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Old 06-19-2011, 05:55 AM
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2001 c240 ignition issue which started after charging battery while battery cables still connected to vehicle. Vehicle will start and run fine until I turn off the vehicle and remove the key. When I re-insert key the car doesn't recognize key and won't allow me to unlock ignition until I disconnect and reconnect the battery. If left over night, battery is completely drained. when battery disconnected and recharged the car starts ok. If I disconnect and reconnect battery the car starts fine. Also, if I remove and reinsert ignition fuse the car will start. I hear a relay click when re-installing ignition fuse, which makes me think a relay contact might be sticking and seizing until the battery is drained. I don't see any electrical items being powered when the key is removed, so I'm not certain of what is draining the battery. Any idea what is causing this?
 
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