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2004 Mercedes Benz Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Battery light.
Mileage: 136,000 miles.

Asked on November 6, 2012

Mercedes Benz Other Battery Problem

Had regulator on alternator changed due to not charing, had all codes cleared which was thrown up due to this now battery light keeps coming on & reading at battery is 13.5v when i know it should be at least 14v ?
Avatar Asked by Alistair c

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Replied on November 6, 2012

The charging voltage is correct at 13.5, sounds like the alt. has blown a diode, this will cause the light to come on to let you know some thing is not working properly in the charging circuit. I f this is the case the alt. will have to be replaced or rebuilt. Thanks for using2CarPros

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