2001 Mercedes Benz C240

2001 MERCEDES BENZ C240
68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RIFFRAFF35
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I HAVE CHANGED MY BATTERY TWICE BUT AS OF A FEW MONTHS WHEN I PARK AND NOT DRIVE FOR A FEW HRS I NEED TO JUMP START THE CAR. HELP
Jan 24, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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This model is notorious for this problem. The common problem is both the driver and passanger front seat control modules do not turn off when the vehicle shuts down and hence drains the battery. The control modules are located directly under both seats. They are the black boxes toward the front. You can unplug these modules (one electrical plug, slides off) and see if it stops the battery discharge. However by unplugging the modules your seats will loose their memory and will be inoperative while unplugged.
Feb 11, 2009 at 12:51 AM
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