battery going flat if car left for two days

Asked by GuruC75Y7 Jun 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

if car is left for two or more days,battery is flat

1 Answer

307,545

Recharge battery then electrically disconnect the alternator and see if the problem went away, if it did then you have some bad diodes inside the alternator so it needs replaced or rebuilt.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    bobkat
    Reputation
    1,580
  • #2
    John Hameline
    Reputation
    1,520
  • #3
    jsorto
    Reputation
    1,470
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
33 Great Deals out of 530 listings starting at $5,450
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
6 Great Deals out of 147 listings starting at $9,999
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
63 Great Deals out of 1,367 listings starting at $4,499
Used Mercedes-Benz SLK
4 Great Deals out of 38 listings starting at $11,888
Used Mercedes-Benz CLS
11 Great Deals out of 107 listings starting at $7,200
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
14 Great Deals out of 183 listings starting at $8,500
Used BMW 3 Series
69 Great Deals out of 1,253 listings starting at $3,495
Used Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
3 listings starting at $21,999
Used Mercedes-Benz M-Class
16 Great Deals out of 159 listings starting at $3,999
Used BMW 5 Series
19 Great Deals out of 308 listings starting at $5,299
Used Chevrolet Corvette
39 Great Deals out of 836 listings starting at $15,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.