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2003 A211 E500
Help..
Hi I have a w211 MBenz e500 2003 and I have something draining my battery. Aux. Battery is good , trunk is locked so can't check main battery but believe it's good . Not very old and tried removing electric seat modules and nothing changed. When I start it and drive a good 80 miles or so it's start up every time for like 4 days. I found something very strange and this is my question. Would any one know what reason the cigarette lighterr ports front and back when I put a USB adapter in them to charge my Android phone took my phone from 19% battery charge to 2%0in a matter of ten minutes. It was flashing on the phone as though it was charging and instead ended up running the battery down to almost nothing . Is this an indicator of anything common . Please let me know . Thank
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Hi I have a w211 MBenz e500 2003 and I have something draining my battery. Aux. Battery is good , trunk is locked so can't check main battery but believe it's good . Not very old and tried removing electric seat modules and nothing changed. When I start it and drive a good 80 miles or so it's start up every time for like 4 days. I found something very strange and this is my question. Would any one know what reason the cigarette lighterr ports front and back when I put a USB adapter in them to charge my Android phone took my phone from 19% battery charge to 2%0in a matter of ten minutes. It was flashing on the phone as though it was charging and instead ended up running the battery down to almost nothing . Is this an indicator of anything common . Please let me know . Thank
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First observe if the car goes to sleep withing 10 seconds after closing doors. All the lights and displays should go off, if not, something keeps the car awake and that will discharge battery overnight.
One common thing with owners parking the car in garage, close to living room is that android is still keeping the bluetooth active.
That brings my guess about 2nd situation. In those years technology was changing on monthly bases and new things not always were working too well.
So it could be that when you plug your android into car USB, they try to pair for music, or video, or navigation, or whatever and that can kill android battery very fast.
So as said, try to plug it into different socket and check what is your android doing at the time.
One common thing with owners parking the car in garage, close to living room is that android is still keeping the bluetooth active.
That brings my guess about 2nd situation. In those years technology was changing on monthly bases and new things not always were working too well.
So it could be that when you plug your android into car USB, they try to pair for music, or video, or navigation, or whatever and that can kill android battery very fast.
So as said, try to plug it into different socket and check what is your android doing at the time.
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Thx
Try plugging in another phone charger, one that has a power indicator light, this will let you know if fuses are blown or push in a pop out cigarette lighter to test for voltage. Some phone chargers cannot supply enough current to maintain the current draw of the phone, such as too many apps running at once, or the screen too bright. YouR issue with the USB and your phone discharging rapidly do not seem related to your car battery issue. Use the metal key to get into the trunk.
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Hi . Thank u
First observe if the car goes to sleep withing 10 seconds after closing doors. All the lights and displays should go off, if not, something keeps the car awake and that will discharge battery overnight.
One common thing with owners parking the car in garage, close to living room is that android is still keeping the bluetooth active.
That brings my guess about 2nd situation. In those years technology was changing on monthly bases and new things not always were working too well.
So it could be that when you plug your android into car USB, they try to pair for music, or video, or navigation, or whatever and that can kill android battery very fast.
So as said, try to plug it into different socket and check what is your android doing at the time.
One common thing with owners parking the car in garage, close to living room is that android is still keeping the bluetooth active.
That brings my guess about 2nd situation. In those years technology was changing on monthly bases and new things not always were working too well.
So it could be that when you plug your android into car USB, they try to pair for music, or video, or navigation, or whatever and that can kill android battery very fast.
So as said, try to plug it into different socket and check what is your android doing at the time.
oh and ps .forgot to mention. Everything shuts right off at about the ten seconds. I observe that every time I shut off the car at night. Something's gotta give.. I think..lol
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recently realized it possibly might be jammed becuz it doesn't seem to go all the way. Not completely straight. ( The key when turned doesn't turn all the way) im going out of my mind .lol. Thanks for all help and feedback. I am very grateful to all of you.
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Try reading some of this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-open-key.html
Also, try this:
Did you read the instructions on how to open the trunk? You have to turn the key one way and leave it there and then lift up on the handle to open it. Most mistakes are people turning the key one way and then turning it back to center before trying the handle and then it doesn't open.
Mike T.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-open-key.html
Also, try this:
Did you read the instructions on how to open the trunk? You have to turn the key one way and leave it there and then lift up on the handle to open it. Most mistakes are people turning the key one way and then turning it back to center before trying the handle and then it doesn't open.
Mike T.
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From: La County
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Hi
Try reading some of this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-open-key.html
Also, try this:
Did you read the instructions on how to open the trunk? You have to turn the key one way and leave it there and then lift up on the handle to open it. Most mistakes are people turning the key one way and then turning it back to center before trying the handle and then it doesn't open.
Mike T.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-open-key.html
Also, try this:
Did you read the instructions on how to open the trunk? You have to turn the key one way and leave it there and then lift up on the handle to open it. Most mistakes are people turning the key one way and then turning it back to center before trying the handle and then it doesn't open.
Mike T.
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Can you make a video how you operate trunk lock?
It is common issue, that new car owners use remotes for trunk opening and after few years the tumbler freeze, but usually several exercises while soaking it with WD40 does the trick.
It is common issue, that new car owners use remotes for trunk opening and after few years the tumbler freeze, but usually several exercises while soaking it with WD40 does the trick.
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Well this is just what it looks like. I have to go back and see how to upload the video which is probably more helpful
This is from the outside looking in. Third brake light removed.
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I like mechanical puzzles, but never had a need to take MB lock apart.
I removed trunk lock on W210 and that was really mechanical/electrical puzzle as those lock also operate central locking.
So looking at the video, my wild guess would be that you have a rod broken, or disconnected somewhere. The tumbler seems to operate just fine.
Either way this is high-end job of DIY, so check if you have local locksmith who work on MB, or stealer might be your only option.
I removed trunk lock on W210 and that was really mechanical/electrical puzzle as those lock also operate central locking.
So looking at the video, my wild guess would be that you have a rod broken, or disconnected somewhere. The tumbler seems to operate just fine.
Either way this is high-end job of DIY, so check if you have local locksmith who work on MB, or stealer might be your only option.
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Agree
I like mechanical puzzles, but never had a need to take MB lock apart.
I removed trunk lock on W210 and that was really mechanical/electrical puzzle as those lock also operate central locking.
So looking at the video, my wild guess would be that you have a rod broken, or disconnected somewhere. The tumbler seems to operate just fine.
Either way this is high-end job of DIY, so check if you have local locksmith who work on MB, or stealer might be your only option.
I removed trunk lock on W210 and that was really mechanical/electrical puzzle as those lock also operate central locking.
So looking at the video, my wild guess would be that you have a rod broken, or disconnected somewhere. The tumbler seems to operate just fine.
Either way this is high-end job of DIY, so check if you have local locksmith who work on MB, or stealer might be your only option.
