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1988 Mercedes Benz 560sl Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Battery, Alternator.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on August 3, 2009

1988 Mercedes Benz 560sl BATTERY LIGHT

Engine Mechanical problem
1988 Mercedes Benz 560sl V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles

MY CAR WOULD NOT START. RECHARGED BATTERY AND WHEN I CONNECTED CABLES THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON BEFORE I STARTED ENGINE. WHEN I STARTED ENGINE, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. WHEN I STOPPED ENGINE, LIGHT CAME BACK ON.
NOW THE REVERSE IS HAPPENING. LIGHT IS OFF WHEN ENGINE IS OFF, BUT COMES ON AS SOON AS I START ENGINE. DO YOU THINK I HAVE A BAD ALTERNATOR?
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