SL 500 central locking - is it curtains for my Merc?

[usernamerequired]

Hi, Ive got 2003 SL 500 and yes, the central locking packed in. Ive had three pumps and each one has burnt out. Im told that its probably due to a leak in the pipes (cant confirm) and pumps just keep working after the ignition is off. There was a wirring sound which sounds about right (lasted about 5 seconds). In indi specialist said there were no leaks, and just kept charging labour and parts for replacement pumps. A mate said flog it for scrap. So anybody interested? One owner prior to me, and only 80K on the clock.

 

[Wighty]

Hi, Ive got 2003 SL 500 and yes, the central locking packed in. Ive had three pumps and each one has burnt out. Im told that its probably due to a leak in the pipes (cant confirm) and pumps just keep working after the ignition is off. There was a wirring sound which sounds about right (lasted about 5 seconds). In indi specialist said there were no leaks, and just kept charging labour and parts for replacement pumps. A mate said flog it for scrap. So anybody interested? One owner prior to me, and only 80K on the clock.

You might have more interest with pictures buddy

 

[LostKiwi]

If it keeps burning out it's almost certainly a leak. All you need do is find where. A hand vacuum pump will soon find it.

 

[LostKiwi]

Incidentally you don't say where you are. Maybe we can suggest another specialist to look at it.

 

[grahamcol]

Seems a shame to write it off. The indy you used should have been able to sort any leak from the pipes. As above, try another one and make sure it's a Merc specialist but avoid a main dealer.

 

[mioba]

you are considering scrapping a car for a want of a CL pump.
I would scrap your mechanic first.
I will take the car off your hands for the price of a CL pump.

 

[LostKiwi]

Yep I'd be happy to give you scrap value....

 

[mioba]

Yep I'd be happy to give you scrap value....

I got first dibbs

 

[sausage]

+1 get rid of your mechanic and get someone who can help as suggested by LostKiwi.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Hi, Ive got 2003 SL 500 and yes, the central locking packed in. Ive had three pumps and each one has burnt out. Im told that its probably due to a leak in the pipes (cant confirm) and pumps just keep working after the ignition is off. There was a wirring sound which sounds about right (lasted about 5 seconds). In indi specialist said there were no leaks, and just kept charging labour and parts for replacement pumps. A mate said flog it for scrap. So anybody interested? One owner prior to me, and only 80K on the clock.

If you really don't want the car, put it on Autotrader or eBay and clearly state what is wrong with it. There will be a queue of people waiting to buy it off you.

They will know it is easily fixable by an experienced owner/Mercedes Independent Specialist.

 

[mioba]

If you really don't want the car, put it on Autotrader or eBay and clearly state what is wrong with it. There will be a queue of people waiting to buy it off you.

They will know it is easily fixable by an experienced owner/Mercedes Independent Specialist.

Dont tell the OP that I am trying first dibbs on the price of a new pump....lol

 

[usernamerequired]

Incidentally you don't say where you are. Maybe we can suggest another specialist to look at it.

Im in Richmond, Surrey. Ive been to a local Indy so anyone else in London?

 

[usernamerequired]

If you really don't want the car, put it on Autotrader or eBay and clearly state what is wrong with it. There will be a queue of people waiting to buy it off you.

They will know it is easily fixable by an experienced owner/Mercedes Independent Specialist.

Thank you.

 

[Wighty]

Im in Richmond, Surrey. Ive been to a local Indy so anyone else in London?

Take a drive out to Ian @star services , near Reading buddy

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Yer, get it fixed and enjoy the car…. and if that is its only fault, certainly not worth scrapping it as can be seen in the above posts, vultures


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[SL63 Mark]

Take a drive out to Ian @star services , near Reading buddy

A second vote for Star motor services. I take my car there. They will sort you out.

 

[LostKiwi]

Ian @star sorted my SL PSE pump.

Great bloke and very well respected on here.