Hello all,

I have a very strange problem with my 2002 SL600 V12 car (r129). It has 14,000 miles, idles rough and very hot. No dealer warranty, status 8. (Storm damage car). I fixed everything myself from the soft top computer, seat controllers etc. Car was running perfect for 8 months, and all of a sudden, it has a throaty type noise on acceleration, lack of power, runs very hot (clutch fan engaged after 5 min of driving) and idles rough and misses. I brought the car to 2 individual MB shops. No codes and could not figure it out. Checked adaptations, MAF, O2's, cylinder firing and all..Nothing.. What do you think??. Please someone help..

John