Category: Mercedes SL Forum

Hello SL – driver drives a 98 SL320 R129 and plays with the thought to switch to a SL500 R230 from 2003. I would like to know the pros and cons between these two very different “cars”, regardless of the performance of the engines.Of course there are already SL drivers who have changed and made their experiences with them.Question to those who have travelled both types over a long period of time: keep R129 or exchange with R230 ? Ciao

Hello all, I am recently the owner of a SL500 R230 / Built: 10.2002 / 136tkm Unfortunately, the vehicle makes a pair of “smaller” problems. 🙁 ABC suspension: …when the vehicle is running in the stand, the left side of the vehicle (front and rear) rises very slowly (approx. 2-3 minutes) to the maximum and then falls quickly (1 second) to the minimum and then starts to lift itself again etc. In the fault memory there is no entry. So I’d rather ask you, people who are passionate about their vehicles. Do you have a guess about the mistake?!? Greeting Ralf from Celle near Hannover…

Hello, I once had a Mercedes offer for the 90,000n inspection for my SL500 and I had to be amazed, it is my first Mercedes vll. therefore the question to you if all this is so normal… 00-3016 Maintenance service 90,000 52 AW 527,80 42-1423 Brake fluid change 4 AW 45,80 15-1010 Spark plugs and mount 17 AW 209,95 07-5563 Fuel filter renews 7 AW 80,15 40-1450 Wheels all from and mount 7 AW 80,15 MN916002 012100 Clamp 2 Pcs 3.02 M A002 477 26 01 Fuel filter 1 pc 20.61 MA003 1596703/26 Spark plug 8 pc 30.40 MA119 180 00 09 TS Filter Insert 1 pc 14,47 MQ0245901 Engine oil MB 229.5 8 l 155.20 MA000 989 08 07/13 Brake fluid 1 17,11 MA999 999 99 Disposal Brake fl.1 2,20 Final price net 1186.86 Final price gross 1412.36 I already thought the Mercedes driving is a bit more expensive, but if I look at the individual positions then I have to ask what they are doing or if it is really so complicated i I don’t know how to count the AW, but someone can also say something. For mounting the tyres almost 100 euros? And what do they have to do at all? I don’t know brake fluid change with mounted tyres is that possible with Mercedes? 250 euros to turn 8 spark plugs off and on again? Are they so difficult to access? And what do they do for the more than 600 euros at the service? Unfortunately, I don’t have the German maintenance booklet yet because it’s a Japan reimport han Delt. Everything that goes towards, 8 enders and then gets upset about something like that I don’t need here… about all the other answers that help in the context I’m happy!

Hello, I had reported here about the problem with the central locking (burning the fuse when operating the ZV). I have now had time to disassemble the control of the central locking system and would like to tell you the result or the cause of the fault of the ZV. See also the pictures in the appendix: Picture 1: The control is located in the trunk under the hydraulic pump for the Vario roof. Extension for hobbyists: solve the 4 nuts in each corner of the pump (SW10). Pump for Vario roof high Take off the electrical plugs (2 pieces) and mark pneumatic lines so that they are not switched when installed. Pull off pneumatic lines. The line with the filter is the suction line and does not need to be removed. Figure 2: Extensive ZV control. The control is closed like a tupper can. The lid can be opened by pulling. Figure 3: Inside you can use the circuit board for the control d The pump is nothing more than an electric motor with a housing in which a rotor rotates and creates the air pressure for the locks. Picture 4: Unlock all screws on the head of the pump, remove the lid and you can see the exposed rotor and also the problem: The rotor is smashed!! It blocks the motor, motor works against, pulls more current and fuse burns through. Picture 5: This is how the rotor should look like. Picture 6: So si The rotor is made of a ceramic plastic and is hopelessly too weak for the load. So it has nothing to do with water damage. The control/pump was absolutely dry. Unfortunately, it is hardly possible to get only the rotor, a 50Cent part. At Mercedes the control costs 780€ + control! My car has run a whole 40000Km. And I should now buy a new control for 1000€ every 3 years. Mercedes will buy thisma I receive a letter from me… Greetings Volker

Hello, I finally discovered a reasonable way to get the old Comand to play MP3s. You can refer to the “Mercedes Player 040” here: www.mercedes-player.com The player is simply connected instead of the CD changer. It is equipped with 2 SD and 2 Compact Flash card slots each, in which you can plug all cards, also and especially cards with high capacity. The operation is extremely easy – the player holds every card slot for a CD, so that the complete operating functions of Comand and steering wheel keys are completely preserved. The attached images show how the device looks like in the built-in condition – for the sake of simplicity it was simply fixed with Velcro tape on the CD-Wechlser, the cables were removed from the CD-changer and then plugged back into the Mercedes-Player (one needs patience and slim fingers, if one does not want to expand the changer!): Advantages: Extremely good sound quality, overhaup t no comparison to the futzel with FM transmitters. Also an iPod connected via dock connection to the AUX socket in the glove compartment cannot keep up. With the Mercedes player the thing is again really fun because of the comparatively really good sound. Vibration-insensitive – no more dropouts on bad roads. Uncanny fast track, folder and media changes. Disadvantage: No display of the contents of the ID tags, however not the Mercedes-Play It’s his fault, but the comand, logically. The costs are really within the scope with approx. 230 euros, especially if you look at the alternatives on the market. I bought the device directly from the manufacturer, who was extremely hard-working and helpful, even helped with the installation and that even on the Pentecost weekend – hat off. Previously we had 4 gigs and 8 gig SD-High Capacity cards to report no problems. Here are the pictures: http://data.motor-talk.de/…/p1000001-26095.JPGh ttp://data.motor-talk.de/…/p1000005-15085.JPGhttp://data.motor-talk.de/…/p1000006-43233.JPGhttp://data.motor-talk.de/…/p1000007-35729.JPGhttp://data.motor-talk.de/…/p1000010-15087.JPG

Hi, I just saw a golf 3, this one probably had a blow off valve built in, because he had this hissic noise when switching as you know it from 2 almost 2 furoius. In addition, there was a popping out of the exhaust when rolling (eventuel misignition) just sounded great, would like to know if it is possible to install a blow off into a lupo, because I found only blow off for turbo ́s on the Internet and not for vacuum cleaners. Also I would like to know how to put this constant bang into a lupo. noise while rolling can be achieved. MFG

Hello guys, I’m thinking about buying a used SL 55 or SL 600. However, prefer the SL 55 because of better weight distribution and “integrated” AMG styling. However, I have a few questions: 1. Did the AMG models have harder suspension adjustment (ABC chassis). 1.1 Is this due to mechanical or electronic changes to standard ABC chassis? 1.2 Can it be changed to standard with relatively low effort/cost? 2. Since I would drive a lot of long distance driving, Which of the two engines is 3.1 Reliable 3.2 Durable (in terms of mileage – cca. 60tkm / year) Thanks for all (sensuous) answers in advance. Greetings, Martin

Hey people, will be proud owner of his SL 55 AMG on Wednesday. I’m happy about it and I’m also very happy with the car (at least what I’ve experienced in the test drive). Nevertheless, I’d like to change a few things. So first I’d like to have wing doors installed. After a short research I came across http://www.sw-exclusive.de/. Otherwise I think that also offers http://www.rieger-tuning.de/. 3-4k to move, far more expensive than with nem Golf :< Hehe...other providers? Furthermore, I would like to have a few boxes installed, does jmd know a good company? I only know of 2 pieces nearby here, was not yet there, but they do rather smaller things, don't know if they have experience with the car. The rest is otherwise ok, I don't find the AMG rims soo intoxicating now, but I will probably wait with that. Thanks already!

Moin, a “doofy” question: With the SL350 R230 with M 272 KE 35 sports motor I find one magnet switch on the left and one on the right and two camshafts each. Do I see it right that I need two oil stop cables / adapters only for the magnetic switches? Do you also need adapters for the four camshaft sensors? Do you have a purchase recommendation for me?

Hello SL Friends Have a problem with the seat adjustment on the passenger side which only goes one side up. When I look up I saw that a plastic cap on the shaft is shaved off. Knows of you someone how to replace this part, possibly with pictures. I could imagine of the the seat must go out. Furthermore, my seat heating on the driver side does not work. Electricity is on the plug, backrest also works. MfG Ernst