2003 Mercedes-Benz C180 (W203) — Repair Solution

1.8L M271.946 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Supercharged MPFI Petrol · Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction · Electrical

Mercedes-Benz C180 (W203) Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: C180 (W203)
Year: 2003
Engine: 1.8L M271.946 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Supercharged MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction

Customer Complaint

The battery warning coming up on Centre Display.
Road service sold him a new battery, then advised that it should be checked as it may be an alternator issue.

Problem Summary

When vehicle first started, no malfunctions on centre display {{pic1}}, but when air conditioning or the front screen demist turned on (after a few seconds to half a minute) the battery warning display {{pic2}} pops up with the message:
“BATTERY/ALTERNATOR” VISIT WORKSHOP. {{pic3}}
When the ignition is turned off the '1 malfunction' message appears. {{pic4}}
When key cycled and engine turned back on, the same sequence occurs.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW203436
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz C180 (W203)
Engine1.8L M271.946 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Supercharged MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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