Jump start (simple question)
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Happy owner of '98 CLK 320
I have jumpstarted a couple of cars, never had any problem except for the fact that my cables are a bit short 
As da_Guitarist mentioned, you will want to have you car started beforehand.
Wobert
As da_Guitarist mentioned, you will want to have you car started beforehand.
Wobert
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
be aware that if the state of your battery is poor, jump starting may do more
harm than good. also, alternators were never designed to replenish a deeply
discharged battery. yes, you can get it started using another car/battery,
but as soon as you can, you should: 1) examine the fluid level, 2) check
specific gravity of the solution, 3) look for signs of sulfation, 4) trickle charge
at 1/10th of the rated amperage for several hours.
if you skip all this, you may end up paying a higher price....or, you can get
lucky (higher odds) because the battery was just a tad weak vs poor con-
dition and discharged.
harm than good. also, alternators were never designed to replenish a deeply
discharged battery. yes, you can get it started using another car/battery,
but as soon as you can, you should: 1) examine the fluid level, 2) check
specific gravity of the solution, 3) look for signs of sulfation, 4) trickle charge
at 1/10th of the rated amperage for several hours.
if you skip all this, you may end up paying a higher price....or, you can get
lucky (higher odds) because the battery was just a tad weak vs poor con-
dition and discharged.
