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Old May 9, 2016 | 06:11 PM
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2010 Mercedes Benz S500 (sports version)
Auxillary battery malfunction

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a mercedes s500 (2010). Before purchaseing the car I got it tested (engine, transmission, gearbox, system etc). All was good but they recommended that I replace the auxillary battery. Since I was buying the car from mercedes showroom I asked them to replace the battery and they did it.

However one day When I started my car, I sat in the car with ac (air condition) turned on on for about 30 minz. Then when I started to drive I got the message "auxillary battery malfunction". I reached home turned off the engine, started the engine again after 30 minutes and the message was gone. I never got the message again. Can someone please explain this? Maybe because I was sitting in the car with AC on without driving?

Can someone also tell me what does the auxillary battery do and how much it costs?

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Old May 10, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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AUXILIARY BATTERY COST

I paid $70 for battery at dealer in PR, June 2015 for a 2010 S-550.
Car Discount Parts sell it for $46.95. My dealer will not install parts purchased elsewhere!
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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:16 AM
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2010 Mercedes Benz S500 (sports version)
Originally Posted by Plutoe
Well as you can imagine nothing on am MB series S is simple------If your VIN has the B03 option you have a second battery located in the trunk to satisfy the B03 ECO start\stop function.

Sounds simple, but the process is very complicated electrically and electronically, therefore read your manual for a detailed description of stopping the engine via the brake and restarting the engine via the accelerator peddle.

I have no FI how much it costs!!
Thank you Plutoe. I am not sure what is VIN or BO3 option. Will really appreciate if you can explain..
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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tropical
I paid $70 for battery at dealer in PR, June 2015 for a 2010 S-550.
Car Discount Parts sell it for $46.95. My dealer will not install parts purchased elsewhere!
Tropical
Thank you Tropical.
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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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auxillary battery malfunction

Hi all today I received this message auxillary battery malfunction. I called mbrace and they said this is the secondary battery and they can change it in an hour and I can still drive around. For those who have received this message if this having to do with the start stop keyless go?
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Hi all today I received this message auxillary battery malfunction. I called mbrace and they said this is the secondary battery and they can change it in an hour and I can still drive around. For those who have received this message if this having to do with the start stop keyless go?
Is this for a W221 S-class? If so, what year is your car?
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auxillary battery malfunction

My car is a 2015 c300 4 matic 30,000 miles. It is still under warranty. Thank you so much for your response.
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 09:09 AM
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My car is a 2015 c300 4 matic 30,000 miles. It is still under warranty. Thank you so much for your response.
Try the W205 forum.
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