overhead console (where the map light is) this draws internal air across a sensor (i think) and this is known to continue as well, turn off ignition and listen for it. Some good ideas above, alarm sirens are pretty common on the clk due to water ingress.
Why is the battery draining on my Mercedes CLK?
Mobilo came out and diagnosed a fault with the alarm siren in the computer, which meant the alarm was constantly going, though silently. The guy said it must have got water inside… I would assume that Mercedes have pulled all your fault codes, if any, and would have found this if it was the case.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz battery is dead?
Begin by disconnecting the negative battery cables on both cars. Caution: Your Mercedes-Benz’s electrical systems can get damaged, or the control units will trigger under voltage fault codes if you let the car run while connected to a dead battery.
Why does my Mercedes medic draw so much battery?
A radio receiver in the car continuously listens for wake up signal from the key. As the car receives a signal in the assigned frequency it wakes up to validate the key. This causes current draw for several seconds. If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem.
What happens when a Mercedes Benz battery is dead?
When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on. The battery could be partially discharged in which case you will hear the clicking as shown in the video clip. When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on.
What to do when your car battery is dead?
You have three options to get your car running again. When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on. The battery could be partially discharged in which case you will hear the clicking as shown in the video clip. When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on.
How long does it take to fully charge a Mercedes Benz battery?
It will take several hours for the battery to fully charge. If you are using the Black and Decker battery charger mentioned above, you will know when the battery is fully charged when the LED light on the charger turns solid green. A fully discharged battery can take up to 24 hours to charge.
How to jump start a Mercedes Benz battery?
Hint: For a safer method to jump start a Mercedes-Benz with a fully discharged battery see Method 3. Method 2 Jump start your car battery with a booster pack / jump starter box. Get a jump box that is powerful enough to turn over a Mercedes-Benz engine. Generally, you need a jump box that has 1000 peak amps or more.
Why is the battery on my Mercedes Benz not working?
Hint: Starter Problem or Low Battery This may seem obvious, but an old battery is the root of many headaches and can cause all sorts of malfunctions on Mercedes-Benz cars. How old is the battery on your Mercedes-Benz?
Can a Mercedes W208 CLK open with a dead battery?
Hey guys, in this video we will show you how to open jump start a Mercedes W208 CLK with a dead battery. If the battery is dead and you have not used the trunk manual lock with the key for a long time it might be impossible to open it with the key. So check out how to give it 12v supply to open the trunk and jump start the car.
Mobilo came out and diagnosed a fault with the alarm siren in the computer, which meant the alarm was constantly going, though silently. The guy said it must have got water inside… I would assume that Mercedes have pulled all your fault codes, if any, and would have found this if it was the case.
Can you jump start a Mercedes Benz with a dead battery?
Note: Jump starting a car with a fully discharged battery will shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. Hint: For a safer method to jump start a Mercedes-Benz with a fully discharged battery see Method 3. Method 2 Jump start your car battery with a booster pack / jump starter box.
Is there a battery leak in a Mercedes medic?
Check for any leakage if you have older lead acid battery. Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are sealed and you don’t need to worry about leakage. AGM type batteries is what newer Mercedes-Benz cars use. Voltage Regulator may be defective and needs replacement. Test the alternator. Make sure it is generating enough amperage.
What to do when battery drains on Mercedes medic?
Find a way to secure the switch pushed in. Use a screwdriver to lock the door latch. Manually press the door switch. Find a way to secure the switch pressed. Use a screwdriver to lock the door latch. If you have a fuse box in the trunk, open the trunk but place the latch in locked position. Make sure you have a fully charged battery.
How often should I replace the battery in my Mercedes clk350?
Battery Replacement: 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 – 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 3.5L V6 Convertible (2 Door) Replace the battery in your 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 3.5L V6 Convertible (2 Door) once every 4 years for optimal performance.
How do you change the battery cable on a car?
Run the new positive cable back through the engine bay in the same way the old one was. Attach the negative cable to the body or block. Locate the hole the old negative cable was attached to and use the same bolt to connect the new cable.
How do you change the battery on a Mercedes clk350?
Replacing the battery in your CLK350 involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some CLK350s, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again.
Do you have to remove the battery cable to change the battery?
Remove the battery. Some cars will not require the removal of the battery while replacing battery cables, but even if it is not necessary, it may make the process easier. Removing the battery can free up room to work and removes any possibility of the cables coming back into contact with their terminals and shocking you.
How do you remove battery from car engine?
Step 4: Remove the battery from the engine. Once both cables have been disconnected, remove any securing mechanism at the base or top of the battery, and then remove the battery from the engine bay. Step 5: Disconnect the battery cables.
What’s the best way to disconnect a car battery?
Clean any corrosion off of the battery and terminals with a can of spray-on battery cleaner. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then the positive cable with a combination wrench. Clean the battery posts and terminals with the post and terminal cleaning tool, so you have a good connection when you’re done.