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2001 ML320 wont start

Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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2001 ML320 wont start

OK here goes:

So when I turn the ignition, it starts clicking. I though it was the battery, because jump starting it works fine. But this happened multiple times. Could it be the alternator, or anything worse? OR could the battery be just completely dead. I haven't changed it once yet.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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when you get it running ck the voltage at the battery should be 13 to 13.5, if ok the alternator is probably ok, it sounds like a defective battery, how old is the battery?
You can also call MB roadside assistance and have them test the battery, they can also replace it for you right at your house, roadside assistance is a free service you might as well use it
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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got 118k; roadside is over.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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roadside is for life, doesn`t matter the age or mileage of your car, its unlimited
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Chances are you have a bad battery. Advance auto or a few other auto parts store will test it for free.
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