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I have a '17 S63 Cabriolet .. there is a charging cable included with the vehicle. It appears to be MB specific. Can anyone recommend a compatible trickle charger (OEM or otherwise) ??
I have a '17 S63 Cabriolet .. there is a charging cable included with the vehicle. It appears to be MB specific. Can anyone recommend a compatible trickle charger (OEM or otherwise) ??
As stated above, the MB OEM charger is made by CTEK, but with a non-standard connector to your charging cable. If you purchased the car new, the MB charger is standard and you should have received one. If not, I'm afraid that you may have to purchase the charger from the MB parts department due to the unique connector to mate with your charging cable.
When the car is purchased new a charger and charger cable are included in the delivery in a cardboard box.
The charging socket is located in the trunk on the driver's side near the trunk lid opening.
When the car is purchased new a charger and charger cable are included in the delivery in a cardboard box.
The charging socket is located in the trunk on the driver's side near the trunk lid opening.
Hope this helps.
Thank you, now I just have to find the charger that fits the connection
When the car is purchased new a charger and charger cable are included in the delivery in a cardboard box.
The charging socket is located in the trunk on the driver's side near the trunk lid opening.
Hope this helps.
Do you know if there was such a 'socket' for the E63 Wagon?
Also - I've had one of these (CTEK (56-158) MULTI US 3300 12 Volt Fully Automatic 4 Step Battery Charger) on my ZO6 Vette for 9 years or so, using the extension cable that mounts above the rear license plate, up where the plate lights and trunk release are for a quick plug in solution - and it works flawlessly. I'm trying to understand what the difference is between this unit and the MB one, besides a more than THREE TIMES the cost difference? Is there something with the voltage, or??
I can't imagine a cable would equate to that much of a price difference... Thoughts? Thanks in advance for any knowledge to share!
Sorry, I have no idea if the E63 wagon has such a charging socket (port).
It's clear that the MB version of the CTEK charger deliberately has a different connector (to the MB final cable into the socket) than a standard CTEK charger.
I believe that it is simply for revenue purposes. To be fair, the cable and charger are included with the sale of the (new) car. They also did this on my '16 AMG GTS.
2020 S63 Coupe, 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha, 2018 McLaren 720S, 2022 Porsche 911 TurboS, 2022 Tesla Model X
Reviving an old thread here... anyone know if the 2018-2020 S63 are supposed to come with a battery charger ? My 2020 did not. I have the outlet in the trunk just like my 2015, but at least on that car it could not be used for charging as it was switched to the ignition. At least the 2019 manual says to for cars with lithium batteries (i.e. S63) to jump or charge using posts in the engine bay.
I have CTEK 4.3 amp and (McLaren-branded) 7 amp lithium battery chargers on hand, with the clip attachment for the engine compartment posts. At least the negative post is out in the open now, on my 2015 it was hidden under a plastic cover.
2020 S63 Coupe, 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha, 2018 McLaren 720S, 2022 Porsche 911 TurboS, 2022 Tesla Model X
Can someone post a photo of that 217 583 00 00 charging cable ?
Tried to plug by CTEK Lithium US into the S63 socket with the cigarette plug adapter I use on the 720S (which looks same as in the photo below). As expected it doesn't charge unless the car is running - the trunk 12v socket is switched to the ignition. Doubt the M-B cable is any different - other than costing 10x as much as the CTEK - but if it somehow enables charging via that trunk socket would be nice as it's a pain to pop the hood and attach the alligator clips on the jump start terminals.
Last edited by Heisenberg; 01-26-2020 at 03:03 PM.
Not aware of anyone getting a charger with their S63. The part# A 000 982 29 21 referenced above is for a 5A lead-acid charger, almost certainly manufactured for M-B by CTEK, and is not suitable for the LiFePo4 battery in the S63 (at least in the coupe). CTEK Lithium US is the correct model for these batteries and runs $95 on Amazon, and includes the alligator clips needed to connect with the exposed terminals in the engine compartment. It does not include the 12v plug adapter, but that can be purchased separately for $10... though as I mentioned the trunk 12v plug is switched to the ignition so not usable for charging.
My 720S charges via that 12v plug which is in the frunk right in front of the LiFePO4 battery. Car came with a McLaren-branded 7A Lithium charger clearly manufactured by CTEK.
Last edited by Heisenberg; 01-27-2020 at 08:48 AM.
Seems I am having the same problem with my '17 S63 cabriolet. The plug on the left in the trunk is different from the original Mercedes CTEK charger I bought. Even without the end (there's a connection in the middle) it does not fit.
It just has these plugs but not the one on the left and the cigarette plug on the right does not work.
Anyone please figured out the type of cable that fits the socket and can be purchased? All help highly appreciated.
Thank you, Bill! I just can't find the picture of the cable anywhere, so I am little worried about getting the same thing (cigarette lighter connection) that I already have. Don't you please have a picture of that?
06-02-2018, 11:49 AM
