Gilly:


My mechanic waited for an hour or so, and he was still getting the drain.
Therefore, he unhooked the new battery after the test, so it wouldnt drain as well. So i cant answer the questions on how long was the car shut off, before needing another jump, etc....

Maybe the drain will not completely disable the starting power once the new battery is compeletly installed, and the car will function properly again. But that theory doesnt make sense to me.

I have an appointment with the MB dealer monday (Gilly that would be zimbrick, which i am sure your familiar with). I will post again what they find out.