What does it mean when my Mercedes says auxiliary battery malfunction?
The main cause of this problem is generally attributed to a faulty voltage converter and you can also get a computer error message reading “Stop vehicle shift to P leave engine running” when the auxiliary battery begins to malfunction.
Can you jump a Mercedes auxiliary battery?
Current models Mercedes-Benz are equipped with jump start terminals. If you don’t have the jump start terminals, attach clamps directly to the battery. Connect the POSITIVE clamp on the positive terminal of the helper battery. Connect the NEGATIVE clamp on the negative terminal of the helper car.
How to jump start a Mercedes Benz 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. Get a jump box that is powerful enough to turn over a Mercedes-Benz engine. Generally, you need a jump box that has 1000 peak amps or more.
Why is the battery on my Mercedes Benz not working?
Hint: Starter Problem or Low Battery 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?
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.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz wont start?
Get inside your Mercedes-Benz and start it. If it doesn’t start right away, let the battery charge for at least 5 minutes, or even longer if you can. If your Mercedes-Benz refuses to start, see the Troubleshooting FAQ section below. Once the car starts, disconnect the cables. Begin by disconnecting the negative battery cables on both cars.