r129

  1. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes Sl280 R129 Roof Switch and Roll Bar Illuminated

    Hi, I stupidly let the battery drop down low, I started her with a battery pack but now the Roof Light is permanently on as is the roll bar light. Im praying no permeant damage by using the battery pack, everything else is fine, is it a trip to MB for a STAR plugin and fault clear of is there a...
  2. s5tuart

    R129 door locking vacuum pump

    My refurbished unit has arrived from the USA. I aim to fit it myself but can't seem to find a simple way of removing the vacuum pipe connections from the old unit. I certainly don't want to force anything and break the current pump as I intend to refurbish it with a new motor and sell it on...
  3. oneashy

    R129 SL500 AMG sideskirts

    Hi there, i have a 1990 500sl with front and rear amg bumpers but no sideskirts. Im in desperate need of some and i can't seem to find them anywhere. If anybody knows the whereabouts of any, it would be much appreciated if you please get in touch with me. Cheers Ashley.
  4. I

    Alarm problems

    Hi, on my 1998 SL500 I'm having problems with the alarm. Last Sunday I unlocked with the remote, opened door, climbed in, but when I started the engine the alarm went off. Yesterday after setting the alarm with all doors/windows/bonnet/boot/hood closed the siren started beeping (less than one...
  5. Hans Solo5

    280 SL 1997 North Devon New Memeber

    Hello This is my third Mercedes but my first SL, I picked up a one owner SL280 1997 with FMBSH and only 52,000 miles on the clock in great condition. Over the next few months I will be looking to change the tyres to a better grade and possibly uprated pads and discs as Im driving her to...
  6. P

    R129 Roll bar issues.

    Hi, I have had my SL500 for approx. 10 years, and one day when the battery was flat I attempted to start the car and the roll bar deployed. Since then the roll bar light on the dash has been on and the roll bar switch has been illuminated and flashing. Not bothered me much to be honest...
  7. C

    R129 vs W129

    Is there a major difference between the R129 and W129. If yes is this just the reference to the facelift or is there no real difference? Hope tou can clarify for me?
  8. C

    R129 SL320 Headlight issues

    My Xenon headlight lense had a crack which let moisture in. The Xenon light and side light now no longer work but full beam does. The light shorts when a new fuse is put in but full beam continues to work. I've replaced the lense and plan to pull apart the light fitting. Planning to dry out all...
  9. J

    Delighted to announce . .

    . . that my R129 has gone to a good home - a local enthusiast who plans to improve it further. I have commended the expertise of the forum to him. Thanks for all the help I have had in my 5 years of ownership. Jon
  10. J

    Woe, Woe and Thrice Woe - The R129 has got to go :(

    Just over a year ago I posted a tribute to my 1991 SL and how happy I was that bought it four years previously. Since then I have had to buy a 4-door car for practical purposes, and I have just MOT'd the SL and realised how little driving she has had. The problem lies in having one drive and...
  11. L

    Original spec for wheels on R129

    Hi All Is there anyway I can find out what the original wheels that were fitted to my 1997 SL320 would have been? It has genuine 16" Mercedes wheels on it at present but I don't think they are original - the spare doesn't match! As I want to change the tyres - it has odd ones on the rear...
  12. M

    R129 7-slats grille

    Hi guys, My boyfriend had a car accident and he broke the front grille of R129 SL.... His birthday is in a month and I am secretly searching the grille for him...because he was so down when he came back with the dent on the grille. I did a bit of research. His one has 7 slats rather...
  13. D

    Help - 95 SL500 (R129) Axle stuck in Hub

    Evening all, Just bought a lovely 95 SL500 and on the drive back I noticed an occasional slight whine from the rear. Therefore before summer arrives I decided to overhaul the entire back end. Differentials already been rebuild and during the rebuild I intend to replace all control arms...
  14. J

    My 129 armrest

    Exciting topic eh? In the never-ending battle against aging badly I decided the centre armrest was the strongest candidate for some work as it was rapidly developing an ugly mottled look. Paul at leatherrevive took it by post and returned it looking rather better, imho. Just in case...
  15. W

    ADS 1 on 1990 SL500 R129

    Hi, we have had a 1990 R129 SL500 for some years. Just recently the orange warning light came on for the ADS and my Indy Merc specialist didn't have the appropriate diagnostic kit.so not sure what has happened..it is now occurring to me that ADS may never have worked on the car as I only ever...
  16. D

    R129 not starting

    Hi all, i have a 1991 500sl that is refusing to start. It was put away for winter and started when first time when removed from storage. the second start it refused to start instead to back fired loudly. it would then run for 5 seconds and die out. any help appreciated
  17. M

    Any recommended R129 body repair shop in the midlands?

    Dear all, I've noticed rust on both front wheel arches and rust on the wings too. Are there any reliable body repair shops in Derby/Birmingham area. Also, should I repair the rust or replace the wings knowing fully well that the new wings might not fit. I drove to a garage AA specialists in...
  18. Top Cat 500

    R129 Instrument Cluster

    I cant find a thread with a similar problem, so has anyone ideas about this one? Instrument cluster suddenly failed except for clock and dash lights Fuse 10 blown "Instrument cluster" Checked OBD codes (the were none a few weeks ago) - it returned P1741 CAN signal from ETC...
  19. J

    Touring my R129 - advice please.

    I am at the early stage of planning a September tour in France. We have to be in the Loire Valley in late Sept for an event, but have been offered stays in friend's holiday homes in the Alps and the Dordogne, so I am thinking of a grand tour. Tunnel and overnight in Champagne district, a few...
  20. Top Cat 500

    Speaker grill on late R129 Sl500

    Heres a tricky one for you! The upper speaker grill cloth on my 1999 SL500 drivers door is distinctly grubby, as it is right beside the parking brake release. Can this panel be removed without taking the whole door card off - ie is it held on with clips and hooks like many MB panels, or is it...


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