How many batteries does a 2007 S550 take?
You actually have 3 batteries, not many people realise this. The one in the engine compartment is for engine starting so have this one tested first.
What is the auxiliary battery in Mercedes S550?
There’s the primary battery under the hood, but there’s also an auxiliary battery. These are used to power other systems on the car that require 12 volts of power, and which the alternator is not capable of powering directly.
How to reset a Mercedes Benz after a flat battery?
How to Reset a Mercedes-Benz After a Flat Battery. 1 Step 1. Insert the reset tool into the Mercedes’ data-link connector, which is near the hood-release latch. Turn on the ignition. 2 Step 2. 3 Step 3. 4 Step 4. 5 Step 5.
How old is the battery on a Mercedes Benz?
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? While some MB owners have pushed over 10 years on an original battery, the battery should be considered for replacement around 6 or 7 years.
Why is my Mercedes Benz starter not working?
Often times, when the starter is defective or seizes up it will blow out the fuse that protect the starter circuit. Another thing that you can try is to hit the starter with a rubber hammer a couple of times. Depending what kind of starter problems you have, the starter may work a few more times.
Why does my new Mercedes Benz not start?
My car did start but was idling low and died (has happened before but usually starts back up) while reversing out of the driveway. It would not restart. I bought the new battery and got it installed. The battery is strong and everything electronically works. The key will engage and the car will attempt to start but wont.
Why did my car not start after replacing the battery?
It was a bad right fuel pump the whole time after all that replacing. haha. lesson learned. We stopped at a gas station, when restarting the car it didn’t start; nearly emptied the battery. Being a Friday and past normal working hours we were forced to take a motel, to which we had the car towed.
Is it OK to jump start a MBZ?
It’s OK to jump start a MBZ as long as you disconnect the negative battery terminal first. Leaving the bad battery in the circuit makes it act like a giant resistor that causes voltage drops and surges during cranking. I’ve jumped 50+ MBZs this way with no issues.