Category: Mercedes SL Forum

Hello, last week I had my SL65 AMG R230 EZ 2007 in the workshop, because the engine control light is constantly on and the engine is no longer running on all cylinders. After a short shutdown, the problem seems to be fixed, but the luminaire remains on. First diagnosis: Cylinder 3 stops. It is not on the spark plugs. Unfortunately, there is no plan. Now, according to the workshop, the ignition box and/or the control unit could be replaced on suspicion. Cost point approx. 2000 Euro plus installation. According to the workshop, there are experts who could better interpret the result of the selection as they themselves, but you don’t know one of them. In my opinion, they also have little desire to deal with it. I have now brought the vehicle back and am looking for a specialized (AMG) workshop, which is perhaps better or smarter. I am from the area Regensburg / Ingolstadt, postal code 93 or 85. Would also be far away I’d be happy if the diagnosis were safe. Of course, I don’t have a problem spending the 2500 euros for the corresponding part. But 4500 euros on suspicion of shooting into the wind is already a lot required. Maybe someone can help me with a tip. MfG Daniel

Hello dear forum members, I’m currently browsing around at mobile something and looking for a SL 500. A facilft model from 2006 would be interesting. Now I’m falling for the different original navis have been installed. Some have the navi inside that were also installed in front of Facelift. Others have the inside that has also been installed in a 2008 model. At least it looks apparently so. I can’t imagine the two Navis installed in the same period word I have a brochure in which the new Navi is listed. By the optics the vehicle as well as the PS indication can be recognized that it is a facelift. Are the engines from 2006 already matured or should you rather choose a 2007 year? Thank you for your help Greeting Christian

Hi, the R230 was very vulnerable to the ABC chassis and the repairs were also quite expensive. How about the R231? Is the problem fixed now?

Hello together, someone knows the maximum height needed to open or close the roof at the R129 ? mfg maja already in advance.

So, I have now a little money (about 10,000 EUR) on the side and want to make motor-like something with my R230 – SL 500. It is still an old 500er with 306 HP. The vehicle is in the original condition – only the exhaust system is by Carlsson. Same screws is not possible, since I could not even change the right, front blinker bulb. Give me a few of your ideas or make a few concrete proposals! Or maybe it is better to invest the money in other things (holiday, clock,…) Schoenenen Tag, Gertschi

Hello together, I have read a lot about this here but actually everything other signs than my soft – cover (Bj 91 – 300 24V)!! I can open the windows manually but in connection with the cover open these do not go down. Roll-over iron can be operated by switch and also works. If I want to open the cover I hear a slight cracking from the back as if it can ́t / can ́t ?? When I go with the button close but I notice that the cover is pulled right down at the front of the disc at the top. Had noticed in the last days that if I can ́t open the right window with the open cover can ́t close anymore. This went then quite normal again when the cover was closed 🙁 And since today the cover unfortunately doesn ́t want to open anymore !! Would I be very happy about tips and tricks. Greeting from Aalen KK

Hello With a SL55AMG lights up in the AI ABC is disturbed, error memory is short test and there is pressure sensor disturbed in it. Ok then the tests performed and it was called I should renew the hydraulic pump that sits in the front of the engine. I changed everything and filled in oil and ventilated, took a short test and then engine started again the same error message again tested says again pump defective. The pump builds up pressure of approx. 200Bar in approx. 80seconds, I find it too much. I then sometimes pressure sensor or ventli block that sits in the wheel box at the front left and still needs the same problem or error in the memory inside. both things new is not normal after all. And again when I do the test he brings the pump that I have exchanged now already three times or the pressure increase during the test always needs 80sec. with a comparison car it takes only approx. 10seconds. MFG.

Good morning from New Zealand! Last year I bought a SL500 Bj 1994 76,000km and am actually very satisfied! I have the problem that it first runs completely normal and calmly after starting. This only lasts about 3-5 minutes – apparently until the engine has some temperature – and then it seems that the electronics turn off 4 cylinders. The engine then sounds like a poorly adjusted Trabbi and has almost no power. This condition then stops about 2-3 minutes and suddenly the full power is back and the car runs like ever. My factory city has already had this electronic reading device on the engine… but can’t find a mistake. Maybe someone of you has an idea what it might be. Thank you in advance!

First of all a warm hello to the community of Motor-Talk! I have registered with you, because I have the following concerns and I want to get some opinions about this. I am about to buy an SL 350. The car was first approved in May 2009 and has a mileage of about 19000 km behind it. It looks outwardly spotless, drives flawlessly and is driven by a Mercedes dealer. In addition, it has a two-year warranty (young stars). The price is also quite attractive. The only “manko”: It was a rental car of the company Europcar. Now my question, can I access here without hesitation? Will such cars be driven in? Has this car been tested on the heart of my heart? Can I expect a performance that I want with such a young car? Greetings

Hello forum. I bought a R129 and now I have a used hardtop. Since I have to paint it anyway, I think about painting it in a different color. Do you have pictures of an SL with a hardtop that doesn’t have the same color as the car? Or does it always look like wanted and not skillful? My R 129 is dark blue plain with leather beige.