How many amps does a 2005 300 limited drain?
The problem is that it drains overnight. I disconnected the negative cable from the battery and tested how many Amps where being drawn. To my surprise the battery is always draining 1.8 Amps. My brother has a 2005 300 limited, I did the same test, and it only drains 0.01 Amps.
What’s the problem with the battery draining overnight?
At this point battery is at 12.7 volts with engine off, and 14.8 volts whit engine running. The problem is that it drains overnight. I disconnected the negative cable from the battery and tested how many Amps where being drawn. To my surprise the battery is always draining 1.8 Amps.
Why is the battery draining on my Mercedes medic?
If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem. It may cause the battery to drain within a couple of days in some models. Try to turn off the proximity key function in your car by looking up the instructions on the owner’s manual.
How to get rid of negative battery drain?
Remove the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal. Find the negative cable, which will be marked with a minus sign (-) and may have a black cover over it. Remove the cover, if applicable, and use a wrench to unbolt the negative cable from the terminal.
The problem is that it drains overnight. I disconnected the negative cable from the battery and tested how many Amps where being drawn. To my surprise the battery is always draining 1.8 Amps. My brother has a 2005 300 limited, I did the same test, and it only drains 0.01 Amps.
If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem. It may cause the battery to drain within a couple of days in some models. Try to turn off the proximity key function in your car by looking up the instructions on the owner’s manual.
At this point battery is at 12.7 volts with engine off, and 14.8 volts whit engine running. The problem is that it drains overnight. I disconnected the negative cable from the battery and tested how many Amps where being drawn. To my surprise the battery is always draining 1.8 Amps.
How long does it take for a car battery to drain?
A typical car battery will drain in 2-3 weeks and be unable to start your car due to the parasitic draw from the car’s electronics. With the negative terminal disconnected, a healthy car battery will self-discharge at 5% per month.