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Old Jan 12, 2025 | 06:14 PM
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Battery reading

My 2007 ML320 CDI shows the battery reading from the jumping points as charged only 62% and poor condition but the battery is brand new and when tested directly shows as perfect.
Battery cables have no corrosion, mechanic not able to explain or provide solution.
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Old Jan 12, 2025 | 08:52 PM
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You can't get an accurate battery measurement at the jumper terminals. Measure at the battery terminals.
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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 01:37 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 02:37 AM
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same here,i guess its like calculating wheel horsepower and crank,there is some loss in between
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What is the date of manufacture on the battery? You can have an “old” new battery that sat on the shelf for years without being maintained. Happened to me a number of years ago. Needed a battery and bought a nice Optima from one of the big box auto stores. Turned out it was 3 1/2 years old so that’s why it didn’t want to hold a full charge lol…!
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