Should be ok --FT Sent from iFōn
> On Sep 24, 2023, at 9:48 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I’m heading back to the vehicle today(30 miles) Can these car be jumped with > another vehicle without damaging electronics? My newest vehicle before buying > this one is my 85 300D. > Thanks. > > Michael E. Esh > > >> On Sep 23, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Yes main battery is the first thing to check. These newer cars are >> EXTREMELY sensitive to battery voltage. Next (or maybe first since it’s >> easy) thing is check the key battery. >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> >>>> On Sep 23, 2023, at 6:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> The first thought is the battery. EIS likely locks the steering column >>> with a solenoid, so no power, no unlock. The battery could have enough >>> juice to run the radio but not the rest of the car. Once voltage falls >>> below a certain point stuff either gets wonky or just doesn’t work. >>> >>> Good luck, let us know how it goes. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>>> On Sep 23, 2023, at 6:23 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Fairly new to us 2013 Mercedes C300. Son purchased a couple of months >>>> ago. About 150,000 miles on it. >>>> Not sure why but it will not turn over. He parked it at the mall and when >>>> he came out it would not fire up. Steering wheel is in lock position and >>>> turned to the far right and does not unlock when key is turned. Is the >>>> steering lock supposed to release with key or when the car starts? The >>>> key turns all the way in the ignition but there is zero response, no >>>> clicks or sounds. The battery seems to be working as the radio works >>>> normally. >>>> Any thoughts about what we might check or trouble shoot before we call the >>>> tow truck? >>>> Thanks, Mike >>>> >>>> >>>> Michael E. Esh >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
