Battery dead? Help...
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2005 E55 AMG
Battery dead? Help...
I have driven the car maybe once in the last month. I noticed the "Convenience Functions Disabled Due to Low Voltage" message in the dash at my last start up, went away after a few minutes of driving.
Couple weeks have gone by, same message pops up when I put the key in the ignition, but now the car wont turn on and a red Brake code pops up telling me I have less braking power...
Not sure if all she needs is a jump? Which If I understand has to be done with the battery in the trunk?
Pretty depressing, was going to have my res delete + cls mufflers installed this week.
Couple weeks have gone by, same message pops up when I put the key in the ignition, but now the car wont turn on and a red Brake code pops up telling me I have less braking power...
Not sure if all she needs is a jump? Which If I understand has to be done with the battery in the trunk?
Pretty depressing, was going to have my res delete + cls mufflers installed this week.
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Check voltage on battery under the hood, probably DOA (under 12.5V)also check battery voltage in trunk (should be 12.6V and up) car not running. Replace one or both, running voltage with good batteries should be 14.2-14.3V.
Trunk battery starts the car, battery the under the hood powers the brakes.
Guys you should not neglect a warning message on a Benz, they pop up for a reason.
Probably the small battery is toast and running off the alternator which will be toast next, trying to charge that big resister that used to be a battery. Voltage regulator and or alternator would be next step.
Battery tenders are cheap and if you do not drive for months at a time are priceless, Harbour Freight sell small cheap models .75amp perfect for keep battery charged.
Hope this helps.
Trunk battery starts the car, battery the under the hood powers the brakes.
Guys you should not neglect a warning message on a Benz, they pop up for a reason.
Probably the small battery is toast and running off the alternator which will be toast next, trying to charge that big resister that used to be a battery. Voltage regulator and or alternator would be next step.
Battery tenders are cheap and if you do not drive for months at a time are priceless, Harbour Freight sell small cheap models .75amp perfect for keep battery charged.
Hope this helps.
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thank you
Very useful information. Your right should not ignore a warning on a benz...can lead to failure as I'm experiencing right now.
But what can I do today? Jump start it? Get her to the garage? Wait and buy a voltage meter? I'd really like to get her started and in proper hands.
But what can I do today? Jump start it? Get her to the garage? Wait and buy a voltage meter? I'd really like to get her started and in proper hands.
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Okay, how old are the batteries, anything over 5 years. REPLACE them. If you own a charger unhook the negative terminal on the trunk battery and charge the battery for minimum 4-6hours or over night if using a small charger ie 10 amp or less.
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Any stickers with dates on them.
From your original comment, I would replace both batteries or if you have a buddy, remove both from the car and take them to Auto Zone or a place similar to get them to load test and charged for you, they will know quite quickly if they are good or toast.
When you stated the convenience functions were not available and then after you drove the car the message went out tells me that your alternator is working at least, go check the batteries.
From your original comment, I would replace both batteries or if you have a buddy, remove both from the car and take them to Auto Zone or a place similar to get them to load test and charged for you, they will know quite quickly if they are good or toast.
When you stated the convenience functions were not available and then after you drove the car the message went out tells me that your alternator is working at least, go check the batteries.
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Dont have one.
Maybe I can swap out the aux battery with agm motorcycle one tomorrow. See if that gets the juices going.
That or have MB make me a new blade.
Oh well, its winter...Got my faithful 2.slow to get me around.
Maybe I can swap out the aux battery with agm motorcycle one tomorrow. See if that gets the juices going.
That or have MB make me a new blade.
Oh well, its winter...Got my faithful 2.slow to get me around.
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Just making sure you know it's the little metal strip that slides into your remote and what you would attach the rest of your keys to.
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fortunately you can get a new battery for relatively cheap - I found one at Sam's Club for $129
there are more expensive ones, but for $129 you get a 3 year warranty, and 2 year pro-rated after that
there are more expensive ones, but for $129 you get a 3 year warranty, and 2 year pro-rated after that
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Is that a regular flooded battery or an AGM battery at Sam's club? If it's an AGM, that's a pretty good price. I believe factory is AGM and they are supposed to last longer than flooded batteries. If OP isn't a Sam's club member, I would suggest Advance Auto, they have an AGM battery for $189 and there's a coupon code that can be used online to take off $50 (TRT30 or WD51A) so it's $139. AGM also doesn't normally vent gasses like flooded batteries so you're less likely to get corroded terminals.
There are many 2 amp battery charger/maintainers out there for around $20-$30. Only thing is that at 2 amp, an 85-95amp hour battery that's half dead would take 20+ hours to recharge. A 10 amp charger would just take a few hours to get it mostly charged. I think you can also take your battery to an auto parts store and they can charge it up for you.
There are many 2 amp battery charger/maintainers out there for around $20-$30. Only thing is that at 2 amp, an 85-95amp hour battery that's half dead would take 20+ hours to recharge. A 10 amp charger would just take a few hours to get it mostly charged. I think you can also take your battery to an auto parts store and they can charge it up for you.
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Not true. The small is a backup battery for the whole system in case there is a malfunction on the main system.
http://bayhas.com/mercedes/w211/cont...ct_battery.htm
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So if that is true then he needs both batteries, because failure of the trunk battery will be covered by the aux battery in which is toast long ago.
Ha ha double failure, That why I like the E it is go or no go, same with the CLK.
It was my understanding that the aux was mainly for the braking system found on 55 series cars, but being a backup is news and should be changed every three years just to ensure a backup is there when your trunk battery fails.
Some owners do not even now about the firewall mounted battery let along know what it does in these cars.
Ha ha double failure, That why I like the E it is go or no go, same with the CLK.
It was my understanding that the aux was mainly for the braking system found on 55 series cars, but being a backup is news and should be changed every three years just to ensure a backup is there when your trunk battery fails.
Some owners do not even now about the firewall mounted battery let along know what it does in these cars.
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Is that a regular flooded battery or an AGM battery at Sam's club? If it's an AGM, that's a pretty good price. I believe factory is AGM and they are supposed to last longer than flooded batteries. If OP isn't a Sam's club member, I would suggest Advance Auto, they have an AGM battery for $189 and there's a coupon code that can be used online to take off $50 (TRT30 or WD51A) so it's $139. AGM also doesn't normally vent gasses like flooded batteries so you're less likely to get corroded terminals.
There are many 2 amp battery charger/maintainers out there for around $20-$30. Only thing is that at 2 amp, an 85-95amp hour battery that's half dead would take 20+ hours to recharge. A 10 amp charger would just take a few hours to get it mostly charged. I think you can also take your battery to an auto parts store and they can charge it up for you.
There are many 2 amp battery charger/maintainers out there for around $20-$30. Only thing is that at 2 amp, an 85-95amp hour battery that's half dead would take 20+ hours to recharge. A 10 amp charger would just take a few hours to get it mostly charged. I think you can also take your battery to an auto parts store and they can charge it up for you.
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the $189 battery is AGM
both have the same warranty
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the AUX battery can be had for ~$65
Aux Battery ACDelco ATX14BS (14-BS) Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Powersport Battery $67
Aux Battery ACDelco ATX14BS (14-BS) Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Powersport Battery $67
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The aux battery is found on every w211 from 03 to 06, when it used the SBC braking system. In 2006 when w211 got facelift, SBC was not continued.
