Charging Battery
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Charging Battery
I have on 01 C320 with 8K miles on it so naturally the battery has lost it's charge. This is the first problem I have had with it. I do have a battery charger but wanted your opinions on whether I should replace the battery. Any ideas of how much a MB battery runs & is it better to have the dealer replace it rather then myself. I've searched the forums & it sounds like there could be issues replacing myself. I dunno, the manual has instructions on & usually if the manual has instructions they feel anyone can do it.
I was looking under the hood and could not see what is holding the battery on the tray? I hope there is not some sort of bolt on the underside. Anyone replaced one? Would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
I was looking under the hood and could not see what is holding the battery on the tray? I hope there is not some sort of bolt on the underside. Anyone replaced one? Would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
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depending on your in service date it should be included in your warranty a battery in the dealership runs about 150 and one in auto zone about 70 i guess you have to make a decision on taking the chance
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Originally Posted by Oneslip
I have on 01 C320 with 8K miles on it so naturally the battery has lost it's charge. This is the first problem I have had with it. I do have a battery charger but wanted your opinions on whether I should replace the battery. Any ideas of how much a MB battery runs & is it better to have the dealer replace it rather then myself. I've searched the forums & it sounds like there could be issues replacing myself. I dunno, the manual has instructions on & usually if the manual has instructions they feel anyone can do it.
I was looking under the hood and could not see what is holding the battery on the tray? I hope there is not some sort of bolt on the underside. Anyone replaced one? Would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
I was looking under the hood and could not see what is holding the battery on the tray? I hope there is not some sort of bolt on the underside. Anyone replaced one? Would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
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I called the dealer to see if I was still in Warranty & of course that went out July 31st. The dealer said a battery was $110 & labor would bring the bill to $200. They suggested I have Roadside do it. Who is roadside, are they MB mechanics or is it just a generic service?
Thanks for you responses, I will check the electros & see if a charge holds.
Thanks for you responses, I will check the electros & see if a charge holds.
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Battery replace....
call MB roadside assistance. They'll bring the battery to you, replace it, and do the procedures for the different systems that need resynching. And no labor charge.
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Originally Posted by Oneslip
Who is roadside, are they MB mechanics or is it just a generic service?
you don't check for your nose hairs if they're coming out and pushing them back in?
oh well.....i'll give you the number:
They change battery for free thread
