That's a heavy bugger! I impressed you got it out with such ease. As always, great, easy to follow videos with additional information, especially that tiny brown wire for the auxiliary battery.
Mike, I loved your video. But so you know, to take the seat out and just do the replacement is much better. it is only hold by four screws (easy to remove) unplug the electronics under the seat and you have free room to work on and replace the battery. it is very heavy and to change that will make it simple and fast. Thank you for all info. Marc
didn't watch but just came here to comment because saw a few other videos on your channel about the ml350 and think mine is the same year, I was gonna request if you're bored you could make a video on removing the front sam, I saw people take out the battery and go that way, but the manual is saying since Nov 2007 to take out the door trim, then pop off some other trim, think lower b pillar, then unscrew the plate above to access it without removing the battery. I got stuck and was afraid to break something when removing the trim so think it''s easier to just take the battery out as I'm going to try later today, it also said need some long wedge to remove the trim. I checked everywhere and didn't see any videos with this method, except for one guy but didn't show how to do it, so I was gonna say, if you're bored this would be a good video for you to make next
Great video! Clear and easy to follow! I had to jumpstart my ML550 (W164) earlier and based on the wisdom on Google there’s a started battery as well under the hood? Or is there only 1 battery underneath the passenger seat? I couldn’t find one under the hood, but it’s Mercedes and lots of it is hidden and hard to find lol. Thx!
Hi Drew Great video like all of stuff.Qick question.Im going to get a little bit of Mig welding done ( on the rear airspring holding stud) Can I just disconect the battery at the under bonnet terminal or do I need to disconnect both batteries? I didn't realise there are 2 .Wheres the 2nd one? Cheers Tony
Hi Mate, no - disconnecting at the terminals under the bonnet will not isolate all of the vehicles modules. You need to disconnect the actual batteries at their connection points. Note - the auxiliary battery is behind the main battery as per this video: ua-cam.com/video/dgw5YDSRaMc/v-deo.html Cheers Drew
Hi Mate, I have messed around with the E90 and E95 scooters in the past. To be honest they are not really worth the time and effort, you are better off finding a junk E200 at a minimum and then modding that one. Best is a E300 though in my opinion. This is because the E95 is such a small frame and only comes with I think a 100W motor, whereas the E200 and E300 come standard with a minimum 200W motor (depending which country you are in) and as I say having messed around just a little with all of these scooters, the base platform of the E200 and E300 is something that you can build upon relatively easily by comparison. Probably not what you want to hear, but I hope that this is useful info anyway. Cheers Drew
Hi Mate, with the Mercedes don't worry about trying to save the memory! You may lose a few preset radio stations but that does not matter, the main thing is NOT to try and put any battery saver device at all as doing so poses more of a risk with Mercedes. Just take out your old battery and put in a new one as I showed you in this video! Cheers Drew
Great video! Thank you, I just changed my ML250 following your recommendations. Just a tip, Move your seat forward AND up. I’m 6’3 and didn’t have enough room to lift my battery out (forgot my seat sits on the lowest setting). It was easy enough reconnecting and lifting the seat, but just a tip. Also, great inclusion of not needing a spare battery or charging unit. I can also confirm the capacitors in the ML kept charge and memory was still stored after replacing my battery. Love your work!
Hello, Do i need to reprogram the key fob, or anything else or is it plug and play. How do you lock the doors, after removing the battery? will the key blade lock the car, or do i lock up before removing the batter and leave the rear door open and then when i close the rear door, the car will remain locked? Thanks
Hi Mate, I am unsure if you are questioning this in relation to changing the main car battery (as per this video) or if you have an issue with your key fob that you need help with? Please confirm? Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt Basically taking out the car battery, and I am asking if once I put it back in, will the key fob still work or do i need to program it, and if any car settings will be affected i.e windows door locks when place car battery back in. Also how do you lock the doors when battery is out, as key fob will not work? I have to do this outside and not inside a garage.
@@shino8854Hi Mate, you will not have to worry about programming your keys. I suggest buying a new battery before taking the old one out so you don’t have to worry about not being able to lock the car! Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt I am actually going to charge the battery, thats why it will be a day or two without a battery inside. So I was concerned on how to lock it, although I think if you leave the rear car door open and you lock the fronts before removing the battery, this will allow you to lock the car when you close the rear door.
@@shino8854 Hi Mate, just charge the battery whilst it is in the car as per the following video: ua-cam.com/video/B9PKGrdk0kk/v-deo.htmlsi=8CG5eqK0l2pcqsXW Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt I thought these posts are only for jumpstarting because they protect car circuits. Yeah, that will be great, I will wait to watch your new video about it. Thank you. As to my initial question, I wasn't sure if the recharging unit would apply any AMPS that would break something so I thought of asking you. I subscribed and getting all notifications when you post anything. Cheers
@@DrewFixIt Wouldn't the electric signal fade away when connecting the recharger to the jumpstart posts under the hood? I don't know for sure. I thought they are only there for jumpstarting to/from. Thanks
@@admin6228 Hi Mate, absolutely not. The current from the charger is so small by comparison to the cranking amps when starting the engine that any resistance due to the amperage is insignificant. Best thing to do is to grab a smart charger, I will show you mine in the video. Cheers Drew
I think we have more issues to worry about if the vehicle is that flooded! Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can comment but my guess is that it is in the cabin from an insulation perspective in colder climates? Cheers Drew
"Complete guide" and you didn't even do the auxiliary battery? Plus did you even install a "new" battery or just put the old one back in. Kind of a waste of time to watch, tbh.
That's a heavy bugger! I impressed you got it out with such ease. As always, great, easy to follow videos with additional information, especially that tiny brown wire for the auxiliary battery.
Hi Mate, it sure is heavy and in a damn awkward spot!! Cheers Drew
Another great Video !
Thank you!
Mike, I loved your video. But so you know, to take the seat out and just do the replacement is much better. it is only hold by four screws (easy to remove) unplug the electronics under the seat and you have free room to work on and replace the battery. it is very heavy and to change that will make it simple and fast. Thank you for all info. Marc
You do absolutely great videos Dew!! You have been a great source of knowledge, I thank you very much.👍👍
Thanks mate! Cheers Drew
Great job 👏 👍 👌 🙌 😀.
didn't watch but just came here to comment because saw a few other videos on your channel about the ml350 and think mine is the same year, I was gonna request if you're bored you could make a video on removing the front sam, I saw people take out the battery and go that way, but the manual is saying since Nov 2007 to take out the door trim, then pop off some other trim, think lower b pillar, then unscrew the plate above to access it without removing the battery. I got stuck and was afraid to break something when removing the trim so think it''s easier to just take the battery out as I'm going to try later today, it also said need some long wedge to remove the trim. I checked everywhere and didn't see any videos with this method, except for one guy but didn't show how to do it, so I was gonna say, if you're bored this would be a good video for you to make next
Спасибо! всё популярно и понятно...
Great video! Clear and easy to follow!
I had to jumpstart my ML550 (W164) earlier and based on the wisdom on Google there’s a started battery as well under the hood? Or is there only 1 battery underneath the passenger seat? I couldn’t find one under the hood, but it’s Mercedes and lots of it is hidden and hard to find lol.
Thx!
Hi Mate, just under the seat in the W164! Cheers Drew
Hi Drew
Great video like all of stuff.Qick question.Im going to get a little bit of Mig welding done ( on the rear airspring holding stud) Can I just disconect the battery at the under bonnet terminal or do I need to disconnect both batteries? I didn't realise there are 2 .Wheres the 2nd one?
Cheers
Tony
Hi Mate, no - disconnecting at the terminals under the bonnet will not isolate all of the vehicles modules. You need to disconnect the actual batteries at their connection points. Note - the auxiliary battery is behind the main battery as per this video:
ua-cam.com/video/dgw5YDSRaMc/v-deo.html Cheers Drew
Thanks for the quick reply.
Kiaora
Can you do a video for a core e95 razor electric scooter I got one that doesn’t work and I want to make it work or make it go faster
Hi Mate, I have messed around with the E90 and E95 scooters in the past. To be honest they are not really worth the time and effort, you are better off finding a junk E200 at a minimum and then modding that one. Best is a E300 though in my opinion. This is because the E95 is such a small frame and only comes with I think a 100W motor, whereas the E200 and E300 come standard with a minimum 200W motor (depending which country you are in) and as I say having messed around just a little with all of these scooters, the base platform of the E200 and E300 is something that you can build upon relatively easily by comparison. Probably not what you want to hear, but I hope that this is useful info anyway. Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt oh ok thank you. Have a great day
So if i have a 2007 is there anything i need to do to save the memory of the vehicle and not harm it in any other way?
Hi Mate, with the Mercedes don't worry about trying to save the memory! You may lose a few preset radio stations but that does not matter, the main thing is NOT to try and put any battery saver device at all as doing so poses more of a risk with Mercedes. Just take out your old battery and put in a new one as I showed you in this video! Cheers Drew
my exide died and its only 1.5 y old and 10000km it spent half of the time on the charger
Great video! Thank you, I just changed my ML250 following your recommendations.
Just a tip, Move your seat forward AND up. I’m 6’3 and didn’t have enough room to lift my battery out (forgot my seat sits on the lowest setting). It was easy enough reconnecting and lifting the seat, but just a tip.
Also, great inclusion of not needing a spare battery or charging unit. I can also confirm the capacitors in the ML kept charge and memory was still stored after replacing my battery. Love your work!
Thanks mate, you are correct it’s easier is the seat is moved all the way forward! Cheers Drew
Hello, Do i need to reprogram the key fob, or anything else or is it plug and play.
How do you lock the doors, after removing the battery? will the key blade lock the car, or do i lock up before removing the batter and leave the rear door open and then when i close the rear door, the car will remain locked?
Thanks
Hi Mate, I am unsure if you are questioning this in relation to changing the main car battery (as per this video) or if you have an issue with your key fob that you need help with? Please confirm? Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt Basically taking out the car battery, and I am asking if once I put it back in, will the key fob still work or do i need to program it, and if any car settings will be affected i.e windows door locks when place car battery back in.
Also how do you lock the doors when battery is out, as key fob will not work? I have to do this outside and not inside a garage.
@@shino8854Hi Mate, you will not have to worry about programming your keys. I suggest buying a new battery before taking the old one out so you don’t have to worry about not being able to lock the car! Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt I am actually going to charge the battery, thats why it will be a day or two without a battery inside.
So I was concerned on how to lock it, although I think if you leave the rear car door open and you lock the fronts before removing the battery, this will allow you to lock the car when you close the rear door.
@@shino8854 Hi Mate, just charge the battery whilst it is in the car as per the following video: ua-cam.com/video/B9PKGrdk0kk/v-deo.htmlsi=8CG5eqK0l2pcqsXW Cheers Drew
If the battery only needs recharge, would you recharge it directly to the terminals of the battery without removing the electric battery connectors?
Hi Mate, use the battery posts under the bonnet! If you want I will make a quick video today on this for you? Let me know? Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt I thought these posts are only for jumpstarting because they protect car circuits. Yeah, that will be great, I will wait to watch your new video about it. Thank you. As to my initial question, I wasn't sure if the recharging unit would apply any AMPS that would break something so I thought of asking you. I subscribed and getting all notifications when you post anything. Cheers
@@DrewFixIt Wouldn't the electric signal fade away when connecting the recharger to the jumpstart posts under the hood? I don't know for sure. I thought they are only there for jumpstarting to/from. Thanks
@@admin6228 Hi Mate, absolutely not. The current from the charger is so small by comparison to the cranking amps when starting the engine that any resistance due to the amperage is insignificant. Best thing to do is to grab a smart charger, I will show you mine in the video. Cheers Drew
@@DrewFixIt Ok, Drew! Thanks man, you're very helpful and friendly. God bless you. I await your video
Good grief, so if the car gets flooded due to a, let's say broken/stuck sunroof or something similar, the car will burn down!
I think we have more issues to worry about if the vehicle is that flooded! Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can comment but my guess is that it is in the cabin from an insulation perspective in colder climates? Cheers Drew
"Complete guide" and you didn't even do the auxiliary battery? Plus did you even install a "new" battery or just put the old one back in. Kind of a waste of time to watch, tbh.
What's the diffrence between new battery and old one? The procedure is the same 😂
Drew you are always the best. I specifically wanted to know if I needed to hook up an external memory saver device (and where)
Thanks mate for the feedback!! Cheers Drew