Mercedes M-Class W163

since 1997 release

Repair and operation of the car


Mercedes W163
+ Mercedes-Benz cars of a class M (W163)
+ Governing bodies and methods of safe operation
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating and air conditioner
+ Power supply system and production of the fulfilled gases
- Systems of electric equipment of the engine
   + Systems of ignition and engine management
   + System of preheat of the diesel engine
   + Diagnostics of systems of electronic control and diagnostic equipment
   - Systems of a charge and start
      General information
      The rechargeable battery - the general information, recommendations about service
      System of a charge - general information and security measures
      Check of system of a charge
      Removal and installation of the generator
      Removal and installation of a driving pulley of the generator
      Removal and installation of the regulator of tension
      System of start of the engine - the general information and precautionary measures
      Removal and installation of a starter
+ Manual box of gear shifting
+ Automatic transmission
+ Transmission line
+ Brake and auxiliary systems
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment

Systems of a charge and start

General information

The rechargeable battery is located on all models of the M-class in the right back corner of a motive compartment

1 — a grounding Wire
5 — Ajka

G1 — the Rechargeable battery
W16/4 — the Exit of lot of body assembly

All cars considered in this manual have the electric system working with tension of 12 Century. Connection of weight passes through the negative plug of the battery. The battery is located a motive compartment.

For start of the engine the starter is used. The switch of a starter is a component of the switch of ignition and at inclusion excites the traction relay installed on a starter.

The lamp of control of charging which is built in the dashboard indicates excellent job of electric equipment while the charge of the battery is normal.