Chirag
Member
Hi Helpful Merc people.
Just a question!
My Merc = 05 Plate CLK 270 cdi in Black. Currently 225k (largely trouble free motoring too!).
I currently have a Halfords battery with 3 year guarantee that has been in the car for 4.5 years (put in by the previous and 2nd owner). This morning after 1 days inactivity, the car has had trouble starting and I got it going on 4th crank with my foot on the accelerator.
It usually starts first time as I have a 25 mile (each way) commute for work and gets a good charge.
A quick reading I got from the dash whilst I attempted one of the starts was 12.1v
As I got the car out the garage the steering was very stiff (was fine once I got moving). A red light then came up in the middle of the dash saying “Visit Workshop” with the battery symbol.
After a 25 mile drive the warning light has now gone and readings are as follows:
Battery prior to start 12.6v
On Start (idle) 13.9-14.1v
Any advice on whether this is as it seems just a new battery issue, or anything more sinister such as the alternator (good grief!). I don’t want to put stress on the alternator of an old-ish car so happy to get a decent battery.
Any advice on the battery to go for on these cars? – Halfords worked fine, so I’m guessing Bosch would be a good shout?
Thanks!
Just a question!
My Merc = 05 Plate CLK 270 cdi in Black. Currently 225k (largely trouble free motoring too!).
I currently have a Halfords battery with 3 year guarantee that has been in the car for 4.5 years (put in by the previous and 2nd owner). This morning after 1 days inactivity, the car has had trouble starting and I got it going on 4th crank with my foot on the accelerator.
It usually starts first time as I have a 25 mile (each way) commute for work and gets a good charge.
A quick reading I got from the dash whilst I attempted one of the starts was 12.1v
As I got the car out the garage the steering was very stiff (was fine once I got moving). A red light then came up in the middle of the dash saying “Visit Workshop” with the battery symbol.
After a 25 mile drive the warning light has now gone and readings are as follows:
Battery prior to start 12.6v
On Start (idle) 13.9-14.1v
Any advice on whether this is as it seems just a new battery issue, or anything more sinister such as the alternator (good grief!). I don’t want to put stress on the alternator of an old-ish car so happy to get a decent battery.
Any advice on the battery to go for on these cars? – Halfords worked fine, so I’m guessing Bosch would be a good shout?
Thanks!