CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Hi everyone, I have a CLK 320 with only 67K miles.. I had just replaced the battery in the summer. However, this morning the car wouldn't crank up. Lights were not left on overnight. The car was attempting to turn over, however, no luck... can a battery go bad so soon? or if the car is attempting to turn over, could it be fuel related, something with the fuel pump?? It feels like it has full cranking power, however, I can't be sure since I can't guage the battery juice. I am also assuming its not my starter since the car is actually trying to crank up... Any suggestions or possibilites? Appreciate the help
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by steveg972
Hi everyone, I have a CLK 320 with only 67K miles.. I had just replaced the battery in the summer. However, this morning the car wouldn't crank up. Lights were not left on overnight. The car was attempting to turn over, however, no luck... can a battery go bad so soon? or if the car is attempting to turn over, could it be fuel related, something with the fuel pump?? It feels like it has full cranking power, however, I can't be sure since I can't guage the battery juice. I am also assuming its not my starter since the car is actually trying to crank up... Any suggestions or possibilites? Appreciate the help
Im not an expert but I do know from my past experience that a "Sears" battery is not the way to go. The OEM battery is way bigger and most defiantly the way to go. What kind and size of battery do you have now?
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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I think the shop put in a Orielly brand battery...
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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I think the shop put in a Orielly brand battery...
Im sure thats part of the problem. Try a OEM battery and see...
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by steveg972
Hi everyone, I have a CLK 320 with only 67K miles.. I had just replaced the battery in the summer. However, this morning the car wouldn't crank up. Lights were not left on overnight. The car was attempting to turn over, however, no luck... can a battery go bad so soon? or if the car is attempting to turn over, could it be fuel related, something with the fuel pump?? It feels like it has full cranking power, however, I can't be sure since I can't guage the battery juice. I am also assuming its not my starter since the car is actually trying to crank up... Any suggestions or possibilites? Appreciate the help
So are you saying its cranking away just not turning over? or is it weakly cranking? Can you try jumping it, will it start and stay running?
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