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Old 05-17-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gmercoleza View Post
I agree, sounds very much like a low voltage condition. I just went through this on a friend's car last summer. In addition to Arthur's suggestions, I recommend checking the ground strap for loose connection or corrosion. Also it wouldn't hurt to check the voltage regulator. Is this a W124?
Yes -- 95 E320.

I will check the grounds and voltage regulator during tomorrow morning's oil change.

Earlier on I asked if starting the car with the radio and A/C already in the "on" state could cause enough of a initial voltage drain, under the right conditions, to trigger the events I experienced. Is that sounding at all feasible at this point?

Also, over the past two months or so, I noticed my SRS light will stay illuminated a wee bit longer on *some* startups, which is causing me to suspect that I may have some voltage regulator or battery issues that will soon need to be addressed.
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