1999 C280 - Starting problems
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1999 C280 - Starting problems
I have a 1999 C280 Sport with just over 100,000 KMS on the clock. Last night I was out for a short drive, maybe 20 mins. I stopped to run into a store and when I came back she wouldn't start. I tried cranking her over 3 or 4 times and she would just turn for a few seconds but not start. After 3 or 4 tries she stopped turning all together (like a dead battery) but all of my electrical (radio, windows, lights) were still working. I ended up getting a boost from CAA. Drove home turned the car off 3 times and restarted fine.
Does this sound like the battery needs replacing? Should the dash light come on to tell you there is a problem with the battery? I bought the car used and the battery looks to be original. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Does this sound like the battery needs replacing? Should the dash light come on to tell you there is a problem with the battery? I bought the car used and the battery looks to be original. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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further diagnosis day 2...
I started the car, drive 15 mins to the gym, shut off went inside for about and hour. Came out she started no problem. Drove 15 mins to the grocery store, ran in for 15 mins came out and she would NOT start. Tried 3 times, not luck...she just cycled but would not turn over. Batterty didn't die this time. I waited about 10 mins tried again this time she started.
So, it seem that when she gets shut off hot and started within 10-15 mins that when the problem occurs. Would this still be the battery?
I started the car, drive 15 mins to the gym, shut off went inside for about and hour. Came out she started no problem. Drove 15 mins to the grocery store, ran in for 15 mins came out and she would NOT start. Tried 3 times, not luck...she just cycled but would not turn over. Batterty didn't die this time. I waited about 10 mins tried again this time she started.
So, it seem that when she gets shut off hot and started within 10-15 mins that when the problem occurs. Would this still be the battery?
