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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-19-2020, 11:59 AM
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Short video of my SL55 AMG's (R230) engine component whine. Ideas?
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Short video of my SL55 AMG's (R230) engine component whine. Ideas?
Hey all. I’d appreciate it if you could take a sec and listen under the hood of my 2005 SL55 AMG with 63,000 miles. Note: this is after the engine is warm and is not at cold startup.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-18-2020, 07:31 PM
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Two starter battery cells under pressure?
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Diseasel300: Thanks very much for your input....
Diseasel300: Thanks very much for your input. Yup, that's my concern: how often does an 18-month-old OEM Varta starter "serviceable" battery (pictured as you see in my original post), with 3K miles...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-18-2020, 12:07 PM
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Two starter battery cells under pressure?
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Diseasel300: I tested the voltage / charging...
Diseasel300: I tested the voltage / charging while the engine running and the reading was 14.2 to 14.3 VDC, so I guess overcharging isn't the issue. Hmmm.
carock: Thanks for the input. FWIW, you...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-13-2020, 12:40 PM
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Two starter battery cells under pressure?
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Yup. I will do both this weekend. Thanks for the...
Yup. I will do both this weekend. Thanks for the note.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-12-2020, 01:25 PM
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Two starter battery cells under pressure?
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Two starter battery cells under pressure?
Re my 2005 SL55 AMG @60K miles:
Hey all. This weekend, after pulling in the garage after a 60-mile drive in the SL55 (normal drive, not romping on it), I smelled the ever so slightest whiff of...
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Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires
01-17-2020, 11:32 AM
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Are all '03-'12 SL55 AMG 18"/19" wheels interchangeable?
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Are all '03-'12 SL55 AMG 18"/19" wheels interchangeable?
Hello. I am taking my staggered 20" wheels (8.5" F / 9.5" R) off and will go back to a smaller OEM diameter (need more protection from potholes, etc.). I wanted to put on OEM 19"s from a 2010-2012...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
07-19-2010, 12:04 PM
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FS: Digital Climate Control Panel PN 202 830 1485 for C280, etc.
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FS: Digital Climate Control Panel PN 202 830 1485 for C280, etc.
This is for a 1997 C280, although there are many other applications:
- Equivalent Part Numbers: 202 830 1185, 202 830 1285, 202 830 1385
- Vehicles: 1997+ (and some 1996) C220, C280, C36, C43
-...
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Tech Help
09-15-2009, 03:16 PM
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No power to A/C pressure switch/compressor clutch. Ideas please.
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No power to the A/C's pressure switch and compressor clutch. Ideas welcome!
Friends, I have an electronic/electrical problem with my A/C system on my ’97 C280:
The A/C compressor clutch will not engage. We find no voltage in the wire which comes directly from the main...
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Tech Help
05-23-2009, 12:00 PM
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Parts gurus: can I get a part number if I give you the VIN#?
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Yeah, it's a nice tool. I just wish it had a...
Yeah, it's a nice tool. I just wish it had a "click here to replace your old part with this one" button.
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Tech Help
05-22-2009, 03:40 PM
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Parts gurus: can I get a part number if I give you the VIN#?
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I just sent you an email with the info. Thanks so...
I just sent you an email with the info. Thanks so much.
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Tech Help
05-22-2009, 02:36 PM
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Parts gurus: can I get a part number if I give you the VIN#?
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Parts gurus: can I get a part number if I give you the VIN#?
I need to purchase a new or refurbished Climate/AC Control Unit for my 1997 C280. Thing is, I've been told I need to have the part number from the old part before I order the new part. (Something...
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Tech Help
05-20-2009, 06:03 PM
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Need advice fast: failed AC Control Module - do myself or pay the bucks
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An indy ... why do you ask?
An indy ... why do you ask?
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Tech Help
05-20-2009, 12:43 PM
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Need advice fast: failed AC Control Module - do myself or pay the bucks
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Need advice fast: failed AC Control Module - do myself or pay the bucks
Guys, I need some quick advice. I have a W202 C280 with a failed AC Climate Control module (or so say the local AC shop after diagnosis).
I've been going through an expensive process on the AC...
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Tech Help
01-04-2008, 11:35 AM
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Anyone have the vacuum diagram for a W202 C280 (center vent is inop)
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Anyone have the vacuum diagram for a W202 C280 (center vent is inop)
Hello. I am trying to track down an apparent common problem in my wife's US-based '97 C280: the center vent doesn't always flow air, and has a lot to do with throttle position / RPM.
From what I...
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Tech Help
08-12-2007, 01:02 PM
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
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Juan, thanks for your tip. Armed with that info,...
Juan, thanks for your tip. Armed with that info, I checked the headrests and, as yours, they didn't retract. Seems we're on to something! Next, I looked for a disconnected vacuum line at the...
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Tech Help
08-02-2007, 11:49 AM
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
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Thanks for the comment. I agree that this is...
Thanks for the comment. I agree that this is probably a burgeoning problem, now making itself known on the newer models.
And I did a search as you suggested using "vacuum pods AND air vent." It...
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Tech Help
08-02-2007, 10:14 AM
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
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From my searching this site I see we are not...
From my searching this site I see we are not alone by any means. And, it is not specific to C-class either. Problem is, I cannot find anyone who has described the fix. Often these complaints go...
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Tech Help
08-01-2007, 12:21 PM
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
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Hi. I recently tried every conceivable...
Hi. I recently tried every conceivable combination on the climate control, with engine on and off. I note air speed increases and decreases, temperature goes up and down, but the air doesn't change...
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Tech Help
08-01-2007, 11:23 AM
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
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No air from center dash vent. Slow trunk latch. Vacuum related problem? PSE pump?
1997 C280, well maintained, 110K mi.
The center dash vent no longer flows air -- air only flows from the defrost and side vents.
When it was only an occasional problem, once in a while you'd...
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Tech Help
03-28-2007, 11:32 AM
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1997 c280 Trouble
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I had the same problem, and fix. The CE light still on though.
Hi. I recently experienced the exact same problem, with the same symptoms, in my '97 C280 (105K mi).
Replacing the rear speed sensor (part 202-540-26-17) immediately remedied the problem. The car...
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Tech Help
03-27-2007, 10:10 PM
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
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Did the part swap ... here's the follow-up
This evening I swapped-out the rear differential speed sensor ($95 from the dealer -- only 1 dealer had it in stock in all of my area.)
- Start the car.
- Put in drive. This time, there was no...
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Tech Help
03-23-2007, 02:27 PM
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
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Thanks Arthur ... your added input brings the...
Thanks Arthur ... your added input brings the needed relevance.
I looked in the rear (pulled everything out) and the front (under the plastic covers) and cannot see anything that even closely...
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Tech Help
03-23-2007, 01:19 PM
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
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Okay, got it. Now since you are so adamant about...
Okay, got it. Now since you are so adamant about the OVP, I assume you are saying its malfunction (ABS light coming on) could also be connected, in some roundabout way, to the simultaneous check...
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Tech Help
03-23-2007, 12:24 PM
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
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Thanks. Will do. I'll dig deeper, but upon...
Thanks. Will do.
I'll dig deeper, but upon doing a quick, cursory search of "OVP," I see reference to rough idle, but not both ABS and CE lights, nor any mention of the hard, abrupt leap when put...
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Tech Help
03-23-2007, 11:57 AM
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
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C280: rough idle, ABS+CE light, jerks hard ... ideas?
Hi guys.
U.S. based 1997 C280. 105K miles. Well maintained.
It was running fine until last night. Then all of a sudden:
- both ABS and CE lights came ON
- when put into drive or reverse,...
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Tech Help
09-07-2006, 12:27 PM
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Help. ABS light on C280. Here are some clues for you experts.
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ABS light problem fixed.
ABS light problem is fixed. Here's a review of my findings.
First Mercedes "specialist":
- First new brake switch installed was faulty. It failed thirty miles from home. I drove back not...
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Tech Help
07-23-2006, 02:55 PM
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Help. ABS light on C280. Here are some clues for you experts.
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Thanks gents. Checking the wiring for "common"...
Thanks gents. Checking the wiring for "common" problems is "simple," if you know where to look, what to check. Wish I did. I looked at the obvious items, i.e., corroded sockets, chafed wires, etc.,...
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Tech Help
07-23-2006, 01:35 PM
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Help. ABS light on C280. Here are some clues for you experts.
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RProsser
Hi. Thought you may be interested in / able to...
Hi. Thought you may be interested in / able to lend advice on my ongoing problem: an intermittent ABS light in my '97 C280:
Action 1: Two weeks ago I had a MBZ mechanic replace the brake switch....
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Tech Help
06-04-2006, 05:27 PM
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'97 C280: cruise cont. doesn't work. Where to start?
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'97 C280: cruise cont. doesn't work. Where to start?
1997 C280: Last week the ABS light was on, and I noticed the cruise control didn't work (no light on dash, no effect when playing with the stalk/control). I had the codes read by my local shop. It...
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Tech Help
05-31-2006, 01:07 PM
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Help. ABS light on C280. Here are some clues for you experts.
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RProsser
Follow-up: I had the codes read by my local MBZ...
Follow-up: I had the codes read by my local MBZ wrench. Apparently, the culprit is the brake light switch. Ugh, looks like a PITA to get to in the foot-well. And time I buy an OBDII reader!
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