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  1. K

    Ignition switches off after 2 seconds.

    My C200 CDI 2005 switches off immediately after turning the key to the second ignition position. All of the lights in the dash turn off and to turn the engine on you have to turn the key back and turn it to the third position really fast. The key recently had a battery change and it works...
  2. D

    Locked out of 2005 a150

    Hello all, bit of an issue following leaving my parking lights on when I went away for a few days, I’ve returned to a fully flat battery. Blade key is not engaging (turns 90 degrees left and right but doesn’t open door) I’m not the most technical of people but does anyone have any suggestions...
  3. K

    CLA180 Battery replacement and PCM reset

    Hi Guys, I was planning to replace the Starter Battery and I know some requires the PCM to be reset so Alternator doesn’t overcharge. Is there any chance anyone can confirm if 2018 cla180 follows that trend? The manual provides option to DIY and not necessarily dealer/garage but doesn’t talk...
  4. A

    GLC 300e 2023

    Dear All, I have bought a GLC 300e and after 3 months of using the hybrid or diring only electic I can confirm 100% that the published range by MB is wrong If you read on all the internet and MB spec they say the GLC 300e range is 80miles or 128km... This is actuall not true, at fully charge...
  5. M

    Shouldn't a pulse repair battery charger improve CCA?

    I have 2 old batteries 60Ah and 100Ah. The battery analyser shows they are 70% and 50% efficient respectively. I charged them then used a pulse repair battery charger on each battery. 8 hours on first day, then 12 hours on each of the following 2 days. The CCA of either battery did not improve...
  6. S

    E300e 2021 Battery Problems

    Hello everyone, Recently purchased the new E300e Hybrid. This morning when I tried to charge my car the following errors came up and I can't charge it. Also, before these errors came up, every morning when I would start the car there would be a weird vibration coming from the engine that I...
  7. A

    Mercedes Benz c class 350e - Malfunction in red color

    Mercedes benz c class 350 e 2016 model is not starting - it has malfunction with battery symbol and towing not permitted … Its been only couple of months I got the vehicle from dealer
  8. P

    Battery Query

    Hi folks, Apologies if this question has been asked in the past.. But I have a 2013 C180 Coupe which I bought back in November 2020 and whilst cleaning it a few days ago I thought whilst I was in the engine bay I'd check the date stamp on the negative battery post. Looking at the post it had...
  9. motocod

    W211 battery convenience functions while idling

    Hi folks, Bit of an odd one; I’m getting the “battery convenience functions” warning while I’m sat idling in traffic. It’s happened twice now, and clears within a few minutes once back up to normal driving speeds. Two questions: 1. Is this relating to the little aux battery under the bonnet...
  10. B

    Mercedes me connect: battery monitor – charge status critical

    Model : MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC AMG LINE 5 door Estate Petrol Automatic 1991cc I have bought this car in Octiber 2020 as brand new from a Mercedes dealer. Within 30 days of purchase , the car started giving the warning "Mercedes me connect: battery monitor – charge status critical "...
  11. V

    C350 e hybrid 2016 battery range

    Hello everyone. I have just bought a used Mercedes-Benz c350 e plug-in hybrid. After being fully charged it shows range of 13-14 miles but while using it in the E mode the range quickly reduces and finishes in 4-5 miles or so. Is something wrong with my battery? Or someone else experiencing...
  12. JustinN

    Battery Conditioner - GLA45 AMG

    Hi All I'm looking to buy a battery charger / conditioner for my 2015 GLA45 AMG to keep the battery topped up and conditioned. I'm looking at the CTEK MX5 or MX7 but I'm unsure whether the MX7 is worth the price jump from the MX5. Anyone have any experience of them? Also, I know in my car I...
  13. S

    Indicators Problems

    I have been having problem with what I thought was the battery. I was told it is the battery, not realizing the car has two battery's. Problems CD going blank whilst driving comes back on after a second or two. Air conditioner doing the same. Gear stuck in first, everything is fine then bam...
  14. H

    Main or aux battery causing niggles?

    Hi I have a 2012 w204 c class. I have started getting more and more electrical issues that have started intermittent and now become permanent. 1. start/stop has not worked for a year or so 2. Automatic door unlocking no longer works, the doors lock when I start driving but do not unlock when I...
  15. C

    Voltage/Amps causing ABS/ESP fault but only during first minute of starting

    This happened every day for a week, then nothing for 500 miles, now it came on again so I was determined to record it because it's always been so quick that I don't see the exact message. (occurs about 1:04) the A also drops too, not sure what should be normal. It drops to -50A when starting...
  16. A

    Starter Motor Problem

    The car doesn’t start occasionally. The battery was changed 2 weeks ago, everything was working perfectly fine until the problem occurred again. You can hear specific noise while trying to start the car, additionally dashboard doesn’t light up while starting the car. Can it be the starter motor...
  17. S

    Rear consumer battery dying overnight

    Hi everyone! Car: 2005 SL500 75K miles. Prerequistes: Excellent condition. Recently, 'Consumer' battery dies overnight. CTEK Mercedes charger only gets to 3 lights overnight. Battery is tested good and 1 year old. Front seats have sealed vacuum lines and DO NOT cause PSE pump to constantly...
  18. D

    Deposit paid but furry auxiliary battery

    Hi, I need some non-jargon help! I have just put a deposit down on a 2011 a class a160 even though I spied fur on one of the auxiliary battery’s terminals. When I test drove the car the start/stop didn’t function but since then the car has been taken for a drive, the batteries both checked...
  19. idlerider

    Battery charging

    I've read that a battery charger can be fitted permanently to the car and just needs plugging-in put the vehicle on charge. I'd like to use a portable 5 amp charger on my s211 wagon, which is continually losing charge due to lack of use, but the charger instructions insist that the battery must...
  20. Janchee

    W213 Window Bug appeared for the first time

    All, Hope you're doing well during these times and the house is looking lovely and painted ;) Jumped in the car yesterday to go get some shopping. Popped the driver window down a little bit ... then clicked the switch for it go back up ... and it came back down half-way. Everytime. -_- When I...


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