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06-21-2004, 02:29 AM
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Benzo dying out
I have a 300e 160k miles. I just replaced the alternator. I've just replaced the alternator, but for some reason it doesn't seem to charge the battery. When I jump start it, it starts fine, but once i unhook the jumper cables, I can see the head lights start to dim. Question: Once it's started, shouldnt the alternator keep all lights bright even if the battery is dead? Please help!! Thank you
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06-21-2004, 05:54 PM
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The alternator you repalced.. was it not supplying enough voltage or supplying over voltage?
It may have damaged your battery. Have it tested.
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06-24-2004, 02:29 AM
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I didnt realize that when I picked my alternator up from the shop from being rebuilt, they didn't replace the voltage regulator. Once thats replaced hopefully that will solve my problem. now if I can figure out why the sunroof no longer works, I replaced the fuse but dont get anything when I attempt to open it.
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06-24-2004, 03:38 AM
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curiosity begs... if they didn't replace the voltage reg what did they rebuild and how much did they charge to not do this????
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06-25-2004, 07:27 PM
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Get under your car and pull the voltage regulator out of the alternator and inspect. You need a short shaft philips head to remove it. Location is the rear of the alt.
Go to partsshop on this site to see a picture. What lights are lit up on your dash? ABS will not function without enough voltage. Good luck.
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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