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  1. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Worth mentioning as it may help others, the key rotates I would say 3 stages before it endeavours to start, the sign for me was on the third stage the lights would come on and fade very quickly, other times it starts fine, Ive got a Swiss road trip planned for September so need it sorted. Any...
  2. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Just an update, contact cleaner didn't work, but I managed to order a new part from Mercedes Benz South West for £111.00 plus vat. Great service, will keep you updated. Many thanks
  3. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Ok will do, great advise, the car in its 27 years has only covered 55k so it may be the answer.
  4. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Sorry to trouble you again, I have spoken with two R129 SL specialist companies today, they believe it could be this part they don't sell separately ! it maybe I get lucky with MB and they have old stock, if that fails there are units for sale on ebay. I trust this is the part Im looking for...
  5. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Many thanks
  6. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Many Thanks
  7. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Intermittent starting issue

    Had a auto electrician look at my Mercedes today, Intermittent starting issue , assumed it was the Immobiliser which has only one key and was fitted by Main Dealer in 1997, alas that checked out all ok. We discovered that it was the key barrel , checked all terminals for loose connections and...
  8. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 1997 R129

    Anybody ?
  9. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 1997 R129

    Had a auto electrician look at my Mercedes today, Intermittent starting issue , assumed it was the Immobiliser which has only one key and was fitted by Main Dealer in 1997, alas that checked out all ok. We discovered that it was the key barrel , checked all terminals for loose connections and...
  10. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Door Stay

    Hi, it feels sloppy in the door, like its not connected, the flat piece is in tack.
  11. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 Door Stay

    Hi, my door stay on my 1997 drivers door when you open it just closes without the door stay holding the door open, any ideas, the flat bar that goes into the door feels loose. any help would be gratefully received. Are they a nightmare to fit ? Ive seen them for £70-90 on ebay.
  12. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL 280 R129 1997 Model

    Thank you
  13. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL 280 R129 1997 Model

    Ok thank you, I have purchased one from the R129.co who were very helpful, question I now have, what would you treat the inner arch with to help prevent rust ? and when it comes to paint has anybody got any idea what paint to use ? its Brilliant Silver 744, I appreciate my body work guy will...
  14. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL 280 R129 1997 Model

    Hi Im looking for a replacement front wing for my Sl 280 1997, I don't mind painting one to match the Brilliant Silver (744) panel, my body shop suggested to replace rather than try and cut out rust from the wing. I've found one from a 199 SL 500 and was wondering if the panel changed any with...
  15. Hans Solo5

    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Also polished the roof and bonnet before the rain came in North Devon.
  16. Hans Solo5

    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Today I took out the leaky washer fluid bottle expecting the worst !! It turns out it was a very easy fix, released top bolt which attached bottle to front panel, disconnected the electrics and the bottle just slides up, once out and on the bench I tested the bottle for leaks and it transpired...
  17. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 1997

    Good point, I didn't think they would have any stock parts but will try. Many Thanks
  18. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 1997

    Trying to locate an off-side front wing for my SL280 1997 is hard, Ive had options but they have the same amount of rust ! I wonder how many R129's were sold and does anybody patten the bodywork ? was there any changes on the R129 to the front wings? Seems to be a regular problem ? Thanks
  19. Hans Solo5

    Mercedes SL280 R129 1997

    My Mercedes is suffering from the off-side front wing rust issue, it has been repaired before but I was just looking at the possibility of a new front wing ? is that still possible ? are there any fabricators making patten parts . The rust is mainly by the arch extending to the light section...

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