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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-01-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,603
Posted By BobH
In my case, it turned out to be a control module...

In my case, it turned out to be a control module for the airbag and seatbelt. As I recall, this was an expensive repair.

Bob
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-16-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By BobH
1990 300 SL For Sale

For Sale In New Jersey

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Beautiful Signal Red with Palomino Interior

I am the 3rd owner and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-10-2005, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By BobH
I just had a new top installed in September of...

I just had a new top installed in September of 2003, so the canvas and seams are tight. The old top never leaked and neither did this one until now. I took the hard top off about a month ago and it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By BobH
Question Soft Top leak

The soft top on my 1990 300 SL just started leaking. I replaced the top 2 years ago. The water is gathering behind the driver's seat, but I can't tell where it is coming from.I'm thinking I have a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-03-2005, 04:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 763
Posted By BobH
Question Finding a leak in my top

I had a new top installed on my 1990 300SL in September 2003. Until now its never leaked. Now whenever it rains hard I find the carpet is soaked behind the Driver's seat which sometimes spreads...
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By BobH
Mike, I don't know if they did a load test. I was...

Mike, I don't know if they did a load test. I was relying on the shop to have some expertise in an area where I have none. I may have overestimated their capabilities.
Bob
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2004, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By BobH
battery drain

Within the last 90 days I replaced the battery in my 1990 300 SL. I did it mostly as a precaution since the battery was over 5 years old . Now the battery is going dead after sitting for a few days....
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-01-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By BobH
Several years ago, I managed an Auto Leasing...

Several years ago, I managed an Auto Leasing operation for a bank. I saw a mechanic heat a scratch on a car :confused: and then "roll the paint" with his hand. He was able to make a sratch...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-23-2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By BobH
Kevin, I think it looks great. But then...

Kevin,

I think it looks great. But then again, my 90 SL is also Signal Red with a Palimino interior. I just replaced my top in the Fall. I think those wheels really look good, too.

Bob
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-23-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By BobH
Ben, I have a 1990 300SL that I've owned for a...

Ben,
I have a 1990 300SL that I've owned for a little over 4 years. I've driven it about 44,000 miles and it now has 69.000 miles on it. It was virtually trouble free the first year I owned it....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2004, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By BobH
HZ, I have a 1990 300 SL and had those...

HZ,
I have a 1990 300 SL and had those identical symptoms.I had the expansion valve replaced in June, 2002. I haven't had a problem since then.

Bob
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-03-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,321
Posted By BobH
Momo, I couldn't really tell from your...

Momo,

I couldn't really tell from your pictures, but on the bar that goes above the rear window there are metal swivel pieces on each side. Does anyone know what fastens to them? I just had a new...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-17-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By BobH
I just ordered and received the Meguiars Plastic...

I just ordered and received the Meguiars Plastic Window Care Kit. It seems to have a little of everything including cleaner, polish, applicators and polishing cloth and a spray polish which would...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-15-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,352
Posted By BobH
Convertible top question on 129 SL's

I just had a new top installed on my 1990 300 SL. I had it done at a top shop and not at the dealer.The top looks great and seems to be nice and tight. I noticed that on the rear chrome bow coming...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-15-2003, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,206
Posted By BobH
Ken, When I had my 10 CD changer installed,...

Ken,

When I had my 10 CD changer installed, I moved my first aid kit to one of the back compartments behind the seats. That left plenty of room for CD's, Cassettes and other miscellaneous things I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-20-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By BobH
SLDAN, I had my 1990 300 SL converted in June...

SLDAN,
I had my 1990 300 SL converted in June of last year. I had it done in concert with some other work, but the costs for the R-134 changeover kit, incl oil was $58.00. The R-134 was $20.00 and a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-04-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,300
Posted By BobH
Ambient temperature light

My ambient temperature light on my 1990 300 SL just went out. Can any of you R129 owners tell me how to replace this bulb without me spending 50 cents for the bulb and $100.00 for replacing it? When...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-04-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By BobH
tkd, I thought the P6000s were good tires....

tkd,

I thought the P6000s were good tires. Great handling on wet roads and also good handling on dry roads. Pretty poor handling in even light snow. I didn't think they were very noisy, but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 07-30-2003, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By BobH
TKD, I didn't think the P6000s were all that...

TKD,
I didn't think the P6000s were all that noisy, but the Contis are certainly quieter. I agree, the P6000 is a very good rain tire but not very good on those few occasions when you had to travel...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 07-27-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By BobH
Dave, Yesterday was my first day of driving on...

Dave,
Yesterday was my first day of driving on my new Conti Extreme Contacts. I read all of the reviews and purchased them from the Tire Rack at a great price. I previously purchased Perelli P 6000s...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-09-2003, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By BobH
Geno, You didn't give the year of your...

Geno,

You didn't give the year of your 500SL. I really believe that the AC units operating on freon got colder faster than after the switch away from freon. After about 10 minutes they seem to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-15-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By BobH
Kip, You are to be congratulated for what...

Kip,

You are to be congratulated for what you've done. You certainly can't beat having all of your trim looking new for only $8.00. I know you say it was easy, but I 'd still like to hear how...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-14-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 979
Posted By BobH
I'm always learning something new on this forum. ...

I'm always learning something new on this forum. I thought the tackiness was caused by something the prior owner had done. I tried wiping it with a mild cleaning solution, and you guessed it, the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-29-2003, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By BobH
I had a similar problem on my 1990 300 SL and the...

I had a similar problem on my 1990 300 SL and the problem turned out to be the rear top latch assembly. I had it replaced last September and haven't had any problems since. Unfortunately, it's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-29-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By BobH
Unless you go with Kip's recommendation, I think...

Unless you go with Kip's recommendation, I think the genuine sheepskin covers are your best bet. I have them on my 1990 and at 13 years old, they still look pretty good. I have taken them off the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By BobH
Thanks FrankieZ, This problem is so wierd. I've...

Thanks FrankieZ,
This problem is so wierd. I've tried unplugging my radar detector from the lighter socket and the fuse still blew. The lighter filament looks really good. I don't think it was ever...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By BobH
Thanks Tod, The contacts for the fuse look...

Thanks Tod,

The contacts for the fuse look pretty clean, but I'll check out the coil in the lighter. I thought it looked clean. I keep my radar detector plugged in there. I've already tried...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2003, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By BobH
Electrical problem on a 1990 SL

Help! I have a 1990 300 SL that just started blowing fuse #12 (an 8 amp fuse).This fuse powers the cigar lighter, the storage compartment light and the comfort circuitry relay term.86( which shuts...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-29-2003, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By BobH
I can't believe none of our members have had a...

I can't believe none of our members have had a cruise control problem. I know Mercedes Benz is noted for them. How about some help? I really need to beneftit from someone's experience.

Bob
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-24-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By BobH
Finding and fixing a cruise control amplifier

I need some help, and I know you members have been great in the past. The cruise control unit in my 1990 300 SL is starting to disengage after a few munutes of operation. From what I can determine,...
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