AUX battery connection

Dec 14, 2018 | 11:27 AM

dungey

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From: Canada

2004 E320 4Matic

AUX battery connection

I started getting a red alert notification (with large image of the battery ) on my console to take car to workshop. After investigating the issue, i learned that the Auxillary battery was still good, however, one of the connections (positive +) had come off/loose from the base of the battery.

I've taken a few photo of the issue and was hoping someone would give me an idea how to permanently fix /sawder this without costing me $200.

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

Last edited by dungey; Dec 14, 2018 at 11:29 AM.

Dec 14, 2018 | 12:39 PM

bbirdwell

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'99 and '05 E55 AMG

Just replace the battery because that connector is toast. A Yuasa will cost you $68 and a generic will cost $38 to $50.

Dec 14, 2018 | 11:56 PM

dungey

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2004 E320 4Matic

Thanks bbirdwell.
That sucks! the Canadians don't get to benefit from the same pricing as the American : ) I will look for what you've suggested
So there isn't anything that can help save this battery?
Cheers,

Dec 15, 2018 | 01:08 AM

kajtek1

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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD

You could try to drill the broken led stud, tap it and put stainless steel bolt to connect it back, but if the battery is older than 3 years, all that trouble could give you couple more years of less-reliable service.