What kind of battery does a Mercedes Benz have?
The starter battery is good (bought 2 years ago), the rear batter is at 50%, and he alternator is charging at 14.3V. Incidentally, the battery light was not on when these checks were done.
Why does the battery light come on on my Mercedes Benz?
The message log still indicated a red battery but there was no battery indication on my display. Turn the car off and back on clears the message log. Any thoughts as to what might be going on? Ok, so I had the rear battery replaced and drove about 8 miles to work and no battery light. Drove another 2 miles on my way home and the light comes on.
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.
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.
The starter battery is good (bought 2 years ago), the rear batter is at 50%, and he alternator is charging at 14.3V. Incidentally, the battery light was not on when these checks were done.
The message log still indicated a red battery but there was no battery indication on my display. Turn the car off and back on clears the message log. Any thoughts as to what might be going on? Ok, so I had the rear battery replaced and drove about 8 miles to work and no battery light. Drove another 2 miles on my way home and the light comes on.
What do the warning lights on my Mercedes mean?
Or, if you have RAC Breakdown Cover, call for recovery. This warning light indicates that there’s a problem with the power steering. For electric powered systems, this problem could be as simple to fix as rebooting a computer. Find a safe place to stop and try turning the car off and back on again after 30 seconds.
Is the battery light on when the car is running?
When they tested it, the light wasn’t on but the car was running. They gave it a constant rev for a few seconds, but all results were normal. The thought of the belt came into my mind yesterday after the light went out after a brief acceleration moment while i was in traffic.
Why is my Mercedes Benz ESP light not working?
Low Battery Voltage – If you have an old Mercedes-Benz battery which is not supplying the needed voltage you can cause ESP malfunctions and a variety of other problems such as ABS and ETS warnings. This is tricky because the battery may start the car just fine, but it doesn’t maintain the requried voltage while the car is running.
Is the Check Engine light on in my Mercedes?
Has the check engine light turned on in your Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, ML, or SL? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before.
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.
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 kind of battery does a Mercedes SL550 have?
There is a small 35 Ah battery under the hood to start the engine. There is a larger battery in the trunk to run everything else. If you run down the battery, you only ran down the battery in the trunk. You can still start with the small battery, and once started, the SL550 charges the other battery.
What happens if battery goes bad on SL500?
Costco are pretty good in researching what they sell BTW. All lead acid batteries of whatever construction last MAX 5 years. Be warned a battery going faulty on the SL500 usually causes an alternator failure which in turn blows a SAM. Yes, exactly. Leave them both hooked up and in the car. It charges the rear and front batteries at the same time!
What kind of battery charger do I need for my 2003 SL?
I picked up a CTEK 3300 for my 2003 SL and hooked it up today. I installed the set of battery cables that connect directly to the battery terminals. Very convenient when I want to disconnect and go. I just draped the cable out the back of the trunk lid to the right with the charger itself outside on the floor of the garage.
Why does my Mercedes S550 have a red battery symbol?
I drive an S550 and this is the luxury of luxuries. However, do some recon on your own when it comes to the RED battery symbol and the ABS/ESP warning on the dash. This happened in my S550…I changed brake switch, main engine battery, reset the computer…My last resort was to change the auxiliary battery in the TRUNK.
What are the warning lights on a Mercedes Benz?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
How can I check the battery in my Mercedes?
1. Main battery is a possibility & should be checked with a battery test meter (checking the battery under load) 2. The battery system is fairly complex on these vehicles – the BCM monitors the vehicle electrics & will regulate charging to the small backup battery in the front – there is a relay that the BCM uses to charge the battery.
What does battery VISIT WORKSHOP warning light on Mercedes mean?
Battery Visit Workshop warning light on Mercedes – It can mean a few different things. First, turn off anything that might drain your battery – seat heaters, headlights, air, radio, etc. Immediately take it to an AutoZone and have your battery and alternator tested. Or safely take it home and park it. Loading…
What kind of battery does a 2003 E500 have?
I have an 2003 E500 and it did this once after being parked for several days it also was sitting on the garage floor when the key was turned dash lit up red said vehicle to low do not drive then red battery symbol and see repair shop.
When did the Mercedes Benz E500 come out?
The Mercedes-Benz E500, first introduced in 1994, shares the same chassis platform as the E320, E300D and E420 series. The Mercedes-Benz E500 features a 5.0-liter V-8 engine and many other creature comforts that designate the E500 as a luxury class vehicle.
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.
When they tested it, the light wasn’t on but the car was running. They gave it a constant rev for a few seconds, but all results were normal. The thought of the belt came into my mind yesterday after the light went out after a brief acceleration moment while i was in traffic.