I have a 1995 C280 Mercedes

Replaced the Power Vacuum Locking Mechanism located in the truck on the right hand side.Then we connected the battery.The car would not start.The only way the car stated was to jump it from the starter solenoid.So for the last month, I connected a push start button that is being jumped form the solenoid.(I think this is because of the anti-theft system) I also do not have a remote to the car, just the key.

Two weeks ago my car stopped working.The car would crank, but not start.So we replaced the fuel pump and still not working, then the fuel filter, still not working. (both of these parts were pretty new and did not need to be replaced)

I don’t know what to do know.Also the battery is losing power, and I am going to have to replace this all of a sudden.

HELP

Take a look at the bundle of smaller red wires that comes off the positive battery terminal, you might have a problem there.

ok I will check that tomorrow. thank you

Well we all run into nasty little problems on these older cars at times. You know what I think should be a number one tool at hand. A small and rather inexpensive battery charger. You can do so much more at home if you have a charger. You can buy chargers that will do a good job for about $35.00. They litterally will last forever if you don't crash them or get them wet. Batteries are expensive and you can get a lot more life out of them if you keep them fully charged. My 240D/300 doesn't get much exercise at this time of the year, but that battery is always hot and ready to go. I keep the hood unlatched with the charger hooked to the battery. Then when ever I am out and about with the other car, I move the on/off charger switch to on and give it a couple of hours at usually about 4 amp and when I come back it is fully charged. If you are working on your car, keep the charger handy and as soon as you call it quits for the day, turn the charger on and in the morning your battery will be fully up.

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