ml430 starter?

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CJP1155
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I have a 2001 Mercedes ML430 with 41252 miles I replaced the battery in Dec. 2005 and now it wont start. Is it safe to jump my car? Will it do any damage to the battery, and if it's the starter will jumping it start it.
Feb 23, 2006 at 12:44 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Yes you can jumpstart your car. Follow the procedures outlined in the owners manual carefully. If the problem is the alternator or the battery it should start. If the starter is bad it won't start.

Let us know how it goes. :)
Feb 23, 2006 at 5:47 AM
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CJP1155
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Thank you Peppermrj for your info, I had my car jumped it seems the battery was drained. I will be taking it over to the dealer soon to have it checked out.
Feb 23, 2006 at 7:11 AM
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Jump-start the ML430 carefully using the owner's manual. If it starts, suspect a drained battery or alternator; if it does not, the starter may be bad. After the jump showed a drained battery, have the battery and charging system checked.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Mercedes ML430 asked whether jump-starting was safe when the vehicle would not start, and whether a bad starter would still start with a jump. The expert said a careful jump-start per the owner's manual should start the car if the battery or alternator is the problem, but not if the starter is bad. After jumping it, the owner reported that the battery had been drained and planned to have the dealer check it.

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