Mikemccann
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- Clk 320 convertible 2000
Hi all
I have a 2000 CLK 320 Auto Convertible that suddenly wouldn't start last week. I decided it might be a flat battery so I tried jump starting it from my wifes car.
I DEFINITELY connected the jump leads red to red and black to black but after about 30 seconds the heavy duty jump leads simply melted with extreme heat near the battery in my Merc! I assume a short in the electrics somewhere in the car or a faulty battery
I want to try to connect another battery but cannot open the boot. I have tried using the switch in the center console and the master key in the boot lock (it wont go more than half way in) . I have also tried connecting another battery using the terminal near the fuses under the bonnet - but to no avail. Everything is dead!!!
So...... I cannot start the car, the battery is dead and I cannot open the boot
2 questions
1) Is it likely I have fried all/some of the electrics in the car ?
2) Can I open the boot without using a key?
Many thanks for your help.
Mike
I have a 2000 CLK 320 Auto Convertible that suddenly wouldn't start last week. I decided it might be a flat battery so I tried jump starting it from my wifes car.
I DEFINITELY connected the jump leads red to red and black to black but after about 30 seconds the heavy duty jump leads simply melted with extreme heat near the battery in my Merc! I assume a short in the electrics somewhere in the car or a faulty battery
I want to try to connect another battery but cannot open the boot. I have tried using the switch in the center console and the master key in the boot lock (it wont go more than half way in) . I have also tried connecting another battery using the terminal near the fuses under the bonnet - but to no avail. Everything is dead!!!
So...... I cannot start the car, the battery is dead and I cannot open the boot
2 questions
1) Is it likely I have fried all/some of the electrics in the car ?
2) Can I open the boot without using a key?
Many thanks for your help.
Mike