SL500 Interior Locking Mechanisms

[billwrb]

The interior locks (on the door compartments, etc) don't seem to lock when the infra-red button is pushed. Doors lock, some compartments lock, but all don't. Alarm goes on, etc. Any idea whether this is a "big deal" or something that just needs a shot of WD40 or silicone on the ones that don't seem to "move" when the button is pushed? Thanks

[iwrock]

On my 1996 SL600, the center compartments (armrest, rolltop box), as well as the rear shelf compartments lock. The map compartments and other compartments dont lock.

[bobterry99]

Originally Posted by billwrb

The interior locks (on the door compartments, etc) don't seem to lock when the infra-red button is pushed. Doors lock, some compartments lock, but all don't.

You may have a vacuum leak in the circuit for the interior locks. I suggest getting a vacuum pump with gauge and testing each of the circuits where they originate back at the supply pump in the trunk. Autozone loans vacuum pumps for free.