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Forum: Tech Help 06-17-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,479
Posted By lakeside
w126 back seat removal

I trying to run a satellite radio antenna wire from the trunk to the dash through the back seat of a 1988 520SEL. I can get the bottom of the back seat out easily but I'll be darned if I can figure...
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,457
Posted By lakeside
Trunk lock problem on W126

The trunk lid on my '88 420SEL, will not latch. I think this happened a few years ago and I fixed it by adjusting the catch on the lid, but I can't remember. The catch on the lid shows a lot of wear...
Forum: Tech Help 09-19-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
I've decided to let my mechanic do the job. I've...

I've decided to let my mechanic do the job. I've done most of my own easy repairs and replacing a distributor cap use to be a pretty easy but even removing spark plug wires can be challenge when...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
Wow! It started. Though I couldn't get the...

Wow! It started. Though I couldn't get the distributor cap all the way off, I got it far enough that I could spray some electrical contact cleaner into the distributor. I put the cap back on, turned...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
I'm probably getting in over my head. I've tried...

I'm probably getting in over my head. I've tried removing the distributor cap but can't get it off. I have the three screws loose and when I try to lift it up, something binds on the back side...
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
Thanks for all your tips. I didn't get on the...

Thanks for all your tips. I didn't get on the job, today. DHJenkins. . . No garage, it sits outdoor under an all-weather cover. However, the last few days it was in our carport which is, of course,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
Thanks for all your tips. I'll look at the...

Thanks for all your tips. I'll look at the distributor later today, and let you know what happens
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By lakeside
No Start in Rain

Every time it rains my '87 560SL won't start. It cranks but won't start. We've had a week of rain and more if forecast here in east Texas. So, my SL sits and sits. HELP! I haven't tried starter...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-01-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,481
Posted By lakeside
Thanks for your honesty. Well, do you suppose I...

Thanks for your honesty. Well, do you suppose I could get a $4500 rebate turning it in as a clunker? One of my grandsons would like to have the car but I don't want to give him a money pit. Maybe...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-01-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,481
Posted By lakeside
My '87, 560 SL is till available. While I haven't...

My '87, 560 SL is till available. While I haven't aggressively advertised any place, I'm beginning to understand the market for this car is limited. All of the pluses and negatives listed above are...
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By lakeside
The power just stopped. No stumble. The battery...

The power just stopped. No stumble. The battery is quite old (3-5years). I don't recall any other strange things or lights on the dash. I'll suggest to the mechanic that he check the battery and...
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By lakeside
Lost Power While Driving

My car is a 1988, SEL, 420, ( about 140,000 miles). I had driven about 100 miles when suddenly, the car lost power, the gas gauge dropped to zero and then jumped to full. I had just driven through...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-12-2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By lakeside
I installed the blower, this morning, and it...

I installed the blower, this morning, and it doesn't work, though it appears to be a near new blower. I think I may have a related electrical problem, however. After trying to start the blower a few...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-11-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By lakeside
Call me a nut case, but I was wrong about the...

Call me a nut case, but I was wrong about the "regulator" pin number. I was relying on memory (big mistake) but decided I'd get the old blower and make a visual comparison. Surprise! My original...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-10-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By lakeside
87, 560SL, heater blower regulator

I'm going nuts trying to find the correct blower motor. replacement. I have a replacement in hand but I'm question whether it will work. Here's my question. The original blower part number is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-28-2008, 09:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
'87 heater blower assembly

I'm still looking. Adsit is a bit steep for me. I did find a blower as partsonnet.com, but when I got the unit, today, it was only the motor and air mover, and did not included the case or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-20-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
Sorry to be so slow responding. I don't think...

Sorry to be so slow responding. I don't think your blower will work. It's part number is 107-830-02-83. My part # is 107-830-03-83. Apparently the difference is in the regulator wiring harness. I do...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-16-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By lakeside
blower motor compatible?

I found a heater blower on Ebay, and the sellers says it will fit my '87 560SL. The blower came out of a '73 450SL. Will this actually work in my car?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-13-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 521
Posted By lakeside
'87 560SL Heater Blower Needed

I'm looking for a used A/C Heater blower part # 107-380-03-83. I need the entire assembly: including case and regulator. Hopefully for under $300.
jerry.coover@gmail.com
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-13-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
Unfortunately, I broke the case getting the motor...

Unfortunately, I broke the case getting the motor out to lubricate it. I pried off the two clips at the center using a screw driver. On flew off into a patch of English ivy and I've been unable to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-10-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
Meltedpanda. . . I guess your blower won't work....

Meltedpanda. . . I guess your blower won't work. It's part number is 107 830 02 08. I'm wondering what the "02" and "01" and in my case the "03" designates. Anybody hazard a guess?

Edit: I've...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-10-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
I don't know whether an '83 380 lower will work....

I don't know whether an '83 380 lower will work. I'll have to do some parts # research. If it will work, how much do you want for it?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-10-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
Replacing that compartment is a real commitment....

Replacing that compartment is a real commitment. I'm just trying to get this car in good enough shape to sell it.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-09-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
A/C blower

I looked at the blower on Ebay and it does look good. I'm ready to buy but need to verify whether it will fit my '87 560SL. The part number given by the seller is: part number 107 830 01 08. I've...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-09-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
560SL A/C blower

The casing on my blower is broken, too. Also the cover for the blower compartment has a crack in it plus a small chip out of one corner. I'm pretty sure rain got in the blower compartment and rusted...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-08-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By lakeside
A/C Heater Blower: '87 560SL

What is a good source for a used blower for my '87 560SL. I cannot afford the $700 plus for a new or refurbish blower. I tried Ebay and only one showed up and it looked like a dead one. What should I...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 09-11-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By lakeside
No Power Becker 754

I'm about to take your advice. However, I want to make sure the problem is something simple. I've used a VOM to check power to the radio from the ignition which is good. There is no constant power,...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 09-11-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,189
Posted By lakeside
Becker 754 Power Question

I have an '87, 560SL. The Becker 754, radio dropped dead a few weeks ago after loosing power intermittently before conking out completely. The ground checks good. Power from the ignition is good, but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-21-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By lakeside
Bosal Muffler Gaskets (donuts) Frustration

I ordered and received a Bosal muffler for my 1987, 560SL, plus the specified gaskets. There are two in the package. My mechanic says that the inlet pipes are different size and the gaskets received...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-09-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By lakeside
No Power to Becker 754

My 1987, 560 SL, has lost power to the radio. It started losing power a few weeks ago but would come back. Now it's dead. I replaced the radio fuses in the fuse box and checked the fuse on the back...
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