Car battery question??????
11-05-2007, 07:48 AM
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Car battery question??????
my battery die last night bc I left the lights on. I got a jump and the car started up. However it had the "red battery visit workshop" message. I drove the car home with no issues. This morning I started the car and the red message. Poped up on the display. So I got my multimeter to charging voltage and it was 11.97v so I wait a few mins and it droped to 11.90. I drove the car around for 20min hoping it will charge. However when I check again it was at 11.69. I remember with my other cars it was like 14v when the charging.
Any one else knows what's up?
Any one else knows what's up?
11-05-2007, 01:31 PM
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Shouldn't it come up, perhaps 13.7 V even if the battery was bad, when the engine is running? Could be the alternator, the charge regulator?
11-05-2007, 04:32 PM
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11-05-2007, 08:37 PM
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Well i could the battery to autozone and after 45 mins of testing the battery showed good. but for a piece of mind I bought a duralast battery. however i get the same red visit workshop. however I get a extra message it displays " battery protection convn functions are disable. I'm going to take the car first time in the morning to the dealer with out appointment.
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11-05-2007, 08:50 PM
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11-05-2007, 08:55 PM
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I believe that at the time I found out about it it was a freebie. Too lazy to STFF. But I do remember posts about it on here. HTH
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Service Campaign 2005070017 APR06 Inspect alternator, replace regulator; The VIN range as it pertains to your vehicle (211.083) is X108399 – X178599. The alternator regulator fails to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. As a result, the battery may be insufficiently recharged and the convenience systems may be shut off due to a resulting under voltage condition. All 113 (i.e.: e500, e55, and e500 4matic) engines are equipped with Bosch alternators and require regulator replacement. Note: unlike DTBs, Service Campaigns do not expire.
11-05-2007, 09:32 PM
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Service Campaign 2005070017 APR06 Inspect alternator, replace regulator; The VIN range as it pertains to your vehicle (211.083) is X108399 – X178599. The alternator regulator fails to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. As a result, the battery may be insufficiently recharged and the convenience systems may be shut off due to a resulting under voltage condition. All 113 (i.e.: e500, e55, and e500 4matic) engines are equipped with Bosch alternators and require regulator replacement. Note: unlike DTBs, Service Campaigns do not expire.
once again you have all the answers...
I dropping car off early in the morning. Hopefully they won't be to mad that I dont have an appointment.
11-05-2007, 09:44 PM
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Service Campaign 2005070017 APR06 Inspect alternator, replace regulator; The VIN range as it pertains to your vehicle (211.083) is X108399 – X178599. The alternator regulator fails to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. As a result, the battery may be insufficiently recharged and the convenience systems may be shut off due to a resulting under voltage condition. All 113 (i.e.: e500, e55, and e500 4matic) engines are equipped with Bosch alternators and require regulator replacement. Note: unlike DTBs, Service Campaigns do not expire.
. which I'm at it I'm going for the windshield wiper nut covers that you mention a while back.
11-08-2007, 06:49 PM
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well the dealer changed the voltage regulator. so the problem with the alternator. since my car is out to factory warranty i told the SA to call my aftermarket warranty company. I guess this is a good time to see how well continental warranty works..
