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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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I went to start my car this morning for the first time in a week and I got this message come up on my dash

Has anybody else had this problem anything to help me fix it???

My car will not start or anything the dash won't even go on
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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The only thing I can think of that I would actually try is to disconnect the battery, turn the light switch on and leave it for a while, 10-15 min, then try to start it...GL.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 02:27 AM
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No need to turn the light switch on.

I would, however, disconnect the battery for 15 min and see if that makes this go away.

Hopefully a one time thing
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:13 AM
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I found a few threads, but none of them had answers.


The closest I could find to your problem is this:


https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pls-help.html


Unfortunately, no answers given. Might be a trip to the dealer...
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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I think my battery is dead
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mr747
I think my battery is dead
well, if it's just that then it's a super easy fix, at least...
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 07:59 AM
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While/if you're getting a new battery I highly recommend that you buy a Battery Tender also. It'll extend the life of a battery easily 50% or more and your battery will stay in top condition during that period. If my cars sit longer than three days w/o being driven they go on the Tender.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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What is the the light switch thing?
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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I put her on a battery tender for 5 hrs connected the battery back and bang she kicked over straight away

So happy

Might invest in a new battery

Anyone used a optima??
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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I know a number of folks on the forum have gone with non MB brand batteries with no issues. Guess you can save some cash with equivalent function.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jcfay
I know a number of folks on the forum have gone with non MB brand batteries with no issues. Guess you can save some cash with equivalent function.
Im also looking for a lighter option

Any suggestions???
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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What is the the light switch thing?
It ensures that the residual current in the system is totally dissipated. Most likely no effect over time but why not?

747 - JMHO but I go the opposite route. I don't mind if a battery weighs a few pounds more than OE fitment if that means each cell is jam-packed with more lead. First and foremost I want reliable starting voltage, each and every time. I use this particular battery in another car...if they made a perfect fitment for this car it would be my first and only choice also. Now, I don't know too many people who would pay $275 for a battery but to me, it would have been a no-brainer if one fit.

http://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/34r-pc1500t-a
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mr747
I put her on a battery tender for 5 hrs connected the battery back and bang she kicked over straight away

So happy

Might invest in a new battery

Anyone used a optima??
I've had one in my Lexus for the last 4 years. It's been great. I can tell it's not as strong as it used to be though. If I let it sit now for a long time (3 weeks+), my car won't start sometimes. I'm hoping the cold of this winter won't kill it.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Just a brief fyi: batteries do not suffer from cold at all, on the contrary. Average battery life for the same battery in Canada is a lot longer than for the same battery in Florida. What cold does, is it reduces cold crank amps. In really cold weather a car may not start, but the battery will be fine as soon as it warms up.
When looking for a battery tender, look for one that reduces sulfate a, i.e. has a desulfation function.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 12:24 AM
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I found this battery?

what do you guys think
http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh...ce-series.html
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mr747
I found this battery?

what do you guys think
http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh...ce-series.html

what does a standard C63 battery weigh ? thanks.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 02:15 AM
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what does a standard C63 battery weigh ? thanks.
My Diehard AGM weighs 58.5 lbs. Same group size as OE.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 05:04 AM
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You'll run a 10 sec pass now with all that weight saving from the battery!
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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