Wind deflector SL500 (2002)

[Welski]

Hi,

I hope someone can help with a very simple question:

I'm in the process of buying an SL500 (2002). -(I'm a complete newbie to this model).

I checked over the car and all seems fine but I can't remember seeing the wind deflector.

I remember popping up the roll bar when we took it for a test drive but we definitely didn't see any sign of a wind deflector or a button to activate it.

My questions:

Is the deflector attached to the roll bar and activated by the same switch?
Is it a separate item activated by a different button to the roll bar?
Does the deflector detach and if so is it possible that it's gone missing?

The "Mrs" was a little upset as her hair took a bit of a pasting so it's becoming a bit of an issue!?!

Thanks in advance.

Welski

 

[television]

Hi,

I hope someone can help with a very simple question:

I'm in the process of buying an SL500 (2002). -(I'm a complete newbie to this model).

I checked over the car and all seems fine but I can't remember seeing the wind deflector.

I remember popping up the roll bar when we took it for a test drive but we definitely didn't see any sign of a wind deflector or a button to activate it.

My questions:

Is the deflector attached to the roll bar and activated by the same switch?
Is it a separate item activated by a different button to the roll bar?
Does the deflector detach and if so is it possible that it's gone missing?

The "Mrs" was a little upset as her hair took a bit of a pasting so it's becoming a bit of an issue!?!

Thanks in advance.

Welski

Welcome to the forum.

The chances are that it is in the boot, I leave mine on all the time.

In the 230 there is no wind problems,It clips to the roll bar.

Malcolm

 

[stats007]

All R129 & R230 SLs should have them - some people sell them on as they're £250 new from MB.

 

[Welski]

Cheers chaps

OK Great thanks, from the pictures I've seen it looked like it was a clip on item.

So I should find out from the dealer if it still has one (it does appear to be there in the advert photo but it definitely wasn't in the boot), if not I'm looking at £250 from Mercedes?

Thanks again

Incidentally Malcolm the spec on my prospective car is nearly identical to yours!

 

[Bob Penny]

If you go into the boot there should be a "removable bulk head" - retained by elasticated clasps, looking straight at you. Undo the 3 clasps and the deflector should be behind it.

best of luck

 

[television]

If you go into the boot there should be a "removable bulk head" - retained by elasticated clasps, looking straight at you. Undo the 3 clasps and the deflector should be behind it.

best of luck

Sorry Bob,not on this one, it comes in a plastic case that is too big to fit into the rear boot, I leave mine on and up, otherewise you cant use the rear parking indicator window.

Malcolm

 

[television]

Cheers chaps

OK Great thanks, from the pictures I've seen it looked like it was a clip on item.

So I should find out from the dealer if it still has one (it does appear to be there in the advert photo but it definitely wasn't in the boot), if not I'm looking at £250 from Mercedes?

Thanks again

Incidentally Malcolm the spec on my prospective car is nearly identical to yours!

hope you raalise that I will never talk to you again if you get the same spec as mine:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Only joking,it does not cost anymore to have the goodies.

malcolm

 

[Welski]

hope you raalise that I will never talk to you again if you get the same spec as mine:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Only joking,it does not cost anymore to have the goodies.

malcolm

Your OK mate ...you win .... NO ICE BOX!

 

[Welski]

hope you raalise that I will never talk to you again if you get the same spec as mine:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Only joking,it does not cost anymore to have the goodies.

malcolm

You're OK mate ...you win .... NO ICE BOX!

 

[television]

You're OK mate ...you win .... NO ICE BOX!

I think that was thrown in on the high spec models so you will have it.

thats it, not talking anymore now,I am going to sulk


Malcolm

 

[Blobcat]

I think that was thrown in on the high spec models so you will have it.

thats it, not talking anymore now,I am going to sulk


Malcolm

You really need to get distronic plus, I really don't know how you can drive with the standard distronic, especially as we now have questions on it. :evil:

 

[television]

You really need to get distronic plus, I really don't know how you can drive with the standard distronic, especially as we now have questions on it. :evil:

Thats right, rub it in , how do you think I felt on that thread:cry:

I have to go out now for some more kleenex:cry:

Malcolm

 

[mountfuji20]

Sorry Malcolm I have got a Ice box aswell, I do the same as you and leave the wind deflecter on all the time.
And tyre pressure indicator aswell Malcolm,

Mark

 

[television]

Sorry Malcolm I have got a Ice box aswell, I do the same as you and leave the wind deflecter on all the time.
And tyre pressure indicator aswell Malcolm,

Mark

You have not got SL600 wheels and bald tyres like me

malcolm

 

[television]

Sorry Malcolm I have got a Ice box aswell, I do the same as you and leave the wind deflecter on all the time.
And tyre pressure indicator aswell Malcolm,

Mark

How about the garage door opener,bet that you have not got one of those


Malcolm

 

[mountfuji20]

Sorry Malcolm
Got the Garage opener ,but you are right not got the SL600 wheels
Ive got 4 tail pipes

 

[television]

Sorry Malcolm
Got the Garage opener ,but you are right not got the SL600 wheels
Ive got 4 tail pipes

but do 4 tail pipes make up for the comfort massage seats.



Malcolm

 

[television]

Cheers chaps

OK Great thanks, from the pictures I've seen it looked like it was a clip on item.

So I should find out from the dealer if it still has one (it does appear to be there in the advert photo but it definitely wasn't in the boot), if not I'm looking at £250 from Mercedes?

Thanks again

Incidentally Malcolm the spec on my prospective car is nearly identical to yours!

There is a new one on Ebay for £130, buy it now.

malcolm

 

[mountfuji20]

Again Malcolm
Got that aswell
What about mirrors that dim at night when lights in you rear
and a boot that will close on its own

 

[television]

Again Malcolm
Got that aswell
What about mirrors that dim at night when lights in you rear
and a boot that will close on its own

Yes my mirrors dim, I am getting the illuminated door sills, the springs on my boot hold mine open. Got no smilies left.

Malcolm