Battery Drain
#1
Battery Drain
This is my first post in the forum. I bought a 2001 S500 8 months ago with 49,000 miles. I am having problems keeping the battery charged if not driven for a few days. I have replaced the battery twice now and continue to have the problem. I have heard that this is a common problem with S500's within certain years. Does anyone know how to resolve this? Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
#2
RE: Battery Drain
check the alternator if its charging the battery. Then this is the hardest part you could have a power leak somewhere. Is there any aftermarket work done to car? NAV, radio? speakers? alarm? check those out. ur voltmeter is your friend.
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RE: Battery Drain
I had my both Mercedeses sitting for 5 weeks and they started with no hesitation ON 7 YEARS OLD BATTERiES.
My friend installed aftermarket alarm on his MB and needs to charge battery every couple of weeks (it is his spare car) get battery maintainer.
$7.99 at Harbor Freight.
If you really want to do it, connect amp-meter between the battery and the car and start pulling the fuses. That will point to the direction of the current leak.
My friend installed aftermarket alarm on his MB and needs to charge battery every couple of weeks (it is his spare car) get battery maintainer.
$7.99 at Harbor Freight.
If you really want to do it, connect amp-meter between the battery and the car and start pulling the fuses. That will point to the direction of the current leak.
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