R230 SL500 Rattle

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There is a rattle from the rear (offside?) of my 2003 model which seems to be present when the roof is up but absent when it is stowed. I seem to remember seeing a post on this subject to the effect that there was a mod to replace some bolts in the roof folding mechanism. When I asked the service manager at the local M-B dealer, he denied all knowledge of this and merely suggested the car be booked in for investigation. Any thoughts?
 
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There is loads of modifications etc of the 230 roof system all for rattles knocks and squeaks etc.

The reason he denied all this is so he can hoover your wallet out for you when it comes to repairing it for you as they will try and charge you loads of diagnosis time on it.

I would personally take your car to another dealer or an independant where they will take better care of the car and not try to rip you off
 

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I can give you the mod paper for the roof bolts and you can do it your self,,I have given out this paper more than 100 times
 

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I can give you the mod paper for the roof bolts and you can do it your self,,I have given out this paper more than 100 times

Is it possible to send me a copy of that mod too?

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Yes I can send it to you :D:D:D
 

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Are the replacement bolts available from Mercedes and if so is there a part number?
 

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The number is on the mod sheet,,about £4.75 each
 

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Thanks - I'll PM you with my e-mail address if you don't mind forwarding the mod sheet.
 

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Hi Malcolm - could I have a copy of that paper too - you should already have my email address but I'll PM it to you if it has become lost in the depths of your inbox.

One mod that I *would* like to see is something to stop the roof (the actual outside part) rubbing on the rubber bits on the rear cover when the roof is down. It doesn't touch when the roof is down but must move slightly over bumps etc which is causing scratches. I ought to make a separate post about it with pics.
 

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Yes please, a picture of the roof in the boot would be useful

I will send the paper on the bolts
 

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Details sent :D:D Articpaz

Thankyou very much, is it just a case of putting the roof into the same position as the photo and replacing each bolt? no springs fly off or anything with the bolt out i presume!
 

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WOW so many of us all with the same problem! MB should really be doing this for free. Malcolm may I please have a copy also? Ill pm my email address.

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I have a annoying rattle also when the roof is closed, mainly from the passenger side and over bumpy roads. Any change I can have the details of the modification
 

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I have a annoying rattle also when the roof is closed, mainly from the passenger side and over bumpy roads. Any change I can have the details of the modification

Hello and welcome yes with an Email address and you can edit that out after you get them
 
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