[R129 SL] Battery charging. winter preseving etc.

[Michael Willnow]

I had the same problem with my '97 SL500. I purchased a "float" charger for
about $50 and it works great. Just hook up the two alligator clips to the
battery terminals and plug it in. It will keep the battery fully charged
without overcharging it. If you decide to go this route, make sure you get
one that states it has the circuitry in it to prevent overcharging. It will
cycle on and off as needed.

Mike


----- Original Message -----
From: <mats@multi.se>
To: <r129list@mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:14 PM
Subject: [R129 SL] Battery charging. winter preseving etc.


> Dear sirs
>
> I 'm a new -94 500 sl owner since last summer and I am very pleased so
far.
>
> A couple of months ago I put it away for the winter and now the battery
seem to
> be drained out.
>
> Where can I find the battery ? My Manual is German and I cant make much
out of
> it.  Anything particular I should think of when charging it like
disconnecting
> something ?
>
> What are your tip and suggestions when conserving the car for the winter
about 4
> months/year. Im keeping it covered in a warm garage with good ventilation.
>
> Does anyone have a manual/shopmanual in english in pdf or word format ? If
so,
> can you share it ?
> Otherwise are they available for purchase on the net somewhere ?
> It would be nice to have a full workshop documentation of the car.
>
> Many thanks in advance
> http://www.multi.se/gallery/sl
>
> /M
>
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