How can I reset the battery on my Sprinter van?
CAREFUL: undo the wires that thread through the seat base cover board and up to the seat before you remove the board. Reconnect them before you reconnect the battery or turn the key in the ignition. If you don’t you’ll get error codes that can only be reset with a diagnostic tool.
Where is the battery on a Mercedes Sprinter?
If you don’t have an auxiliary/additional battery package (no extra battery added by Mercedes under the hood, or under the passenger seat) then the only place you should really get power from is the special set of connectors made for that purpose. You’ll find them under the driver’s seat. This set of connectors is called the “X145 Terminal.”
What causes battery to die on Mercedes medic?
A defective electrical system, Control Unit or a fault on the CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) are also causes that can cause your Mercedes-Battery battery to die. To troubleshoot the current draw, you need a multimeter that can perform current reading.
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.
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.
Can a sprinter be used as a house battery?
Yes. There are plenty of people who use the aux battery circuitry to power their house batteries. There is also plenty of discussion on the Sprinter forum about how to get this to work properly, what charging rates to expect, and so on. People are obviously (trying to) use the aux battery build option as a charging source for their house battery.
What happens when you change the battery in a Mercedes?
Pulling a large current through that cable will most likely result in voltage drop and heat build-up. Second, if you’re replacing it with a lithium battery, the location under the hood is likely to see more extreme temperatures than a location inside the vehicle.
Can a battery charger be used in a Mercedes Benz?
It can also cause electronics components in the car to malfunction and trigger under voltage fault codes for the control units in your Mercedes-Benz. The best option would be to use a battery charger if that is possible.