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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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w211 wont start. =/
Got this Coming up on the cluster, and the car has to be jump started everytime i want to turn it on. =/

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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Bad battery(s)? There had been an alternator/Batt Module recall a couple of years back, about which the system wouldn't adequately charge the battery.
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dang. any advice?
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Have the batteries and charging system checked. If you are lucky you probably just need a new Main battery.
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who checks them? (sorry for the noob questions)
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who checks them? (sorry for the noob questions)
I'm pretty sure roadside assistance can check for you or at the least try to jump start the car and if that works you can perhaps assume the culprit was either your batter or the charging mechanism.

How old is your battery?
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I'm pretty sure roadside assistance can check for you or at the least try to jump start the car and if that works you can perhaps assume the culprit was either your batter or the charging mechanism.

How old is your battery?
its the original battery, so 8ish years?
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its the original battery, so 8ish years?
Wow. You are due for a battery replacement! I've heard the MB roadside assistance cars sometimes have batteries for sale at a reasonable cost and they will put the battery in for you at no extra charge.
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120 at autozone. Dont pay stupid money at dealer. You can install on your own!!!!
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