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Has anyone had to have a battery replaced in an s550. I have a 2010 and was told I needed to have the battery replaced. I haven't been to the dealer yet. Just wanted to get some input from you so I will know what kind of pricing to expect.
On a 2010, the main battery is under the hood with easy access, while there is an accessory battery under the dash. Probably not a bad idea to let the dealer change out the accessory battery if it needs to be replaced. But the main battery is very easy to change out. You can save a fortune by purchasing the battery from Walmart or another retailer for likely around $150. I believe the proper under hood battery on your car is an AGM H8. Some places like Autozone and others will swap out the battery and not charge you labor rates.
autozone's AGM premium (i believe) battery for $180+tax (here in CA) will do the trick , return the old one for a core back.
dealer most likely will quote you for around $350-400 id guess
Has anyone had to have a battery replaced in an s550. I have a 2010 and was told I needed to have the battery replaced. I haven't been to the dealer yet. Just wanted to get some input from you so I will know what kind of pricing to expect.
Yes, dealer wants $414. You want the AGM, the 2nd one below. Get from Sam's.
Sam's club has it. When I called them before I posted, they said they didn't, but they do. Two choices. Again, this is for 2010-2013 S550 with ONE battery up front, both 3 year free replacement:
Specifications
Battery Electrolyte Composition:Acid
Battery End Type:Top Post
Battery Purpose:Starting Lighting Instrumentation
BCI Group Size:49
CA at 32 degrees F:1105
CCA at 0 degrees F:900
DIN code:H8/L5
Freight Class:65
Polarity:Right Positive
Reserve Capacity:185
Terminal TypeIN/SAE
Volts:12
Specifications
20 amp hour rate:92
Battery Electrolyte Composition:Glass Mat
Battery End Type:Top Post
Battery Purpose:Starting Lighting Instrumentation
BCI Group Size:49
CA at 32 degrees F:975
CCA at 0 degrees F:850
DIN code:H8/L5
Freight Class:65
Polarity:Right Positive
Reserve Capacity:170
Terminal TypeIN
Volts:12
The dealer quoted me with $399 plus tax to replace the battery on my 2010 s550. They said the replacement also involves recalibrating the command system etc while replacing the battery. Is there any validity to this or are they just telling me this to insure that I will use them to replace the battery and not do it myself?
The dealer quoted me with $399 plus tax to replace the battery on my 2010 s550. They said the replacement also involves recalibrating the command system etc while replacing the battery. Is there any validity to this or are they just telling me this to insure that I will use them to replace the battery and not do it myself?
It's a line of BS. You will not lose power to essential systems since power deflects to the auxiliary battery while the main battery is being replaced. You won't lose any of your car's settings while swapping out the battery. The only time that re-calibration might be necessary is if both batteries are out of the car at the same time or you somehow drain both batteries completely, which would be highly unlikely unless the car sat for several months without being started.
The only thing I notices is the auto/up down for the rear windows wouldn't work, you have to hold button up after. But I found out it's easy to reset it, buy holding the button up after the window goes up for 10 seconds.
The dealer quoted me with $399 plus tax to replace the battery on my 2010 s550. They said the replacement also involves recalibrating the command system etc while replacing the battery. Is there any validity to this or are they just telling me this to insure that I will use them to replace the battery and not do it myself?
total BS.
remove and replace
just dont overtighten the terminals
saved yourself two hunnid
I think it has more power than the OEM specs, the new AGM aftermarket. I'll admit I miss the looks of Mercedes branded battery a little, (that's just my **** self) but like the quicker starting.
I think it has more power than the OEM specs, the new AGM aftermarket. I'll admit I miss the looks of Mercedes branded battery a little, (that's just my **** self) but like the quicker starting.
Those Duracell batteries, along with almost all other brand AGM H8 batteries were likely made in the same plant as the OEM Benz battery. The only difference is the label put on them. Is it worth paying 2 to 3 times more for the paper label on the battery?
My local dealer just quoted me $314 out the door for the OEM, and told me that the warranty was only for 1 year? So that Duracell Platinum one sounds pretty good to me. Once I called MBRACE to have my local dealer come and check out the battery as it was giving me trouble. The responder quoted me $299 for an OEM installed in the field at my house.
On a 2010, the main battery is under the hood with easy access, while there is an accessory battery under the dash. Probably not a bad idea to let the dealer change out the accessory battery if it needs to be replaced. But the main battery is very easy to change out. You can save a fortune by purchasing the battery from Walmart or another retailer for likely around $150. I believe the proper under hood battery on your car is an AGM H8. Some places like Autozone and others will swap out the battery and not charge you labor rates.
Do the 2011s have this under dash accessory battery? I keep reading different answers and really just want an honest one
Do the 2011s have this under dash accessory battery? I keep reading different answers and really just want an honest one
In short yes they do they are tucked under dash on drivers side its a bit difficult to see it as its hidden away quiet well but on the 2011 cars they do exist!!
04-04-2017, 10:00 PM
IN/SAE
I think it has more power than the OEM specs, the new AGM aftermarket. I'll admit I miss the looks of Mercedes branded battery a little, (that's just my **** self) but like the quicker starting.
