Wierd Electrical Problem
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Wierd Electrical Problem
Had a strange thing happen to me the other day. I parked the car at the airport as usual, and left on a 4-day business trip. When I got back I went to open the trunk, but it wouldn't open or recognize the key.
I opened the drivers door and went to start the car. It clicked a few times, and then the clock started running backwards...then forward. I got a message or two on the instrument panel - about all I remembered seeing was something about convenience items not working, and something about the brakes.
I sat there a few minutes and the clock finally stopped - back at the right time - and the car started - albeit not turing over too fast.
The battery was replaced about 5 months ago.
Now I'm a bit worried about leaving it at the airport this week.
Anyone ever have this happen to them?
Barry
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2004 E55
That's a dead battery. Is the new battery a mercedes? The car should have a reserve one-time charge to start the car in the case of a dead battery. That's why it started. You have find out why the main battery drained.
