2002 Mercedes Benz C230 I can't fix it

Tiny
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02 mercedes benz c230 alternator is ok but better still low
Friday, August 8th, 2008 AT 8:37 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

have the battery load tested, check all terminals are clean and tight, and get a current draw test as this swill show if the battery is being discharged with all systems turned off also check that the Alt is not allowing a discharge due to a faulty diode.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008 AT 3:17 AM

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