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Wes
February 18, 2025
I want to maintain the OEM Varta 80Ah VRLA/AGM stop/start battery on a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLA 200Cdi for long term storage. The Bosch C3 charger that I currently have keeps on charging it at full current (3.8 A), never switches to standby/trickle no matter what mode is chosen,(regular or AGM) . The Bosch unit quickly goes to trickle mode when connected to a regular lead acid 12V Yuasa 12 volt motorcycle battery, when reaching its 14.4 volt threshold.
The Mercedes/Varta battery is new and tests/functions normally.Dealer states that 12.9 volts is a fully charged state for this vehicle battery.(sounds low to me).Battery remains connected to vehicle, as recommended to prevent the need for a reset of electronics, possibly some circuit in the stop/start system is limiting system voltage,as it never goes over ****62 volts, even on the charger.
I **** concerned that the constant 3.8 Amp charge will wreck the battery. Is a low amp 1.1 A Victron charger (Blue Smart IP65) likely to work here? Can it be safely connected to this vehicle without risk to the long term health of the battery?Any advice is welcome.
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Do you have a question about the Blue Smart IP65 Charger and is the answer not in the manual?
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I want to maintain the OEM Varta 80Ah VRLA/AGM stop/start battery on a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLA 200Cdi for long term storage. The Bosch C3 charger that I currently have keeps on charging it at full current (3.8 A), never switches to standby/trickle no matter what mode is chosen,(regular or AGM) . The Bosch unit quickly goes to trickle mode when connected to a regular lead acid 12V Yuasa 12 volt motorcycle battery, when reaching its 14.4 volt threshold. The Mercedes/Varta battery is new and tests/functions normally.Dealer states that 12.9 volts is a fully charged state for this vehicle battery.(sounds low to me).Battery remains connected to vehicle, as recommended to prevent the need for a reset of electronics, possibly some circuit in the stop/start system is limiting system voltage,as it never goes over ****62 volts, even on the charger. I **** concerned that the constant 3.8 Amp charge will wreck the battery. Is a low amp 1.1 A Victron charger (Blue Smart IP65) likely to work here? Can it be safely connected to this vehicle without risk to the long term health of the battery?Any advice is welcome.