how to you avoid the dead battery after you have a long vacation ?
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thank DSMIT
RESYNC THE ESP/BAS,START CAR AND TURN STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO LT AND THEN BACK ALL THE WAY TO RT .
Where do you find this? Is this info in the manual?
Otto
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how about resynchronize the front seat head restraints, page 104
DSMIT,
how to resync the front seat head restraints?
do i need to do something for "re-enter the radio code"?
thank you
Otto
how to resync the front seat head restraints?
do i need to do something for "re-enter the radio code"?
thank you
Otto
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1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300TE
MOST MERCEDES VEHICLES YOU CAN RESYNC THE SEATS BY MOVING IN THE DIRECTION THAT THE SEAT WILL MOVE ,ALL THE WAY TO THE STOP,AND THEN THE OTHER WAY ALL THE WAY UNTIL STOP.
THE RADIO ,DEPENDS ON THE MODEL .
MOST OF THE TIME ,,JUST ENTER CODE,AND THEN HIT THE SC BUTTON,,,OR THE OK BUTTON ON SCREEN.
IF THE HEAD RESTRAINTS STILL DO NOT WORK ,IT MAY NEED A HEAD RESTRAINT TRANSMISSION ....
THE RADIO ,DEPENDS ON THE MODEL .
MOST OF THE TIME ,,JUST ENTER CODE,AND THEN HIT THE SC BUTTON,,,OR THE OK BUTTON ON SCREEN.
IF THE HEAD RESTRAINTS STILL DO NOT WORK ,IT MAY NEED A HEAD RESTRAINT TRANSMISSION ....
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thank you for tips
DSMIT,
I think I can do all by myself now.
You are very knowledgeable for mb cars -- I think you should publish a user manual for us. (I will buy one
)
How long do you estimate the 2 batteries last if I don't use my car? (with alarm and without alarm)
Otto
I think I can do all by myself now.
You are very knowledgeable for mb cars -- I think you should publish a user manual for us. (I will buy one
)How long do you estimate the 2 batteries last if I don't use my car? (with alarm and without alarm)
Otto
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Originally posted by DSMIT
OTTO ,,
YOU KINDA SOUND LIKE YOURE BEING A SMARTASS.
IF NOT ACCEPT MY APPOLIGIES
OTTO ,,
YOU KINDA SOUND LIKE YOURE BEING A SMARTASS.
IF NOT ACCEPT MY APPOLIGIES
I am sure that Otto was not being sarcastic. He really meant that he appreciated the information, as we all do. He was complementing you on your knowledge.
Not a lot of "smart ***" stuff on this board, thankfully.
I am sure he accepts your apology
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Re: 2 batteries--regular and reserve
Originally posted by Otto
...and I believe this is the one to provide the electricity power for start engine. The other one holds all memory setting, e.g. my memory seats, radio stations, etc. When I reconnect back the battery in the trunk, the only things that have to do is reset/synchorize windows and roof...
...and I believe this is the one to provide the electricity power for start engine. The other one holds all memory setting, e.g. my memory seats, radio stations, etc. When I reconnect back the battery in the trunk, the only things that have to do is reset/synchorize windows and roof...
In a 211, everything gets current from the battery in the trunk.
The other battery has a sort of back-up function for when the battery in the trunk suddenly should fail or become too low. No current means (almost) no brakes.
Normal current in rest for a 211 is 0,08 Amp maximum. In this situation two weeks should be no problem with battery in good condition.
I do not think it is a good idea to disconnect the battery yourself.
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thank patrick and I will leave my car alone and enjoy my vacation
do you know how long I can leave it alone? (is it ok for 3 weeks? thinking about taking longer vacation.)
how do you charge you car battery before leave it alone? how many hours I should drive it in the highway to get a full charge or 90% charge of battery?
how do you charge you car battery before leave it alone? how many hours I should drive it in the highway to get a full charge or 90% charge of battery?
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half hour drive should be good enough
before you go to the vacation
1. find a good traffic condition highway which provides you drive at constant speed. (avoid stop-and-go)
2. turn off all possible electrical loads, e.g. hk sound system, ac, heated seats/wheel, etc. if you can drive it during the daytime that will be better -- no lights.
half hour drive should give your battery a very solid charge.
according to patrick's calculation,
2 weeks is ok.
1. find a good traffic condition highway which provides you drive at constant speed. (avoid stop-and-go)
2. turn off all possible electrical loads, e.g. hk sound system, ac, heated seats/wheel, etc. if you can drive it during the daytime that will be better -- no lights.
half hour drive should give your battery a very solid charge.
according to patrick's calculation,
Normal current in rest for a 211 is 0.08 Amp maximum. In this situation two weeks should be no problem with battery in good condition.
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Guys.... no problem
I travel widely. I regularly leave my MB for 2-4 weeks, in freezing garages. NO problem ever. A modern car like a MB should NOT have a problem being left in a cold garage for a month.
Mike
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Speaking from experience....
I was out of the country and left my 01 C320 in the garage for 3.5 months. It started right up when I came back. No problem whatsoever! 
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thank you for your feedback
benggolf,
3.5 months -- I should have more long trips from now.
(i decide to save the money for a tricke charger.)
is your car alarm on while you are away?
otto
3.5 months -- I should have more long trips from now.
(i decide to save the money for a tricke charger.)
is your car alarm on while you are away?
otto
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Re: thank you for your feedback
Originally posted by Otto
benggolf, is your car alarm on while you are away?
Otto
benggolf, is your car alarm on while you are away?
Otto
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Talk to the guys at Batterytender.com
I have three "waterproof 800" trickle chargers and they work great. I put them on my cars after the 2nd day of not driving them. This keeps the batterys conditioned and top charged. Much better for a car then shutting the battery off and have the car have to re-learn.
I have three "waterproof 800" trickle chargers and they work great. I put them on my cars after the 2nd day of not driving them. This keeps the batterys conditioned and top charged. Much better for a car then shutting the battery off and have the car have to re-learn.
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=36804
It works very well. I use it on all of my cars. Once you hard wire the connectors to the battery terminals, it is has a quick connect/disconnect. It doesn't overcook the battery and takes less than a minute to pop the hood and plug it in.
It works very well. I use it on all of my cars. Once you hard wire the connectors to the battery terminals, it is has a quick connect/disconnect. It doesn't overcook the battery and takes less than a minute to pop the hood and plug it in.
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I have been very impressed with the quality of the batteries MB puts in their cars. My last one went 5 years with no problems before I sold the car. It's the only battery I have ever had that went for 5+ years with no apparent loss of strength or problems. I would like to know who manufactures them.
