Easy lifehacks

When does the seat belt reminder chime not sound?

When does the seat belt reminder chime not sound?

If the dome lamp switch is in the full down position (max dim) and the headlamps are turned on manually and the ignition key is removed the headlamp reminder chime will not sound. Seat Belt Reminder The chime will sound for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the off position to the run position and the seat belt is unfastened.

Is the Mercedes Batterie seat control module recalled?

This is ridiculous (fraudulent) considering the frequency and number of reports that these Seat Control Modules haven’t been recalled and batterie charged or replaced at Mercedes Benz expense. I have to jump start it every morning. For some reason at night the battery is drained.

What causes battery drain in Advance Auto Parts?

While you’re under the hood (or at Advance Auto Parts), test the alternator. A failed diode in the alternator creates a closed circuit that drains your battery even when the engine is off.

What should my parasitic power draw be on my car?

Power draw should be under 50 milliamps. This will display as 0.05 amps. If it’s higher, that is your parasitic power draw. Well under 50 milliamps, and you’ll need to be shopping for a battery.

If the dome lamp switch is in the full down position (max dim) and the headlamps are turned on manually and the ignition key is removed the headlamp reminder chime will not sound. Seat Belt Reminder The chime will sound for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the off position to the run position and the seat belt is unfastened.

This is ridiculous (fraudulent) considering the frequency and number of reports that these Seat Control Modules haven’t been recalled and batterie charged or replaced at Mercedes Benz expense. I have to jump start it every morning. For some reason at night the battery is drained.

While you’re under the hood (or at Advance Auto Parts), test the alternator. A failed diode in the alternator creates a closed circuit that drains your battery even when the engine is off.

Power draw should be under 50 milliamps. This will display as 0.05 amps. If it’s higher, that is your parasitic power draw. Well under 50 milliamps, and you’ll need to be shopping for a battery.

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Ruth Doyle