Re: Battery Replacement
Originally Posted by Reliableron
Canadian update for 180's chart
I bought a battery from Napa #48-6 was 202.33 list (I got it for less as the company I worked for has an account) It is an exact fit - same handles same size, same holes for positive terminal cover. Only difference is it is black. It came with a black vent plug and a 90 degree vent elbow - I used my originals so I could keep the little white reservoir so no drips. Has a 24/72 warranty and 700CCA / 875 CA
I called Mercedes locally and they wanted $234.70 Cdn list and Chrysler was 177.00 Cdn list. I tried my local Canadian Tire but did not have stock.
Now for my problem. A week ago last friday I left the lights on and had to have my car jumped. I started the car numerous times with the old battery after the jumpstart but on the last try the spoiler light was blinking - I read that is a battery issue so I put in the new battery Sunday. Since then the spoiler light kept flashing and spoiler would not go up at 100K/65 miles per hour (numerous tries). This monday morning I got in and it was not flashing so I pressed the button and the spoiler came up -then began flashing again and still flashes. The spoiler will not come down now. I just tried the roof and it also will not come down but the windows do come down when I unlatch the roof then I just get beeps. I have read every thread I could find on blinking lights, spoilers, roof and batteries and no ideas. My ESP/BAS lights are not on and I did try the steering wheel reset just in case. The divider is in place. I tried removing the battery cables for an hour to see if it would reset. I have checked every fuse (all three panels) and have no idea where to go next. If it was a roof problem the spoiler shouldnt be blinking if it is a spoiler problem why the roof issue? Did I blow my RCM?
There is a prescribed method of jumping these cars and all newer cars, use it or face the consequences.
Surges of power up the wiring can do damage to the computers I imagine.
Lack of power causes problems as well, kind of ironic isn't it?
Before the pushy tow truck guy jumps your car, look in the drivers manual and see if he's doing it right. He will not fund the repairs at the dealer and you can count on that.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in Neutral and turn the ignition OFF for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
jump-start attachment of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive jump-start attachment of the discharged battery.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative jumpstart attachment of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fans.
Last edited by onehundred80; Feb 2, 2011 at 09:00 PM.