Thanks, Nate, the one potential solution that slipped my mind. I will check over the next few days. Thank goodness for holidays.
Chuck
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Nate Rector <tccservice111@...> wrote:
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> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:42 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] battery test results electrical issues
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> today was a no start day. Jump, drive, lights dim.
> Went to wally where I had purchased the battery and they did a test that showed: voltage 11.68, measured 14cca, rated 760cca temperature 85 degrees F. battery tested good after a 90 minute test/charge.
> Firestone said the alternator was putting out 14 at rev.
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> some dash lights are constantly on - low fuel, alternator, battery, charging. Something is causing the dash lights to stay on. My previous test showed no draw with fuses pulled, and I will try that test again. I am going to pull the cluster and check the fittings, looking for something obvious.
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> The good news, the mechanic asked me how much I wanted to sell the car.
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> Chuck 84300sd
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