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My ride is 2004 CLK320 Coupe. I did not drive the car for 2 days and when I started my car this morning, a malfunction appeared in the dash. The display was red and it contained a drawing of a battery and the text "Visit workshop".
I then stopped the car and restarted the car, there was no more malfunction. I went to work and when I started the car after 6-7 hours, no more malfunction as well.
I called my MB service adviser and he said that this might be issues with the battery (most likely) or the alternator. He asked me to go in to test the battery.
Did this ever happen to you? Is it possible that this is a software glitch?
I then stopped the car and restarted the car, there was no more malfunction. I went to work and when I started the car after 6-7 hours, no more malfunction as well.
I called my MB service adviser and he said that this might be issues with the battery (most likely) or the alternator. He asked me to go in to test the battery.
Did this ever happen to you? Is it possible that this is a software glitch?
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My ride is 2004 CLK320 Coupe. I did not drive the car for 2 days and when I started my car this morning, a malfunction appeared in the dash. The display was red and it contained a drawing of a battery and the text "Visit workshop".
I then stopped the car and restarted the car, there was no more malfunction. I went to work and when I started the car after 6-7 hours, no more malfunction as well.
I called my MB service adviser and he said that this might be issues with the battery (most likely) or the alternator. He asked me to go in to test the battery.
Did this ever happen to you? Is it possible that this is a software glitch?
I then stopped the car and restarted the car, there was no more malfunction. I went to work and when I started the car after 6-7 hours, no more malfunction as well.
I called my MB service adviser and he said that this might be issues with the battery (most likely) or the alternator. He asked me to go in to test the battery.
Did this ever happen to you? Is it possible that this is a software glitch?
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I would actually get the battery load checked as it may be a symptom that the battery is on its way out. There are tools that will check your battery and alternator while in the car. You can probably go to a Checker/Carquest/Shucks/Kragen and they will do it gratis.
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If it's the original battery (six+ years), even if it tests good I'd get rid of it. I replace them after four. I'd rather replace a little early than ever get stuck.
I don't think your alternator has an external voltage regulator. So if it is the alternator, then probably not going to be a $100 (dealer) fix. The good news is, your alternator costs a lot less than the earlier one.
I don't think your alternator has an external voltage regulator. So if it is the alternator, then probably not going to be a $100 (dealer) fix. The good news is, your alternator costs a lot less than the earlier one.
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One of my friends, used to work as a MB technician, told me that when he fixes MB cars on the side, he would get the batteries for a local store.
I called the store and they sell JCI batteries (Johnson Controls Inc). They told me that JCI supplies batteries to MB. Not sure if this is ture or not.
Do you guys know of these JCI batteries?
I called the store and they sell JCI batteries (Johnson Controls Inc). They told me that JCI supplies batteries to MB. Not sure if this is ture or not.
Do you guys know of these JCI batteries?
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Actually, Johnson also makes mass marketed batteries so if you get their batteries make sure you buy the "premium" ones.
Interstate is also good but if I had access to Johnson's better batteries I'd definitely opt for Johnson.
I called Johnson once and asked about their batteries and they commented the "Diehard" types are mass produced batteries that were cheaply made. The factory batteries are built to much tighter tolerances with better materials so consequently they are better batteries that will last longer.
If you can, buy a trickle charger and use it when your car goes unused for a few days. The newer trickle chargers have pulse technology which helps to desulfate your battery. Sulfation is what kills your battery.
Interstate is also good but if I had access to Johnson's better batteries I'd definitely opt for Johnson.
I called Johnson once and asked about their batteries and they commented the "Diehard" types are mass produced batteries that were cheaply made. The factory batteries are built to much tighter tolerances with better materials so consequently they are better batteries that will last longer.
If you can, buy a trickle charger and use it when your car goes unused for a few days. The newer trickle chargers have pulse technology which helps to desulfate your battery. Sulfation is what kills your battery.
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Is there a name for this "premium" model by Johnsons?
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No, I have no idea but you probably I'm guessing they'd look like the factory BMW/Mercedes batteries.
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Thats the exact opposite of California. My local dealer is within 3 miles. 3 more dealers are within 20 miles. 15 dealers are within 50 miles of my house. SoCal, between Santa Barbara and San Diego, and out to Palm Springs east, has at least 25 dealers. They have to be competitive
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Thats the exact opposite of California. My local dealer is within 3 miles. 3 more dealers are within 20 miles. 15 dealers are within 50 miles of my house. SoCal, between Santa Barbara and San Diego, and out to Palm Springs east, has at least 25 dealers. They have to be competitive
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I did swapped out the battery yesterday.
There is no much info on the battery but it is made by JCI (Johnsons Control Inc). The fitting is perfect.
After the change of the battery, all setting remained intact excepting the clock (went to 12 PM). Also, I had to "re-sync" all the windows and sunroof.
There is no much info on the battery but it is made by JCI (Johnsons Control Inc). The fitting is perfect.
After the change of the battery, all setting remained intact excepting the clock (went to 12 PM). Also, I had to "re-sync" all the windows and sunroof.