SL350 help please

[Jim.Ll]

I have bought a 2013 SL350 in the last few months and have a few questions.

1. Although there is no spare wheel should there have been a tool kit and jack with the car?

2. If so any ideas where to buy one?

3. Am I correct in thinking that the 2013 SL is a type 231?

4. After putting the car through a car wash last weekend I had trouble with folding the roof. I think that I have traced the problem to the micro-switch on the boot divider. Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks in advance, Jim.

 

[00slk]

Some didn't come with spare tyres if they we ordered with 18 or 19" wheels, I think?
There should be a jack in the boot with tools.
Yes r231 from 2012 to 2019 again, I think.
We had a problem with the miro switch. Take it apart and give it a clean.

 

[AMGeed]

I don't believe the R231 came with a toolkit or jack supplied.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Welcome Jim.

Yes, the R230 was discontinued in 2011, so your 2013 car is likely an R231. If you can post a photo, we can confirm 100%.

There was No jack or tool kit supplied with the R231. Instead you should find a tyre compressor and a canister of goo under the boot floor.

The reasoning being, if you have no spare wheel, why do you need a jack ? The tyre kit should help you get home.

Is your roof working now ? If not, It is worth spraying the microswitches with electrical contact cleaner.

 

[Jim.Ll]

Thank you all for your replies.
Yes working thank you, I cleaned and dried out the micro switch because it looked damp I also sprayed with anti oxidisation and ordered a new one from the local dealer (£21.00)
While on the phone to them they confirmed no jack on R231 but I’m going to get one anyway because I can get myself out of trouble should the need arise.
Thanks again, Jim.

 

[Blobcat]

Thank you all for your replies.
Yes working thank you, I cleaned and dried out the micro switch because it looked damp I also sprayed with anti oxidisation and ordered a new one from the local dealer (£21.00)
While on the phone to them they confirmed no jack on R231 but I’m going to get one anyway because I can get myself out of trouble should the need arise.
Thanks again, Jim.

Once you’ve jacked the car up what are you going to do? Take the wheel off and carry it to a tyre dealer?

 

[Jim.Ll]

Yes probably as I live in the country we have other vechicles I can use and it wouldn’t be the first time we have trashed a tyre on a stone. Anyway no harm in belt and braces
Also while driving in the south of France a few years ago in our SLK we had a stone in the brake pad and I was very glad of a jack and wheel brace to be able to remove it.
I think we should agree to differ on that subject.

 

[SL63 Mark]

It is a big heavy car, over 2 tonnes, be careful lifting it on a little tin bottle or scissor jack on uneven ground, with no suitable jacking points. Much better use a 3 tonne trolley jack and axle stands.

If manufacturer does not provide a jack, there are reasons for this.

Safety first for me.

 

[Jim.Ll]

yes thanks Mark I’ve a fair bit of experience in practical engineering with a fully equipped workshop for my business. But you’re quite right as I’ve seen too many people taking risks over the years to be taking chances.