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#676 of 766 Opening the trunk of a 450SL with a dead battery by theroadster Apr 25, 2006 (3:09 pm)
Does anyone know how to get the trunk open on a 450SL when the battery, which is in the trunk, has died?. I've had to do it once before and can not for the life of me remember how I did it. The key opens the trunk but with the assistance of an electrically controlled release mechanism. I don't want to damage the chrome or paint. It's a '78 450SL. I just bought it a year or so ago and it did not come with an owners manual. They are out of print.
#677 of 766 Re: 2005 MB SL500 [bosco42] by carnut100 May 01, 2006 (9:35 am)
Replying to: bosco42 (Mar 28, 2006 4:06 am) There are plenty of good deals out there. I just traded in my 04 SL500 for $67500 and got the 2006 SL500 for $11k off window (because 07 is coming early). I think the reason for the softness in the market is that there just are not a lot of buyers for this niche and interest rates are rising. The Porsche is really for a different buyer. My wife and I wanted to change this time (third SL in a row after a series of Jag XKs) and test drove the Porsche S with Tiptronic. A comparably performing and equipped Porsche was actually more expensive, but was a little to rough for us and had too much wind noise with the top up. The Cadillac is a toy, in that you cannot go away for the weekend with the top down and luggage ... or go to a golf course with your spouse. We like the SL because it is practical and with the hardtop, a good winter car. It is a driver for us so the extra room behind the seat and in the trunk (versus a cadillac) is important. The new Jag may be a competitor, but the front end looks like a Taurus and traditionally, does not hold its value as well as a Porsche or Mercedes.
#678 of 766 Re: Trunk Release for 1985 280 SL [dwilson2] by theroadster May 01, 2006 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: dwilson2 (Feb 06, 2006 4:00 pm) Dave, If you take a flat crowbar, slide it up )the end with the hook) above the trunk key button while you have the key inserted and turned counterclockwise and depressed to where it normally should open it will release like you effected it with a key ...my battery died as a result of leaving a parking light on overnight - after posting here and getting no response, I used the crow bar again...With the battery in the trunk dead and the activator of the trunk lid key opener non-functional because of the need for battery power, I do not believe that you have any alternative but to use a crowbar...Also, Important: make sure that you have unlocked the front door(s)before trying to unlock & open the trunk...If you know a better method I'd like to hear from you...I'm at peterabbaart.com. Circumvent this forum because it sent me an e-mail for the latest post, and I still can't figure out why I never got directed to your earlier Feb post using a search term which included the word "trunk" for basically the identical request, other than our models being different. Peter/theroadster
#679 of 766 Looking For an SL by dispencer1 May 19, 2006 (6:48 pm)
I rode in a friend's 560SL the other day and thought it would be nice to get rid of my 2000 Mustang convertible and all the associated stuff and look for either a 560SL or a 1990 300SL with the newer body. Has anyone had any experience with the 300 ? I'd use the car as a "show" car -detailing it and just using it on weekends. It wouldn't be a daily driver. I put about 300 miles a year on the Mustang. Which would be more dependable -the 560 or the 300? I'd look for a garaged one from the original owner with service records -I don't buy "beaters". I haven't sat in a 300. I liked the 560 because it didn't have a cab forward design with the windshield slanting over your head or the sun visors hitting your forehead. How is the 300 windshield? Any help that can help me make up my mind would be greatly appreciated.
#680 of 766 SL Redesign by martyw May 21, 2006 (7:21 pm)
I was wondering when the SL is going to be totally redesigned, not just tweaked or freshened. Anybody know??? Replies to this message: merc1 (May 21, 2006 8:30 pm)
#681 of 766 Re: SL Redesign [martyw] by merc1 May 21, 2006 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: martyw (May 21, 2006 7:21 pm) Best guess is like 2010.   M
#682 of 766 Light out indicator by raysl500 May 27, 2006 (8:03 pm)
I have a 99 SL500. From time to time, I get the indicator light saying I have a light out. I have checked all the lights I can think of an can not find one bad. Any way to check why I am getting this light or which one is causing it? Raysl500 Replies to this message: laxatl1 (May 31, 2006 9:01 am)
#683 of 766 Re: warning light by laxatl1 May 29, 2006 (4:42 am)
Replying to: shoes (Nov 24, 2003 10:44 am) I just bought a 1999 sl500 w/o the owners manual. What does the warning light that is an explantion point surrounding by little marks mean? It only comes on when the headlights are on so I figured it had something to do with the lights, but all lights are working
#684 of 766 Re: Light out indicator [raysl500] by laxatl1 May 31, 2006 (9:01 am)
Replying to: raysl500 (May 27, 2006 8:03 pm) I have the same trouble. did you ever find out what that warning means?
#685 of 766 mercedes slk 200 transmission problem by mhancock Jun 07, 2006 (10:36 am)
hello, i have a 2000 model slk 200 manual six speed, and i have a transmission problem.all gears are smooth and selecting fine, except for second gear.i am unable to enter second gear when car is mobile or stationary.there was no indication of any problem before, and the problem was immediate.the car is still driveable,but i am not sure if it will cause any more problems.i have been advised it may be a linkage problem, and i am looking for any advice anyone has to offer. many thanks for reading this, mark.

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