Need New Battery - Sears, yes or no?
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Need New Battery - Sears, yes or no?
I've had good experiences with Sears batteries for other cars, but couldn't find one on their site that would work for a 2001 CLK.
Does anyone know what Sears model will work?
If not, about how much does a Optima Yellow Top cost?
Thanks
Does anyone know what Sears model will work?
If not, about how much does a Optima Yellow Top cost?
Thanks
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2000 CLK 430
I believe an optima yellow top is about $120 at autozone...
u are goin to need a new battery mount though cause it wont fit on the stick mount where the philips battery sits in the trunk
u are goin to need a new battery mount though cause it wont fit on the stick mount where the philips battery sits in the trunk
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just got one from sears yesterday for my clk430 fits fine into the stock postition no modding necessary, bolt it up and connect the terminals and i was good to go.
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[just got one from sears yesterday for my clk430 fits fine into the stock postition no modding necessary, bolt it up and connect the terminals and i was good to go]
Could you provide the part number (Sears web site indicates they do not have a replacement battery for the CLK)?
Could you provide the part number (Sears web site indicates they do not have a replacement battery for the CLK)?
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I guess I'll rule out the Yellow Top because I don't want to mess with getting a new mount.
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Would you mind telling us the part number for the Sears battery?
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There's nothing wrong with it, but is it worth the extra cost? I haven't verified, but someone told me it's cheapest to get a new Merc battery through Merc Roadside Assistance for about $135. Can anyone verify?
To all:
While we're on subject, my battery now reads 12.4 with the car off. Isn't that suppose to be good enough to start the engine? When I attempt to crank the engine, it doesn't even turn over. It clicks once and cuts off...
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To all:
While we're on subject, my battery now reads 12.4 with the car off. Isn't that suppose to be good enough to start the engine? When I attempt to crank the engine, it doesn't even turn over. It clicks once and cuts off...
Thanks
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2001 CLK430 Cab; 2008 GL550
Sometime it will read a good voltage but the battery cranking amps are low to crank the engine over. If you bring the battery to your local parts store, they can test the Voltage, Cranking amps and Cold Cranking amps for you.
You also might want to check your starter.
You also might want to check your starter.
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Simply saying that a battery has 12.4 volts does not tell you whether it can start a car. Here's an example: AA batteries have about 1.6 volts. String eight of them together and you'll have 12.8 volts, but you can't start a car with it. You need to know the amperage. Hopefully this helps - If you have the original battery in your CLK, after six years of service, it's just plain worn out.
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Found the sears battery
Tis the season for dead batteries!
Here is a link: Click for Sears Battery!
Sears price: $115.99
Worldwide Motors (Indianapolis Benz dealer) charges $121.79
My battery is weak and it's embarrassing to have to ask for a jump.
I found out that the MB battery has ~760 cold cranking amps. The Sears battery has 805. I'm going to Sears!!
Here is a link: Click for Sears Battery!
Sears price: $115.99
Worldwide Motors (Indianapolis Benz dealer) charges $121.79
My battery is weak and it's embarrassing to have to ask for a jump.
I found out that the MB battery has ~760 cold cranking amps. The Sears battery has 805. I'm going to Sears!!
Last edited by software; Jan 9, 2007 at 01:00 PM.
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Hidden Diagnostic Features
By the way - be sure to check out this post for how to use the hidden diagnostic features in the climate control unit. Once of these (#24) is a system voltage meter.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/38914-hidden-features.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/38914-hidden-features.html
