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Chronic Dead Battery, amps at rest?

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Old 10-14-2009, 01:08 PM
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Default Chronic Dead Battery, amps at rest?

My battery keeps dying. I've charged it, changed it, still dies. If I don't put it on a trickle charger every night the next day it's dead.
The car is pulling 0.71 amps with everything turned off.
Is this normal?

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BKH
 
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:33 PM
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what car make and model do you have?
 
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Old 10-16-2009, 11:01 AM
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Same here. 2004 E320CDI. Went to workshop, changed Unit Control Module two months ago, cause of not starting / disabling of comfort system. It seemed to be ok till now. Again, can't start.

Help appreciated, thanks
 
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Old 10-16-2009, 02:28 PM
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If your battery cannot hold a charge with a 0.71 amp draw overnight I would strongly suggest it is not fit for purpose, doesn't matter which model MB a 12 volt battery should easily last over several days at that low amperage.
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Old 10-16-2009, 07:24 PM
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There are a multitude of dead-battery problems on this forum.
If so equipped, check power seat modules, keyless go, and in my own personal case check that the alternator is functioning properly. I had one that charged the battery (after a boost) and then sucked the power out of the battery overnight. A faulty diode in the alternator was at fault.
By the way, a battery that goes completely dead more than five to six times will never hold a charge longterm.
 
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