2010 GLK350 ignition switch
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2010 MB GLK350
2010 GLK350 ignition switch
2010 GLK350 (Gulf Coast of Texas) - purchased new in 2010:
I have what I think is a repeat problem.
In 11/12 (26,000 mi.) I had either a slow drain on the battery or a battery that would not hold a charge over-night. The dealer investigated and said the battery was still good but after a couple of days replaced the ignition switch which they said was causing an intermittent drain on the electrical system leaving the battery too low to turn over the engine.
About 9 months later in 8/13 (31,000 mi.) I am having the same symptoms. I have it at the dealer now thinking that I may have another ignition switch problem.
I have two questions: 1) How long can I expect the MB OEM battery to last (considering its location here on the Gulf Coast)?; 2) Does MB have an identified problem with excessive electrical system drain associated with the ignition switch (or any other component)?
I have what I think is a repeat problem.
In 11/12 (26,000 mi.) I had either a slow drain on the battery or a battery that would not hold a charge over-night. The dealer investigated and said the battery was still good but after a couple of days replaced the ignition switch which they said was causing an intermittent drain on the electrical system leaving the battery too low to turn over the engine.
About 9 months later in 8/13 (31,000 mi.) I am having the same symptoms. I have it at the dealer now thinking that I may have another ignition switch problem.
I have two questions: 1) How long can I expect the MB OEM battery to last (considering its location here on the Gulf Coast)?; 2) Does MB have an identified problem with excessive electrical system drain associated with the ignition switch (or any other component)?
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From: Tucson AZ
2010 Mercedes GLK 350, 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roadster, 1997 Cherokee XJ
Still on the original battery with our early 2010 at 38K miles. I do open the hood every time we get home to allow the heat to escape & it is hot out here in the Southwest. Not heard of any issues on the ignition switch.
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I lived in Phoenix for a few years and know what you're talking about. I should consider opening the hood as a preventive measure. Thanks
I just got the GLK back from the dealer with a new battery (weak-dead cell in original one). The dealer said a reasonable life expectancy for the battery is 3-5 years depending on driving habits (lots of driving vs. kept as a "garage queen") and environment. Hopefully the ignition switch was a one time thing.
I just got the GLK back from the dealer with a new battery (weak-dead cell in original one). The dealer said a reasonable life expectancy for the battery is 3-5 years depending on driving habits (lots of driving vs. kept as a "garage queen") and environment. Hopefully the ignition switch was a one time thing.
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I had a battery that lasted only a couple years. The dealer was very good about replacing it. The technician told me there was a bad batch of batteries in the GLKs and they had been replacing many of them. Perhaps you have one of the bad batteries.
