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Old 04-08-2004, 01:28 AM
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changing battery

i have a 99 ml do i have to change the battery now. i want to do it by my self . pls help.
Old 04-08-2004, 08:42 AM
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Is the battery dead or are you worried because of it's age?
Old 04-09-2004, 06:56 PM
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worried because of its age and also what aftermarket battery i can buy coz the dealership cost about 200 dollars
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
you can do it if you want, its about time for it to go. and 200 for a battery is very reasonable.
Old 04-13-2004, 08:58 PM
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It is a pain to change. I had mine changed out by Goodyear. Only charged me for the battery. You need to find a group 49. Not easy to locate. Cost was $109. Made by Exide.
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$200 bucks is way too much ... just call roadside and have them changed it for you ... they always keep a couple of spare new batteries in the service ML. around $150

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Guys, just a quick question. Where is the battery on the US spec models? On my model (Puch built) it is in the engine bay, and easy to access.

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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
Swiss Nick, same here...USA made.
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I think that MB will change out your first battery free of charge the first time. Now that battery that they put in has a warranty of 4 years...if it fails within the first year, free replacement, 2nd year, you pay 25% of a new battery, 3rd year you pay 50% 4th year you pay 75%.

At least this is true on my w202...

Give MB roadside a call and see what they can do.
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thanks for all your info

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