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W210/E420 Not Charging
Greetings Forum Members,
I'm having an electrical problem with my 1997 E420. I rarely drive the car, maybe 400 miles per month. This past Monday I attempted to enter my car using the infared key and nothing happened. I manually opended the passenger's door and soon discovered that nothing was powered in the car. The battery was completely drained and would not take a charge. I purchased a new battery and drove the car latter that day. I checked the alternator output at the battery terminals and it was less than the disconnected battery. I made service appointment at the dealership for Thursday. The car was not driven Tuesday.or Wednesday Today, Thursday, I attempted to enter the car with the infared key to drive it to the dealershipand again nothing. The new battery was completely drained and would not take a charge in 3 days without being driven and no obvious sign of a power drain, i.e lights on device connected. The car was towed to the dealership. Has anyone had a simular experience or have an opinion on what the problem might be? I did notice a lingering odor of burning/melting plastic or rubber the last time I drove the car. Any Help Appreciated, Knarf
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72 350SL #69 73 450SL Parts Car? 78 450sl Parts Car 79 450SLC - Sold 1985 280sl 87 190E 2.6 - Donated 90 300E-Junked 97 E420 |
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Other than performing a draw test on the system??
I would start with the obvious, get the charging system tested & repaired.
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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES) ASE Master Technician Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times) 44 years foreign automotive repair 27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer) MB technical information Specialist (15 years) 190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold) 1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold) Retired Moderator |
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This is the same E420 thats going to the dealer today to get a new tranny in your other thread???
Another W210/E420 Story
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tallison,
Yes, it's the same car. The dealer raplaced the tranny mid September of this year. I just got a call from the service department. It's the altenator. Alternator and new belt installed ONLY...$1,000.00. The warranty company should pick up 80% of the tab. What next? Stay tuned. knarf
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72 350SL #69 73 450SL Parts Car? 78 450sl Parts Car 79 450SLC - Sold 1985 280sl 87 190E 2.6 - Donated 90 300E-Junked 97 E420 |
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