The Load test - we did NOT rev the engine to 2,000; just let it idle - and with test applied - engine stalled

The counter guy may not have known what he's doing.

I'm thinking the Parasite comment may be right

Last weekend - the car worked each day, but the battery was dead after several days.

I will comment - today - the car always required a jump - even after two 45 minute drive - with a jump in between.

Thanks again for the suggestions.

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup