Battery Question
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2008 ML320CDI 4Matic, 2006 C350
Battery Question
My wife's 2006 C350 has been in storage for six months with the battery disconnected. The storage unit has no power so I was unable to keep a trickle charger on it.
When we return next month I'm going to assume the battery is flat.
I have researched the forum and found different answers for my question:
Can I jump start the vehicle or do I need to first have the battery recharged?
Thanks in advance!
When we return next month I'm going to assume the battery is flat.
I have researched the forum and found different answers for my question:
Can I jump start the vehicle or do I need to first have the battery recharged?
Thanks in advance!
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From: Boston, MA
'14 ML350, '13 C220 CDI, '07 C280, '98 ML320
My ML320 is usually in storage for 6 months out of each year. I also disconnect the battery before storing. I usually re-charge the battery, then start the truck. That's what I'd recommend you do the same.
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh!
2003 C230 Sports Coupe, Paprika Metallic Red, Auto, Pano, Leather
Follow instructions from owners manual on disconnecting-reconnecting (changing) battery,....
Recharge battery via trickle charger only. Mercedes-Benz OEM trickle chargers are by ctek
NEVER jump start a mercedes battery!
Recharge battery via trickle charger only. Mercedes-Benz OEM trickle chargers are by ctek
NEVER jump start a mercedes battery!
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From: 1 hours drive north of Sydney Australia
2007 W204 220CDI Classic Sedan
Doesn't say much for German electrical engineering or that the car is a tourer.
You wont find a Mr. Battery in the bush!! Your only option if you have left the lights on will be to take a jump from a Toyota Landcruiser.
I think you can lessen the chances of damage to SAMs ect by jump starting by.
1. Having ignition off & key removed.
2. Lessen voltage shock by having donor car engine stopped ie 12 V vs 14 volts.
3. Connect jumping leads in the correct sequence & do so quickly & firmly to minimise sparking.
I understand the the later 203's are as not as sensitive to damage as the earlier ones.
You wont find a Mr. Battery in the bush!! Your only option if you have left the lights on will be to take a jump from a Toyota Landcruiser.
I think you can lessen the chances of damage to SAMs ect by jump starting by.
1. Having ignition off & key removed.
2. Lessen voltage shock by having donor car engine stopped ie 12 V vs 14 volts.
3. Connect jumping leads in the correct sequence & do so quickly & firmly to minimise sparking.
I understand the the later 203's are as not as sensitive to damage as the earlier ones.
