That price seems pretty fair. I would have thought it would be 2 - 3 times more. I have heard that some times when a battery is changed on this car that there may be "things" that need to be reset, so that price seems very fair.

Of course if it is your typical battery change I would just do it myself. I would think a battery would be around $85 at the auto parts store.

 

Bought at auto zone battery for wife's C 230 and after 4 years still running great for under 100 dollars.

DIY DEFINITELY!

 

Ok, so I got lazy and called MB roadside and got it installed in my garage for $150. The best part is that instead of waste time with the battery I mowed the yard while it was put in.

 

Yes, this is a little known benefit, it's better to call roadside assistance for a new battery than paying a dealer to do it or doing it yourself. This applies to all MB's, all ages, regardless of warranty or not. I did this on my kid's SLK230 a few months back, $135 installed.

 

I also had one replaced by MB Roadside Assistance as well....

actually I had called the MB dealer's parts dept to ask about the price of a new battery...

however, the parts guy to me it's cheaper if I just called Roadside Assistance.
which was true.... the parts dept sold it for $135. Roadside Assistance guy
came out in their spanking new G550 rescue vehicle(!) and installed the battery
in my garage. only charged me $120.

 

Does anyone have a DIY for changing the battery on the 2005 C230? I'm new on here and my battery is dead this morning. I don't even know the number for the roadside assistance... please help asap!!! Thanks first.

 

1-800-FOR-MERC.

 

IIRC, the Roadside Assistance rules have changed so that unless you are the original owner or you bought the car from an authorized MB dealer, you are not covered anymore.

But you can always try. The number is 1-800-FOR MERCEDES.

 

TexFinn is mostly right and IIRC too, if you have paid at least $100 for dealer service in the last 12 months you have coverage.

 

Yup, forgot about the $100 spend in service. :thumbsup:

 

Thanks for the number guys but if I change it out myself will I have to reset any codes? What's the easiest way to do this? Thanks again.

 

Can anyone comment on this question?

 

Also, some roadside service centers (usually run by dealers) will actually come out and replace a battery for just the cost of the battery - no labor. It depends on that local service center. It's worth a call. If you DIY, you have to reset ESP (turn the steering wheel lock to lock) and reset the auto-close windows and sunroof (press and hold the buttons in the close position for several seconds after the glass closes).

 

I would be very careful doing that sort of thing. MBZ electronics are very "sensitive" and it's very easy to fry a SAM. Resetting the windows, sunroof and ESP takes about two minutes and costs nothing. Replacing a SAM requires several hours at the dealer and is an expensive part.

 

right!



You're right...that's why you gotta disconnect and reconnect really fast but don't keep both batteries on at once.

 

Very helpful, thanks to everyone.

 

I guess I still don't see the issue. To me, all of this juggling of batteries just seems more troublesome than the two minutes it takes to reset the windows, sunroof and ESP. And if you call MB Roadside Assist to replace the battery, they'll do that for you. (assuming your vehicle qualifies for Roadside or your local dealer still does battery replacements even if you don't).

 

To me, all of this juggling of batteries just seems more troublesome than the two minutes it takes to reset the windows, sunroof and ESP.

My thoughts exactly. :thumbsup: I just bought a new batter for my 05 and will change it tomorrow. I'm not going to juggle with the batteries, chargers or what ever. I'll just remove the old one and install the new and then rest everything, if needed. Shouldn't take too long.

We'll see how it goes.