charging

Hi - I have a 2003 E270 cdi (w211) which lost charge on the main battery, jump started it and took it to Motorist discount center who put a tester on the battery and concluded the battery was ok so it must be the alternator thats faulty. Took the alternator off (big job and not a clever idea in...

Hi I have got a SLK 350 2004 model. The problem I have got is its not charging the battery at all. I have not got the alternator warning light on the dash board. I have to just install a brand new battery and it’s still not charging. I have notes the hazard warning light come on by them self...

Like a lot of people, I tend to use my iPod only in the car as a jukebox, leaving the CD changer redundant. The in-car adapter charges the iPod, and so it lives in the glovebox all the time. My 8gb Nano was getting full, so I thought I would splash out on a Touch :D. Great, except the adapter...

hi all got battery light coming on about every 5 secs is alternator on way out??? thanks

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7914542.stm The mind boggles. It also mentions that all check-in desks are to close so I guess only way to check-in will be online. Just debated this with Suzy Cute who said it sounded a bit unfair to people who did not have a computer or web access. I...

Should the ipod charge when connected to the comand unit?I have an ipod nano.I have to remove it every 2 days to charge it.Any way around having to do this?

I foolishly charged the battery without removing it from the car and any of the connectors. Then it developed the faults ABS light and poor starting. The ABS light was fixed with new OVA relay thanks to the forum. What other relay have I damaged? For the poor Idle on 1st startup of the day...

I was under the impression that the various coucils involved had rejected congestion charging in Manchester yet yesterday an information pack arrives on my doorstep telling me that this is on the way!!! Views...

Times Online today http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3525570.ece

Well, the battery in my coupe did go flat eventually. I've got it on charge, but the load isn't decreasing. I'd expect the charge rate to drop over time, but it's taking the full 12.2volts continually. Apart from the aftermarket alarm (which isn't on), the car's completely standard. I...

Hi all Would anyone know what the charge rate should be for a 9 amp hour battery? Not on my Merc, sisters 125 Piaggio :)

Done a bit of looking through the posts but can't find a ref to this so thought I'd let you all know as it's winter. Had a poor battery recently due to the car being prepped and all the toys being tested and used etc. Sorted it out by a trickle charger and some miles but: When I asked the...

I do a lot of short journeys in my 04 E320CDI estate and last winter I got a lot of "Convenience features disabled" messages because the battery was suffering. The dealer check it out and said everything was OK (no outstanding mods) and charged the battery. This winter I intend to get a CTEK...

I changed my laptop from XP to vista, now the battery doesnt charge at all??? Any ideas??

hi i've got a bit of a problem with my car insurance. (Admiral) I was quoted £566 for insurance with no accidents. I phoned up to pay for it as it wouldnt let me pay online for some reason.... they then told me that because i was involved in a non-fault accident last year (a motorbike...

Well here is the problem my Merc has decided to develop this month for your consideration:rolleyes: My alternator has always been lazy since buying the car and has needed a light blip of the throttle to clear the charging warning light. However, over the last couple of days this has...

This story from the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6146442.stm beggars belief. I believe we are not allowed to make political comments on the forum so I will merely say that I am glad I do not live in London and I pity anyone who is unlucky enough to live within the...

Afternoon all, I think I have found another problem with my recently aquired W115. With the engine switched off the battery registers about 12.2v using a multimeter over the terminals. With the engine started it registers 12.5v. I have a feeling this is not right as it should be showing...

Well I guess it had to happen sooner or later... looks like it's going to happen soon. http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=32554 http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/ £2.00 quid a download. Still way cheaper than the competition but still a shame. S.

Today when I called the local dealer, they've introduced a new scam of charging £28.50 for the use of a loan car. Of course, I also have to provide insurance and fuel. Is this unusal, or are all the dealers doing thing? I could fill a book with rants about (most) Merc dealers (but won't...