The battery appears not to be charging while 1989 190E 2.6 is running. New battery has been replaced 3 times at Costco in past month. Local neighborhood mechanic believes the 1989 Mercedes Benz 190E battery is charging, but unsure at this point.
With new Costco battery, 1989 190E operates for 3 or 4 days then all of a sudden will not turn over. The lights are also very dim at this point. Electrical devices (power windows, door locks, headlights, wipers, dome light etc) are weak or will not operate at this point.
Engine will also begin to quit and/or want to quit when battery is getting low or headlights are turned on.
Alternator was replaced about 9 months ago at local shop due to simular symptoms in past.
If this is an alternator problem, is it usual that they fail in less than a year? Are there any other relays, switches or related devices that i should be checking?
With new Costco battery, 1989 190E operates for 3 or 4 days then all of a sudden will not turn over. The lights are also very dim at this point. Electrical devices (power windows, door locks, headlights, wipers, dome light etc) are weak or will not operate at this point.
Engine will also begin to quit and/or want to quit when battery is getting low or headlights are turned on.
Alternator was replaced about 9 months ago at local shop due to simular symptoms in past.
If this is an alternator problem, is it usual that they fail in less than a year? Are there any other relays, switches or related devices that i should be checking?
Apr 9, 2007 at 3:13 PM
