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).
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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!)
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.
How can I tell if my car battery is draining?
Make sure it is generating enough amperage. Check that the glove box light does not stay on when the car is parked. The easiest way to check this is to open the glove box after the car is parked for a couple of hours. Place your hand near the glove box light bulb and feel it if it is warm. Be careful not to burn your hand.
How to check for parasitic battery drain in a car?
Attach a multimeter (set the dial on the multimeter to measure Amps as per multimeters instructions) between the negative cable and the negative battery post. Wait a few seconds to several minutes for the car to go into sleep mode — i.e. when you make the contact with the ammeter, the car’s computer systems “wake up.”.
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.
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).
Attach a multimeter (set the dial on the multimeter to measure Amps as per multimeters instructions) between the negative cable and the negative battery post. Wait a few seconds to several minutes for the car to go into sleep mode — i.e. when you make the contact with the ammeter, the car’s computer systems “wake up.”.
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.
How to open the trunk to access a dead battery on a 2000?
I own a 2001 Mercedes clk 320 battery is dead, mech key won’t work can I jump start it or get power to start it? So you have no other option but to jump start the car, by finding power cables in engine bay or pribe open the trunk with a crow bar, or have i towed to a auto shop so a professionel locksmith can open the trunk for you.
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.
I own a 2001 Mercedes clk 320 battery is dead, mech key won’t work can I jump start it or get power to start it? So you have no other option but to jump start the car, by finding power cables in engine bay or pribe open the trunk with a crow bar, or have i towed to a auto shop so a professionel locksmith can open the trunk for you.
Why does my 1999 ML 320 door not open?
If all is well the alternator may be the culprit, disconnect the alternator from the + of the battery and connect the ammeter, if there is a current there then you have drain in the alternator. Did anyone ever got a solution. My 1999 ML 320 doors wont open manually. The battery is flat. Key does not turn at all. Please help.
Is the battery on my Mercedes Benz good?
Then the battery may be good but poor connections impede a good charge, make sure you battery cables are clean.
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.
Make sure it is generating enough amperage. Check that the glove box light does not stay on when the car is parked. The easiest way to check this is to open the glove box after the car is parked for a couple of hours. Place your hand near the glove box light bulb and feel it if it is warm. Be careful not to burn your hand.
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.
What should I do if my radio battery starts to drain?
Charge the battery and disconnect it, then check it for a charge the next day to eliminate it as the problem. Then pull the fuses on the radio and turn signals and see if it still drains. Next is to trace the radio and turn signal wires down for shorts. Was this answer helpful?
Why is my Mercedes SLK Battery going flat when not used?
Once you’ve isolated the circuit with the excessive drain check the wiring connections and plugs to components and the wiring harness that runs by the engine bay fuse box – the wiring harness chaffs / rubs through and gets damaged – but its not always easy to see so be careful when checking.. Customer: replied 7 years ago.