1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 battery replacement question

1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 6 cyl 3.2 mileage: 68,000. Was working perfectly three weeks ago. I did not used for those three weeks and the battery went down (discharged). I took the battery out to charge it. The battery was checked and it is in good condition (< 2 years old), I charged it and put it back and now the SUV starts but it goes off immediately after. It stayed without a battery for some hours (<5). Do you know if is there a reset button, a known issue or anything that needs to be done after replacing or recharging a battery, having been without power for some hours, in this vehicle ? Or what do you think the problem could be?
Nov 22, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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By disconnecting and removing the battery and then replacing it, you activated the anti-theft device in your car. If you arm and disarm the anti-theft device, it should reset. If this does not work using the remote, try locking and unlocking the driver side door with the key.
Nov 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM