SL500?

[rexemper]

Gents
Now that I have the SL500 at home, can I ask for your advice on a minor issue
The COMAND unit has been replaced with a Kenwood DMX7017DABS unit.

Is there any way the car clock can be altered without the original COMAND unit in place?

On down side of this car is the lack of a MB handook of any description
I plan to have a play with the seat setting tomorrow, I think I have this covered, but, may yet come to you for advice

I also hope to get some photos and will try uploading some, if you are interested

Thanks
John

Don't know about the clock, but you could probably get a handbook via Ebay - that's where I bought mine as my car didn't come with one either. If you go down that route, ask the seller to let you the version of the book he has so you can make sure its relevant fro your car - I think the main books are OK for all, but the Comand books are done by year(s).
Nice looking car you've picked up.

 

[Big Janner]

All
Had an extended play with the Kenwood head unit today.
Discovered that it should have a remote . . . . OK, £15.00 off ebay
Now I can't seem to get the DAB radio to tune in anything other than Radio 4 (fine) and absolute (urhg)
It doesn't seem to have satnav

SWMBO suggests we fine another head unit that has satnav, DAB we can tune, DVD player . . . . .maybe
Any suggestions?

Duhhh . .the SRS warning light won't go out!
Unless you gurus have an alternative suggestion, I plan to take the car to my local friendly independent garage next week and get them to diagnose the problem.

Thanks (again)
John

Note;
I seem to be asking a constant stream of questions, but contributing bu99er all.
I hope, as I learn, I can change that.

 

[Big Janner]

Don't know about the clock, but you could probably get a handbook via Ebay - that's where I bought mine as my car didn't come with one either. If you go down that route, ask the seller to let you the version of the book he has so you can make sure its relevant fro your car - I think the main books are OK for all, but the Comand books are done by year(s).
Nice looking car you've picked up.

I'm printing a generic now
I'll do as you suggest and scout out ebay . . . Thanks

John

 

[LostKiwi]

All
Had an extended play with the Kenwood head unit today.
Discovered that it should have a remote . . . . OK, £15.00 off ebay
Now I can't seem to get the DAB radio to tune in anything other than Radio 4 (fine) and absolute (urhg)
It doesn't seem to have satnav

SWMBO suggests we fine another head unit that has satnav, DAB we can tune, DVD player . . . . .maybe
Any suggestions?

Duhhh . .the SRS warning light won't go out!
Unless you gurus have an alternative suggestion, I plan to take the car to my local friendly independent garage next week and get them to diagnose the problem.

Thanks (again)
John

Note;
I seem to be asking a constant stream of questions, but contributing bu99er all.
I hope, as I learn, I can change that.

Erisin do a custom fit one for the r230 that has everything. They're often badged as other brands too.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/283047319531

 

[Big Janner]

Erisin do a custom fit one for the r230 that has everything. They're often badged as other brands too.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/283047319531

Thanks
Added to my watch list
SWMBO says, can't I find a prettier one! . . . . .

 

[JBell]

Info here

https://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/dmx7017dabs/

 

[SL63 Mark]

Congrats on the new car John, looks like a nice low mileage example. I have had mine for seven years and still love it despite reversing the landrover into it last week in the dark

 

[SL63 Mark]

PS, Radio 4 is fine, I leave my comand on that all the time.

 

[Big Janner]

Congrats on the new car John, looks like a nice low mileage example. I have had mine for seven years and still love it despite reversing the landrover into it last week in the dark

Oops
Not expensive I hope

Yes . . . . We both like the car a lot, it's a keeper

John

 

[Big Janner]

PS, Radio 4 is fine, I leave my comand on that all the time.

Always have R4, R4 extra, R5 and Gold tuned in

 

[SL63 Mark]

Oops
Not expensive I hope

Yes . . . . We both like the car a lot, it's a keeper

John

Not sure, I need to take it to a body shop for them to have a look. The dent is right on the N/S rear wheel arch lip, approx 1-2 inches across. Ouch.

 

[LostKiwi]

Not sure, I need to take it to a body shop for them to have a look. The dent is right on the N/S rear wheel arch lip, approx 1-2 inches across. Ouch.

Land Rovers aren't known to be kind to other cars bumping them....

 

[rorywquin]

Land Rovers aren't known to be kind to other cars bumping them....

My '65 (ish) Morris Mini was stolen (this was about 1971).

I borrowed my dad's 1952 (IIRC) SWB diesel Land Rover for several months.

Fabulous vehicle to drive - people gave me loads of space on the road - no-one drove up my @rse and no-one parked me in.

Good times!

 

[LostKiwi]

My '65 (ish) Morris Mini was stolen (this was about 1971).

I borrowed my dad's 1952 (IIRC) SWB diesel Land Rover for several months.

Fabulous vehicle to drive - people gave me loads of space on the road - no-one drove up my @rse and no-one parked me in.

Good times!

Ah the original mini... Possibly the only car easier to steal than a Land Rover!

 

[rorywquin]

Ah the original mini... Possibly the only car easier to steal than a Land Rover!

Yep - jiggle the window and slide it open - hand in, open door, 2 wires at ignition key and press the starter button on the floor! Off you go. Learned that when I lost my key out sailing.....

 

[Big Janner]

Right gents, an update . . . .
Took the SL into my local motor Engineers, who, having buckled up the computer, diagnosed an off side pretensioner fault.
They cleared the fault, reset the system and the SRS light has gone out and is staying out.
Obviously a spurious report
Cost; £36, less than the cost of the fuel for the return trip to get the car back to the dealer.

To close the circle, I have sent an email to the dealer, detailing the fault, the actions taken and the result of said actions, all complete with dates.
This ensures that they can't later claim to have no knowledge af the fault.

All in all, a result I can live with.

Thanks for all the advice

John

 

[gramey]

Erisin do a custom fit one for the r230 that has everything. They're often badged as other brands too.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/283047319531

Or you can get the same thing here for less -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-GPS-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

 

[Big Janner]

Or you can get the same thing here for less -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-GPS-NAVI-ANDROID-8-0-8CORE-DAB-BT-MERCEDES-BENZ-SL-CLASS-R230-2001-04-8817A/253743195237?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

Thanks for this, I've watched it on ebay

I see you're in Ipswich, got my car not far from you

 

[gramey]

Thanks for this, I've watched it on ebay

I see you're in Ipswich, got my car not far from you

Privately or from a dealer in the area if you don't mind me asking, if so which one as it's always handy to know who may carry interesting stock.

 

[Big Janner]

Privately or from a dealer in the area if you don't mind me asking, if so which one as it's always handy to know who may carry interesting stock.

Dealer in Needham Market; Marcus James Cars
Small independent
Seems to hold quality cars (XC90 / Jaguar / SL), but the lower price end (older / high mileage)
Reviews I read were good