Jump Start = Major Problems ?
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Jump Start = Major Problems ?
My car battery was weak recently and I had jump started my 1999 SLK230 several times. I thought I had fixed the problem by charging the battery , but it died again, and this time when I jumped it, the idle kept surging between 1000-1300 rpms and there was no response from the throttle. I have searched the archives and have already tried disconnecting the battery. I have also used an OBDII scanner to pull codes and didn't get any. The BAS and ASR lights are both on. I am at a loss to what may be causing this problem, but am afraid to bring it in to the dealer because I know they will just start replacing parts. Has anyone experienced this in there cars or knows of the cause and more importantly, the fix? I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I replaced the battery with a brand new MBZ battery and the problem still persists. Anyone?
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Average peak lifespan of a battery is 5 years and anything after that is pushing it. I replaced mine 3 years ago when I noticed things were slowing down a bit here and there. And I did not get a MB battery, just a Sears Diehard International. People here are saying Interstate is better, I dunno.
In your case, perhaps the alternator is not charging the battery, check that too. If you had a volt meter, you can do it yourself.
In your case, perhaps the alternator is not charging the battery, check that too. If you had a volt meter, you can do it yourself.
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Re: Jump Start = Major Problems ?
Originally posted by ckNSX
My car battery was weak recently and I had jump started my 1999 SLK230 several times. I thought I had fixed the problem by charging the battery , but it died again, and this time when I jumped it, the idle kept surging between 1000-1300 rpms and there was no response from the throttle. I have searched the archives and have already tried disconnecting the battery. I have also used an OBDII scanner to pull codes and didn't get any. The BAS and ASR lights are both on. I am at a loss to what may be causing this problem, but am afraid to bring it in to the dealer because I know they will just start replacing parts. Has anyone experienced this in there cars or knows of the cause and more importantly, the fix? I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I replaced the battery with a brand new MBZ battery and the problem still persists. Anyone?
My car battery was weak recently and I had jump started my 1999 SLK230 several times. I thought I had fixed the problem by charging the battery , but it died again, and this time when I jumped it, the idle kept surging between 1000-1300 rpms and there was no response from the throttle. I have searched the archives and have already tried disconnecting the battery. I have also used an OBDII scanner to pull codes and didn't get any. The BAS and ASR lights are both on. I am at a loss to what may be causing this problem, but am afraid to bring it in to the dealer because I know they will just start replacing parts. Has anyone experienced this in there cars or knows of the cause and more importantly, the fix? I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I replaced the battery with a brand new MBZ battery and the problem still persists. Anyone?
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