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Engine Kills At Stop Signs Or When I Slow Down

I have changed the flywheel sensor 3 times and the car still kills when I come to a stop sign. It has killed at 55 mph but starts itself after I sl...

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Radio/Stereo Code

I was having aproblem with the security system so I disconnected the battery to reset it. Now I need a code to turn on the radio. I am the third ow...

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How Mutch Coast To Replace Air Pump Smoge Pump Relay

I have check engine Ligth Idiognotic I get code 410 it's air pump the old code

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Hydraulic Leaks For The Top

I need to replace the hydraulics for the top because they leak a lot. is this a huge project and are there any links that show this?

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Where Can I Get The Bolt Torque Specs For The Cam Bolts And The Valve Cover?

I am replacing my cross over oiler tubes that feed the valve lifters. In doing so, I need to remove all the cam caps and then re-torque the bolts....

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Roll Bar And Soft Top Does Not Work

my battery was replaced now my soft top dont work.can i reprogram this myself.or what ever has to be done

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Roll Bar And Soft Top Light Stays On

my battery was low and when I tried to start the car this happened

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How Much Charge To Replace All Oiler Tubes And Gaskets

had bad ticking noise replaced all oiler tubes and valve cover gaskets

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I Replaced The Altenator. Can This Be A Wire Harness Problem?

The altenator warning light goes on and off. I replaced the altenator two times,and still have the same problem. Both altenators checked out to be...

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Hydraulic Suspension And Drop Top

my sl 500 has a problem with the suspension. the hydraulics are not working?? has it got anything to do with the control unit?? i was told thats wh...

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The Light In My Fuel Gauge Stays On

I have a 1996 Mercedes SL500 R129 convertible and the fuel light on the gauge stays on showing empty when there is plenty of fuel in the tank, abou...

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The Right Rear Roof Latch Won’t Completely Release Manually

The hydraulics need to be rebuilt So want to put roof down maually The right rear latch does not completely release for removal with the 10 mm ...

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The Top Is Stuck Closed.

Appears that the top is stuck to the windshield. The windows go down and the back releases and then it just stops. How long have you had this prob...

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Why Wont The Computer Reset After Changing The Battery?

It will not complete or reset. it has been driven over 600 miles through several trips. Even had the battery disconnected and reconnected and cycle...

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Hard Top Not Working Roll Bar And Top Switch On

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How Mutch Coast To Replace Air Pump Smoge Pump Relay

I have check engine Ligth Idiognotic I get code 410 it's air pump the old code

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Suddenly The Button For Taking Off The Top Lit Up Along With The Rollbar Button.

at the same time the window quit dropping that 1/4" till the door is shut. Anybody have a clue what to look for?

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Ac Stops Working Everyday After 40 Minutes. Would Compressor Work At All?

Had Freon added.

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How To Reset Parking Brake?

How to reset parking brake?

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When Traviling At A Constant Speed The Car Rpms Will Osolate About 150 Rpms

This problem happens eveytime. No problem during acceleration. On my CarMd tool in said it may be a camshaft timing sensor.

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I Replaced The Altenator. Can This Be A Wire Harness Problem?

The altenator warning light goes on and off. I replaced the altenator two times,and still have the same problem. Both altenators checked out to be...

1 answer, 0 comments on this 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 question

Where Can I Get The Bolt Torque Specs For The Cam Bolts And The Valve Cover?

I am replacing my cross over oiler tubes that feed the valve lifters. In doing so, I need to remove all the cam caps and then re-torque the bolts....

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How Do You Reprogram After The Battery Has Been Replaced?

my soft top doesn't work properly and when I open the doors my windows go all the way down instead of just a little.

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Roll Bar And Soft Top Does Not Work

my battery was replaced now my soft top dont work.can i reprogram this myself.or what ever has to be done

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What Is The Driving Cycle To Reset The Computer To Get A Smog Test

I had the battery and altnater replaced drove for a week . Went to get a smog test and the computer will not reset . I have been back every other d...

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