Why does my Benz keep dying?

Why does my Benz keep dying?

One of the major culprits is it’s simply an old battery. The average lifespan of a car battery is only four to six years, so if you’re in that range or over, it’s probably time for a new battery.

When to replace battery in Mercedes SL Class R129?

Replace your battery if it is 5 to 7 years old. A slipping drive belt will squeal and a broken one will leave you stranded. Check your drive belt. A broken drive belt tensioner is just as bad a a broken accessory drive belt. Is your car running a little hot in traffic?

Why does my Mercedes medic draw so much battery?

A radio receiver in the car continuously listens for wake up signal from the key. As the car receives a signal in the assigned frequency it wakes up to validate the key. This causes current draw for several seconds. If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem.

Why does my Mercedes-Benz battery keep draining?

You try to start your Mercedes-Benz and the car is either completely dead or this happens: Battery drains happen when electronic equipment (consumer units) are constantly drawing current from the battery while the car is parked. One simple example is when lights are left on overnight. But it’s not always as simple as that.

What makes a Mercedes sl129 make a clicking noise?

Check that lower control arm bushing. Uneven tire wear and unusual handling in turns can be caused by worn suspension links. Check your rear rearward upper link. A light clicking noise from your rear suspension over bumps can be the result of worn sway bar links.

What happens when a Mercedes Benz battery is dead?

When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on. The battery could be partially discharged in which case you will hear the clicking as shown in the video clip. When the battery is completely dead, you will know as nothing on the car turns on.

Why is the battery draining on my Mercedes medic?

If the car is left parked in high pedestrian traffic areas this could be a problem. It may cause the battery to drain within a couple of days in some models. Try to turn off the proximity key function in your car by looking up the instructions on the owner’s manual.

How to jump start a Mercedes Benz battery?

Hint: For a safer method to jump start a Mercedes-Benz with a fully discharged battery see Method 3. Method 2 Jump start your car battery with a booster pack / jump starter box. Get a jump box that is powerful enough to turn over a Mercedes-Benz engine. Generally, you need a jump box that has 1000 peak amps or more.