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2005 C230 Sport
I have a 05 C230 My battery is located under the hood passengers side, back by the fire wall, the battery has a lid on top (breather/Filter, just unsnap the clips located on the back, take the cover off and you will see the battery. Some MB's have a battery also in the trunk, my benz only has one in the front. If you call the dealer and give them the vin # they can tell you if you have one or two. Good luck.
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1999 Mercedes C280
OMG please help. I was having problems the other day with my battery. I had to jump it a few times and then got it home and bought a new battery. Everything at this point ran fine except the battery. I changed out the battery. Now My car won't even run. It starts up.. revs high for about 20 sec then drop out and stalls. I try to press on the gas and there is no/late response and the rpms are all over the place. I'm driving 99 SLK230 with 56,000 miles. I have tried resetting the ECU by disconnection the battery but have no luck.. What could this be? What can I do?
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c230k
Lol this is funny cuz my car right now in the drive way dead battery .i use bosted pack to start,shows ESP ' rear license plate light one blinks on and off,radio is static, doors don't lock with key,moon roof botton have to hold to close, tail light some times work. I have a 05 c230 k sedan stock amg front.ive had this car for 3 years now. Little bs problems but never had nothing major besides replacing my brake pad very year lolz
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1999 Mercedes C280
Lol this is funny cuz my car right now in the drive way dead battery .i use bosted pack to start,shows ESP ' rear license plate light one blinks on and off,radio is static, doors don't lock with key,moon roof botton have to hold to close, tail light some times work. I have a 05 c230 k sedan stock amg front.ive had this car for 3 years now. Little bs problems but never had nothing major besides replacing my brake pad very year lolz
Let me know if you figure out what's wrong with yours ill try it
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c230k
I'm guessing your car is manul? Or automatic let me kno lol I know what's wrong with my car and know what to fix its in the drive way becuz I have a suspended license and thats why it has little bs problems becuz its been sleeping .I use to work on Mercedes .
Last edited by c230kMB; Aug 15, 2013 at 11:31 PM.
Newbie
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From: alicante, spain
mercedes 'R' class 320.
Hi I have a MB 220cdi, 2006,left hand drive, I jumped started another car with jump leads, and seem to have stuffed my radio antenae, I can get stations when parked, but as soon as I drive a couple of hundred metres, I lose the signal, where is the antenae fitted? is it in the glass at the rear? is there an attenuator, replaceable? Help please.
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MB c20 cdi 2002
Had my 2002 c270 cdi - with 300k kms - top gasket replaced due to overheating with faulty thermostat and repaced one damaged injector and glo plug...car starts good when cold but struggles when hot...any thoughts
Regards dudleyg
Regards dudleyg
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1999 Mercedes C280
I don't have your car but it sounds like a vac leak possible secondary air check your vac lines, pump, secondary air etc
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MB c20 cdi 2002
Thanks for the reply will most definitely ensure that my mechanic includes your suggestions ...I forgot to say that since the repair of the top gasket I do have extensive black exhaust smoking on revving or acceleration on the open road with heavy fuel usage...regrds dudleyg
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1999 Mercedes C280
Thanks for the reply will most definitely ensure that my mechanic includes your suggestions ...I forgot to say that since the repair of the top gasket I do have extensive black exhaust smoking on revving or acceleration on the open road with heavy fuel usage...regrds dudleyg
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MB c20 cdi 2002
Oh sorry...was a blown gasket..replaced after having cyl head machined and pressure test done..bad starting when cold and the smoking is the prob at present.
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MB c20 cdi 2002
Oh sorry...it was a blown gasket..replaced after having cyl head machined and pressure test done..bad starting when cold and the smoking is the prob at present.
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jeep pick up and c-240
wow ....
My C230 had been sitting for about 3 weeks and the battery was drained (not disconnected, not dead - just not enough cold cranking energy). So, I jump started it and got the following sequence on the MFD:
ABS FAULT
ESP OFF
TeleAide SOS FAULT
D2B Disconnect
PHONE ERROR
.....I ran the car for about 20 minutes at idle then took it out for a drive. For testing purposes, I hit the wrench icon button under the console lid and even though I had the TeleAide messages and phone error, TeleAid activated and made the call.
The woman I spoke with instructed me to pull off the road and stop, let the car idle - she sent a reset command instructed me to turn the car off (when I got to my destination), let it sit for at least 15 minutes and then start it again. Upon restart, all the error messages cleared and it saved me a trip to the dealer.
Did Microsoft design this OS? Why does this sound like XP-SP2.
ABS FAULT
ESP OFF
TeleAide SOS FAULT
D2B Disconnect
PHONE ERROR
.....I ran the car for about 20 minutes at idle then took it out for a drive. For testing purposes, I hit the wrench icon button under the console lid and even though I had the TeleAide messages and phone error, TeleAid activated and made the call.
The woman I spoke with instructed me to pull off the road and stop, let the car idle - she sent a reset command instructed me to turn the car off (when I got to my destination), let it sit for at least 15 minutes and then start it again. Upon restart, all the error messages cleared and it saved me a trip to the dealer.
Did Microsoft design this OS? Why does this sound like XP-SP2.
LOL!!
sorry but this is nuts so hi tech but with weak knees ....
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Joined: May 2014
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From: MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
w2010 w204 c300 amg sports package
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No problem at all
Windows: Pano roof: Place the key to position 2, hold pano roof button DOWN for 30 seconds. it's ok now.
Windows: hold the driver side window button up for 30 seconds. It's ok now.
ESP or ABS not working: (work it for some minutes on dyno mode and then on normal mode): turn the key to position 1, press reset button UNTIL you hear a Beep, on the left side of the steering wheel push the lower right button and then use the up down arrow to get to dyno mode screen and press +- keys to set the mode. start the engine and work it for some minutes.
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No problem at all
Windows: Pano roof: Place the key to position 2, hold pano roof button DOWN for 30 seconds. it's ok now.
Windows: hold the driver side window button up for 30 seconds. It's ok now.
ESP or ABS not working: (work it for some minutes on dyno mode and then on normal mode): turn the key to position 1, press reset button UNTIL you hear a Beep, on the left side of the steering wheel push the lower right button and then use the up down arrow to get to dyno mode screen and press +- keys to set the mode. start the engine and work it for some minutes.
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I TOOK IT TO A SHOP TO GET THE COMPUTER REMAPPED AND THEN THIS HAPPENED WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK , IT WAS FINE BEFORE I TOOK IT THERE AND NOW THE ROOF WILL ONLY OPEN AND ALMOST CLOSE....SORRY TOREPEAT MYSELF.. ALSO I HAVWE TO SAY AT FIRST IT WAS WORSE I COULDNT EVEN GET IT TO BUDGE THEN I LEFT IT OVER NIGHT AFTER PLAYING WITH IT ABIT AND I USED THE KEY TO DOOR FUNCTIN AND IT ALLOWED IT TO CLOSE ALMOST!!! IM SO ANNOYED!!! IS IT SCREWED?? IT CANT BE SINCE IT WASNT MOVING MUCH THEN A LITTLE MORE NOW I JUST NEED O RESET IT COMPLETELY !!
HELP!!
1 PLS GUYS I HAVE A 2000 C200K W203
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From: GREECE, Thessaloniki
W203 M111.955 2.0 kompressor
hey friend how can i reset the sunroof it seems the only things that is wrong wth my car is the sunroof now wont slide, it seems to go up and down but it wont slide at all, BUT lso when it goes down it doesnt acytually close all the way only like half an inch until fully closed.. pls help me someone !!! i have tried to resync by holding the buttons in every position...pls help me am i doing it wrong i must be..
I TOOK IT TO A SHOP TO GET THE COMPUTER REMAPPED AND THEN THIS HAPPENED WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK , IT WAS FINE BEFORE I TOOK IT THERE AND NOW THE ROOF WILL ONLY OPEN AND ALMOST CLOSE....SORRY TOREPEAT MYSELF.. ALSO I HAVWE TO SAY AT FIRST IT WAS WORSE I COULDNT EVEN GET IT TO BUDGE THEN I LEFT IT OVER NIGHT AFTER PLAYING WITH IT ABIT AND I USED THE KEY TO DOOR FUNCTIN AND IT ALLOWED IT TO CLOSE ALMOST!!! IM SO ANNOYED!!! IS IT SCREWED?? IT CANT BE SINCE IT WASNT MOVING MUCH THEN A LITTLE MORE NOW I JUST NEED O RESET IT COMPLETELY !!
HELP!!
1 PLS GUYS I HAVE A 2000 C200K W203
I TOOK IT TO A SHOP TO GET THE COMPUTER REMAPPED AND THEN THIS HAPPENED WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK , IT WAS FINE BEFORE I TOOK IT THERE AND NOW THE ROOF WILL ONLY OPEN AND ALMOST CLOSE....SORRY TOREPEAT MYSELF.. ALSO I HAVWE TO SAY AT FIRST IT WAS WORSE I COULDNT EVEN GET IT TO BUDGE THEN I LEFT IT OVER NIGHT AFTER PLAYING WITH IT ABIT AND I USED THE KEY TO DOOR FUNCTIN AND IT ALLOWED IT TO CLOSE ALMOST!!! IM SO ANNOYED!!! IS IT SCREWED?? IT CANT BE SINCE IT WASNT MOVING MUCH THEN A LITTLE MORE NOW I JUST NEED O RESET IT COMPLETELY !!
HELP!!
1 PLS GUYS I HAVE A 2000 C200K W203
First, you have to place the key on position 2, then you just have to hold the button for some seconds (the button that opens/closes the sunroof), pressed either forward or down. By holding it you will hear a tiny "click" sound or something similar. After that click sound your sunroof should be fine again.
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From: MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
w2010 w204 c300 amg sports package
Hello! That's absolutely normal with the w203 (for sure other models too), don't worry. It happens every time the battery is removed for some time.
First, you have to place the key on position 2, then you just have to hold the button for some seconds (the button that opens/closes the sunroof), pressed either forward or down. By holding it you will hear a tiny "click" sound or something similar. After that click sound your sunroof should be fine again.
First, you have to place the key on position 2, then you just have to hold the button for some seconds (the button that opens/closes the sunroof), pressed either forward or down. By holding it you will hear a tiny "click" sound or something similar. After that click sound your sunroof should be fine again.
Member
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From: MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
w2010 w204 c300 amg sports package
Hello! That's absolutely normal with the w203 (for sure other models too), don't worry. It happens every time the battery is removed for some time.
First, you have to place the key on position 2, then you just have to hold the button for some seconds (the button that opens/closes the sunroof), pressed either forward or down. By holding it you will hear a tiny "click" sound or something similar. After that click sound your sunroof should be fine again.
First, you have to place the key on position 2, then you just have to hold the button for some seconds (the button that opens/closes the sunroof), pressed either forward or down. By holding it you will hear a tiny "click" sound or something similar. After that click sound your sunroof should be fine again.
HOWEVER WHEN I FIRST TRIED TO MOVE THE SUNROOF IT DIDNT MOVE AT ALL NOW ONLY TILTS UP AND DOWN SO I KNOW ITS =NOT BROKEN JUST NEEDS A RESET , IT HAPPENED ONC BEFORE BUT THE KEY DID IT FOR ME WHEN I PRESSED LOCK UNITL ALL WINDOWS WENT UP AND IT CLOSED THNAK GOD CUZ IT WAS RAINING THAT DAY
PLS MORE HEPL PLS
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C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe
Hello, I'm new to this forum.
I disconnected the battery in my MB C230 Coupe to perform a door lock repair. Upon reconnecting the battery, I received a "Battery/Alternator" notification. The battery is 1.5 years old and the alternator is one year old. This problem shows up as a malfunction, but clears itself then reappears and so on. Any suggestions?
I disconnected the battery in my MB C230 Coupe to perform a door lock repair. Upon reconnecting the battery, I received a "Battery/Alternator" notification. The battery is 1.5 years old and the alternator is one year old. This problem shows up as a malfunction, but clears itself then reappears and so on. Any suggestions?
Last edited by Lou Martin; Jun 22, 2014 at 01:10 PM. Reason: More discription of the problem.
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From: otago nz
2002 w203 c320 stationwagon
flattening Battery
I have been reading the current posting on changing over to a new battery and the problems that it can cause.
I have a vehicle ( a 2002 w203 station wagon with approx 120k+) that sits for long periods in the garage.
I have recently had to jump start with another battery (on its own and not in another vehicle,so far it has not caused any problems.
I was interested in attaching a solar panel trickle charger either a 1.5 watt (0.125amps) or 4watt (0.34amps) to try an keep the battery reasonably charged .This was mentioned on another site but I have not been able to find out if you can connect the charger to the Isolated Battery terminals and leave the battery connected to the electrical system or whether one has to disconnect the battery before connecting the charger, which would defeat the purpose of keeping the system on line.
Has any one had any experience with doing this and if so what is the proceedure and Pros & Cons of doing so
mortda
I have a vehicle ( a 2002 w203 station wagon with approx 120k+) that sits for long periods in the garage.
I have recently had to jump start with another battery (on its own and not in another vehicle,so far it has not caused any problems.
I was interested in attaching a solar panel trickle charger either a 1.5 watt (0.125amps) or 4watt (0.34amps) to try an keep the battery reasonably charged .This was mentioned on another site but I have not been able to find out if you can connect the charger to the Isolated Battery terminals and leave the battery connected to the electrical system or whether one has to disconnect the battery before connecting the charger, which would defeat the purpose of keeping the system on line.
Has any one had any experience with doing this and if so what is the proceedure and Pros & Cons of doing so
mortda
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From: Huntington Beach, Ca.
'17 Jaguar XF
Yes, use the isolated terminals, this is how most trickle chargers for cars work....if not all of them.
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From: SO FLORIDA
2010 E350 SPORT SEDAN, 2006 C280 4MATIC- SOLD 2009 FORD F-250, 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 MB E550
Hmmm, I kno in most car systems, the battery functions minimally when the engine is running so this does sound plausible.
