Shamus1978
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- Jun 20, 2012
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- Busselton, Australia
- Your Mercedes
- 300 SEL 1988
Hello,
I recently removed my battery from my 1988 300 SEL on the advice of an automotive shop employee, as I was going away for 3 weeks. I now know that was a very stupid thing to do.
After re-attaching the battery, the electrics are working, the car will turn over (but not fire up up), and the hazard lights flash. I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the immobilizer.
Am I right in thinking that in the absence of a trickle feed, the immobilizer has reset or done something weird? If so, would anyone be able to suggest a work-around?
Thanks,
Shane
I recently removed my battery from my 1988 300 SEL on the advice of an automotive shop employee, as I was going away for 3 weeks. I now know that was a very stupid thing to do.
After re-attaching the battery, the electrics are working, the car will turn over (but not fire up up), and the hazard lights flash. I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the immobilizer.
Am I right in thinking that in the absence of a trickle feed, the immobilizer has reset or done something weird? If so, would anyone be able to suggest a work-around?
Thanks,
Shane