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slk230red commented on the thread Modified E6 torx socket for removing ESP module on FL R170.My guess is that it would work. In my case, I found a wrecked SLK230 the same year as mine. I went to look at it before I made the... -
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slk230red commented on the thread Modified E6 torx socket for removing ESP module on FL R170.LAZARU5, Nice write up...might help others having the same issues. Just to add, I had to replace the module on my '01 SLK230 due to...
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@LEONARD_85, here is my reply to your question which I did not see when you posted it. Original issues were CEL, brake wear, BRAKE... -
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I removed the front wheel and made a jacking post from a 2x6 with two M8 cap screws placed into 8mm holes about 90mm apart. I sprayed...
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slk230red commented on the thread RESOLVED - Vario-Roof Not Closing (but does from approx. 1/3rd up).On my RHD SLK230: With trunk open, look up under the main cylinder on the right side, you should see the S69/11 switch. Make sure the...
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slk230red commented on the thread Modified E6 torx socket for removing ESP module on FL R170.Yes, just enough to remove the module. Is the 320 module thicker than the 230 module?
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slk230red commented on the thread Modified E6 torx socket for removing ESP module on FL R170.As I recall, I had to pull the pump forward just enough to pull out the module. Glad it's installed on those rubber bushings.
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slk230red commented on the thread Modified E6 torx socket for removing ESP module on FL R170.I removed the fuse box surround and it gave me a bit more clearance.
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slk230red reacted to psg's post in the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would with Like.
Had similar leak on mine several years ago (have owned my 2000 since 2003). The headliner needed replacement as it was beginning to fall...
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slk230red commented on the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would.Looks like the original vinyl failed and it was recovered with a fabric material, very common. At least yours didn't get wet too bad...
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slk230red reacted to radioinsomnia's post in the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would with Like.
That occurred to me, and I was a bit worried about it, but I wasn't planning to use the core exchange service anyway. I'm completely...
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slk230red reacted to radioinsomnia's post in the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would with Like.
I suspect they're all original. My only hope is that whatever repair was performed on the front one was not done in such a shoddy way...
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slk230red commented on the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would.I was going to ask you about the headliner, I'd be surprised if it's the original. I bought my 2001 new, always garaged, and in 2012 it...
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slk230red commented on the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would.The repair on yours was the easy way out, just cut the lines, rebuild the cylinder and reinstall using couplers. Sounds like you have...
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slk230red reacted to bcessario's post in the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would with Like.
take off the headliner and cycle the roof looking for leaks
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slk230red commented on the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would.It has to be the front cylinder leaking, and like Klaus states...remove all 5 cylinders and have them rebuilt. It's worth the peace of...
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slk230red reacted to efair's post in the thread Roof hydraulics leaking, but not like I expected they would with Like.
correct the usual failure is at the cylinder, but not unheard of for the line to rust through where its under a metal spring. the only...
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slk230red commented on the thread Owner of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230, my first post here..Left side pull wire for trunk lock release: Right side pull wire for trunk lock release:
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slk230red reacted to katcastro's post in the thread Owner of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230, my first post here. with Like.
we did that. On the passenger side, there was a small plate that looked just like the pic in the booklet and when we took it off, there...
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this?
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slk230red reacted to watchcarefully's post in the thread Premium For Sport - How Much Of A Premium Is It Worth On A 230? with Like.
For reference, here is myy '99 SLK239 Sport with 5-speed and aero package: These are not the OEM staggered 17" heels, but some 16s...
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slk230red reacted to bcessario's post in the thread RESOLVED - Vario-Roof Not Closing (but does from approx. 1/3rd up) with Like.
Put the 6 mm Allen wrench in and slightly move it back and forth while putting pressure on the back of the retaining pin and it will...
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slk230red reacted to giova1974's post in the thread Resolved-slk r170 brake light trouble.. with Like.
Hi.. i mounted the new lights switch and brake light working.. thank you very much
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slk230red commented on the thread RESOLVED - Vario-Roof Not Closing (but does from approx. 1/3rd up).Your left side linkage doesn't look like it was installed correctly.
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you mean duo valve? how do you know it is working? if the AC lines are ice cold and air is blowing out the vents it's hard to imagine...
