The Battery in the 240D Let Me Down for the First Time

"Agrajag" (Agrajag) 09/21/2016 at 08:54 • Filed to: 240d, W123

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Went to get coffee and when I got back in the car there was no power. Hmmmmm.

Popped the hood and put a meter to the battery. 12.86v. Good enough. I noticed the battery from 2005 had leaked a bit onto the negative terminal. Cleaned both of the terminals, hooked back up and power is restored.

Glad I keep tool box in there. And I guess it’s time to replace that battery. I knew I should have done it awhile ago just because of the age, but these are massive batteries and a pain in the ass to get out.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Agrajag 09/21/2016 at 08:57

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In other words, it wasn’t the car’s fault. Love these old diesel Benzs.

Nibby > Agrajag 09/21/2016 at 09:02

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No power? Sounds about right for a 240D. ;D

Agrajag > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 09/21/2016 at 09:03

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Good point! Title fixed.

Batman the Horse > Nibby 09/21/2016 at 09:31

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Cmon dawg why you gotta do a thing man?

Scary__goongala! > Agrajag 09/21/2016 at 09:31

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Why did they make the battery so hard to get out, I know how big they are but jeez.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Agrajag 09/21/2016 at 09:41

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Walmart sells a $50 battery. I put one in my 4Runner and it seems to work fine. It’s sat for a couple of weeks and been fine. It also has a warranty.

Agrajag > Scary__goongala! 09/21/2016 at 09:47

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It is ridiculous. I don’t think there is any way to get that out without putting absurd strain on your back.

Instructions:

Bend at waist 90 degrees.

Insert torso under hood.

Lift 400lbs.