Category: Mercedes SL Forum

Hello! I got a ctek msx 5.0 and would like to refresh my batteries with the reconditioning program / desulphation again and keep them in fire by regular use. In the operating instructions for the SL, of course, in order to suffocate any claims from possible damage already in the bud that the batteries are to be removed during charging. I would like to do without the removal of the batteries, as this would always be associated with effort (expansion of the battery) and learning ECUs) and because it has been reported several times that after disconnecting and again clamping the batteries various error messages have occurred, which have made a visit to a service station, sometimes even with repair effort, necessary. After the reconditioning program / desulphation passes the pulsating voltage through the ctek up to 15,8V, I have the fear that control units might be offended. Unfortunately, I did not find any clear statement about the reconditioning program for connected batteries in the R230. Therefore, my specific question here: Did any of you R230 owners regularly use the ctek in the reconditioning program / desulphation for batteries connected to the on-board network and can give warning, or just report on negative effects? Was the ctek directly connected to the battery poles, both the starter battery and the consumer battery, Lossen? My vehicle is an R230, SL350 from 2003. Thank you for the answers! MfG pial345

Hello together. The roof has closed normally and could not be opened the next day. The roof switch flashes, no click of the relays (deck control housing open) also the windows remain above, i.e. the whole process is not started all fuses (in the trunk ) checked, on the control unit I suspended 12 V voltage, battery 24 hours. Already two years ago I had the same problem, then cover control unit 129 820 00 97 (07) replaced. or another hidden fuse? Thank you in advance

I drove over the motorway for a longer time today and overtook four SL drivers in a period of about three hours, all of whom (so really without exception!) have distinguished themselves by the following characteristics: 1. They were closed (no, it was really very hot today…) 2. They were sitting alone in the car (no more wife? Or don’t want the Ilse?) 3. They were driving between 120 and 140km/h (saving money or saving material or both?) 4. They were wearing a upper lip beard (somehow uncool 5. They were older men over 60 (experienced men, therefore 3rd, 4th and 6th?) 6. They drove a R129 (the model I really like! That’s why I noticed the cars too) Was that really a coincidence? I don’t believe in chance! So my five questions in the context of this survey are: 1) Do you drive in great heat (38 degrees!!) also closed? Or is the roof broken and why? 2) Do you live alone and is the SL your replacement for women? And how often do you drive? You tell him, we say in the week? Has this increased? 3) Do you sneak longer distances too slowly – and why do you do this when you drive such a fast car!? Does it? No money? Health reasons? 4./5.) Are you Oliba carriers over 60 and do you still find your beard full horny? 6) Is the vehicle model typical for single, weather-sustaining and older obibabers with a tendency to feel comfortable? I come at some point also at this age and there I want to be al einnorden 🙂

Hello everyone, I bought myself a SL500 with the year 2006 and would like to install the above-mentioned iPod interface with Bluetooth adapter. With my previous SLK I have had the Comand Gateway in the passenger footroom, but is located in the SL of the BOSE Subwoofer, so now the question is where can I find the control unit for the Comand or do I have to pull the Comand forward? I thank you already in advance for your help. e and wish sunny greetings from Hamburg, Andrzej

Hello dear SL friends, z Zt I live in the USA again and have taken a SL500 R230 from my last US stay with me which I left in Germany and also drive when we are on visit to Germany. Now I want to get a SL here in USA and have fallen in love with the SL R129 in the course of time. I have also found a few beautiful specimens, all from year 2000 onwards. However, here are mainly the SL500 or SL600ers at the start. Since I have no Erf I now turn to you to give me a few tips and suggestions and what I should pay attention to. Have you heard what the ABC system counts as a weak point for the R230. Is this true? and what motorization is recommended? V8 or V12 or should I look around for an extremely rare V6? (but these are only to be found here until 1995 or older) Have two objects attached to my desire For your tips I am very grateful? Best thanks to you and all time Good trip Alex

When reading various car magazines, I always notice that the 700 Nm of the new SL 500 (R231) is extremely high in relation to the 435 hp. No engine with comparable power has such torque. Even almost all engines in the 550 hp class (e.g. BMW/Audi V8) have less torque, although turbos are also installed there, which generally increase the torque. Does anyone know why the SL 500 has such a high torque? t: As a non-engineer, I understood correctly that the torque (Nm) indicates the power that the engine itself gives to the gearbox, and the final power (kW or PS) is then the product of torque and speed, which is why there are the “high-speed concepts” (e.g. old 63-AMG engine), which usually do without turbo and therefore have less torque, but then turn high, while the turbos have more torque and do not turn so high, which is why the power in PS is often similar, but the driving behaviour differs greatly (Turbo can be comfortably driven down, with the high-speed engine more must be switched, so that it always rotates as high as possible)?

Hello, drive even for two weeks a SL500 R230 year 2001 with 84,000km. I have a few little tech problems you can help me. One is the servo closure of the boot lid. This did not work was with Mercedes these wanted to install me a new lock. Then I read here you should pull the fuse F71. This made great, it worked. Yesterday I wanted to close the trunk then the servo closure does not go then tried the boot cover gently slammed the boot cover was too but in the instrument cluster he showed me with red lettering on trunk cover open. I then pulled the fuse then it went again. If the servo closure works after then a noise from the trunk is heard (like when air comes out of a dinghy when a hole is in it) so about 10 seconds long. Can you do something yourself or is here really the lock broken. The second it lights up – if the car is standing one to two days – in the instrument cluster electric consumer switched off. The time until it is extinguished now takes longer and longer. Yesterday had to drive about 10 km until all consumers were switched on again. The seller told me when he bought it he had reinstalled all two batteries. I also don’t know if that’s true. This message also shows it to my wife’s w211 but only in winter when he stands once a week and is then after 2 to 3 kilomets What could be your cause here could give me a tip here. Thank you for your help.

For many years, my father has always had a 350 SLC in the open (covered under Carport) The condition is as follows: Thresholds have to be re-inserted, since the previous owner removed the jacks. The paint dress is in spray can quality. the lower area of the body (the wavy area under the trims) is spattered and looks dirty! So this area also has to be re-inserted. The brakes are over, chassis rubbers porous , the Brem power amplifier leaks, engine is oiled and valve shaft seals are no longer in order… (stands 10 years ago) The car had to venture away from its place as a storm destroyed the carport roof. Since it did not slip, I went to work to breathe the engine back into life after 10 years of service! after three trying the engine ran with a pleasant and clean v8 sound. I then drove the car to its new parking space and fell in love with the car. W If you read the condition of the car like this, would you like to repair it again or rather slaughter it? PS: Amazingly, I didn’t find a new rust in the bike runs… It also looks rust-free in the trunk. Thanks for your help

Hello, After my sold Sl 500 had problems – with approx. 120,000 km tandem pump and immediately after that valve block renewed – I would like to prepare now. Recommendation Mr. Hehlhans and Zädow to change the oil every 5 years or 30.000 km plus additional filters. I have now 11 years and 78,000 km – so anyway already late. Oil color light brown smells not yet burned. What’s your opinion? Happy holiday from Austria Dear greetings Henry

Hello Comunity, I’m addressing you with a technical problem, which can probably be answered in principle. Namely, it’s possible or it’s not possible. I upgraded an AMG steering wheel in my SL 350 built in 2003, which has a shifter on each side to switch up and down. Not to be confused with the “real” shifters down to the left and up to the right, or vice versa. I have the same switch in my ML 350 built in 2006, but here in Verbind The SL still has the 5-speed transmission, which can also be switched manually. Now my question: Is it possible, perhaps, to connect the gears to the gears by using an additional gear control unit, so that we can change gears on the steering wheel? If it is possible, how much technical and financial effort is it to realize this? I do not use the switches regularly in ML, but they are a great help, we n n with higher traffic volume the overtaking must take place quickly. The “memorial customer” of the ML is sometimes obstructive, especially if he has to switch down from the 7th to the 2nd or 3rd gear. I thank you for your information and suggestions.