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  1. Arkay

    SLK seat restraint warning lights

    Hello My SRI warning light / message is coming on intermittently (!) stating I must see a dealer immediately. The problem is the seat restraint fixings and belts appear to be fine, and as I say, it only comes on occasionally. I have an MOT next week and although I have confidence in the...
  2. J

    Lumbar Support inflates on its own

    I have an SLK which has started to do something rather odd over the past few months. The lumbar support on the driver's seat inflates on its own, predominantly when I go around a left handed curve at speeds of over 20 or so MPH. I have sent it in to the dealer to have a look at it and they...
  3. J

    SLK 320 2001 Power problems, garage stumped

    hi I have a 2001 320 6 cylinder SLK. I love it. Recently it has been playing up. After driving for about 20-25 miles the emergency lights go on, and the speedo hits 0, the car keeps driving but inevitably I'm driving at speed and so in gear 4 where it stays. I can only accelerate very slowly...
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    R170 SLK 2000 Face Lift

    Hi, I want to get some kind of diagnostic tool for the above SLK. I'm aware that this model and age might be before the current OBD2 and I'm not really sure what ports are available on the car and the sort of stuff I can do? Can anyone help? Dave
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    Buying early 2000s SLK. Looking for Rust. Tips please.

    Dear Mercedes All-knowing/All-seeing forum members, I stumbled across some very helpful and interesting forum posts on here regarding Mk1 SLKs and problems with rust. I was hoping for some advice on approaching buying a second hand mk1 (06-2004) SLK. Specifically the facelift version. I'm...
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    Forum newbie: Excited!

    I've been reading and enjoying this excellent forum for quite a while, so I figure it's time I made a contribution... My late father always wanted a W113 Pagoda (silver, red seats) but never quite managed it, nor did his father realise his own dream of an SL190 (silver, red seats). So, I...
  7. H

    SLK - permanently locked arm rest compartment

    My arm rest compartment is locked & wont open. any ideas??
  8. G

    Buying an SLK - any to avoid?

    After a fairly major health issue this year I've decided to stop just dreaming about and to start owning a MB SLK. I haven't owned one before so I wanted to know if there are any particular years/models I should avoid? I've got up to £20k to spend and I'd prefer to buy something about 2...
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    R171 Poor radio reception

    I noticed that I may not be alone in suffering poor reception on the radio in the SLK R171. Mine has been back to the dealer a couple of times because of loss of radio reception - typically, of all things, Radio 2 or 4 - as I drive down the M5 (say). I explained that, when visiting...
  10. W

    1998 SLK 230 Roof not opening

    Hi not sure if my question has been answered sonehwere else. My 1998 SLK 230 roof worked perfectly for 3 years, put it away in damp garage for 6 months, now just light flashing on console. Checked the 3 boot switches, all fine, roller blind is up. tried to release the allen bolt in roof but when...
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    SLK230 Mis-fire :( Thoughts please?

    Apologies for the length of this mail! My SLK 230 1999, 46k, intermittent use but regularly serviced and always reliable UNTIL after 5 weeks non-use and flat battery, restarted by mechanics jump leads and driven back to their (non Merc) garage for a service. My opinion after 2 secs of...
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    New SLK (R172) owner checking in.. with a handling question.

    I've been lurking on here as I ordered a new SLK and was waiting for it.. and have enjoyed lots of great threads. So, hi! SLK arrived last week (the SLK250 CDI) and I've been settling in. I'm not a performance driver at all though I used to have a 2.8 V6 Signum (!) and a mid 90s C class so a...
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    New 2012 SLK USB Interface for IPOD Classic 160gb

    Hey everybody! Can I ask for your help please? I have a brand new SLK 250CDI AMG Sport that has the Media Interface ports in the centre glovebox/armrest. There is a USB port and a 3.5mm jack socket. When I connect my Ipod Classic using it's standard Apple Lead although I can play...
  14. O

    Bluetooth Telephone not working through speakers

    My previous Nokia worked fine through Bluetooth in my 2009 SLK. Its the basic audio20 with no cradle. I've registered my new Samsung and its recognised and when I use it - it works BUT I can't hear the ringing nor the voice through the speakers. If I pick my mobile up, It makes the call ok but...
  15. O

    Can't hear phone through speakers

    My previous Nokia worked fine through Bluetooth in my 2009 SLK. Its the basic audio20 with no cradle. I've registered my new Samsung and its recognised and when I use it - it works BUT I can't hear the ringing nor the voice through the speakers. If I pick my mobile up, It makes the call ok...
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    Wheeler Dealers

    Hi all at the Mercedes-Benz Owners Club, My name is Dave, and I work for a television production company called Attaboy TV, we produce the show Wheeler Dealers for the Discovery Channel on Sky. I’m unsure if you are familiar with the show, but we buy iconic cars in need of repair, restore...
  17. J

    SLK Servicing Query

    I have an SLK 200 K needing it's 2nd year service (~26k on the clock) and have been quoted £483 by the dealer from which I bought it, which seems rather high. They said this is due to needing a replacement combination filter and a brake fluid change. I'm thinking of shopping around for a...
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    R170 SLK 200K ABS lights and limp mode

    I hope someone here will be able to help with the mysterious fault with my car. I've had the car for around 4 years and this fault has existed in one form or another for around a year - I've been through 2 local indi's both having failed to fix the problem. It seems ot share a number of common...
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    Problem Starting my SLK 230k (2000)

    Hi, My SLK always started first time. Now sometimes I have to turn it over for upto a minute before it starts. Once started it is fine. When the engine is turning over it sounds like there is no petrol. I also notice today that the courtesy light did not come on when I opened the door...
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    R170 Vario Roof Problem...

    Hello all, Just had my 170 1999 230SLK in at a recommended independent Mercedes specialist to resolve an issue. Basically when you press the switch, the light flashes but nothing happens at all - no whirring no movement of anything no nothing. The garage found some stored faults and...
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