Information and resources for the mercedesbenz r129 sl. Mercedes benz code scanner cs ob1511 10 connection table test lead of cable connection source red power to power supply socket or vehicle battery black ground to socket 1. When you manually put it into its lowered position it does not come back up unless you left it. System ads, optional and a hidden, automatically extending rollover bar. Select your mb r129 manual english manual collection german manual collection. My r129 only just started for the trip to the gtg this morning. Today, intelligent drive takes driver assistance into a new era. Call 8008486657 or 9419271414 for more information. Operators manual 4 arm rest 39 roll bar 62 consumer information 151 adjusting steering column 39 hardtop 64 problems with your vehicle 152 seat belts and supplemental restraint system srs 40. Designed in 1984, the r129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the mercedesbenz w124 and featured many innovative details for the time, for instance electronically controlled damping adaptive damping system ads, optional and a hidden, automatically extending roll over bar. Weve gathered a vast collection of useful articles to help you perform many repairs and upgrades on your mercedes benz.
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Automatic transmission relays and switches, brake relays and switches, ignition relays and switches, seat motors, relays and switches, wiper and washer motors, relays and switches. The r107s somewhat dated rear suspension with semitrailing arms gave way to a modern multilink axle. Mercedesbenz anti roll bar links pdf repair tutorial. Power windows 61 roll bar 61 hardtop 63 soft top 67 wind screen 70. The owners manual for my 2001 sl500 says, the roll bar can be lowered again after an automatic deployment by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch for at least 5 seconds until the roll bar drive mechanism audibly engages. This course was released to the public by mercedesbenz usa r129 removable hard top. Mercedes benz table of contents mercedes benz diagnostic. Mercedes benz sl 107 new roll bar for r107 any ideas im in the process of designing a roll bar for my r107. View and download mercedesbenz sl 500 operators manual online. When i press either switch there is a clicking sound in the right rear. It catapulted mercedes well and truly towards the 21 st century. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Mercedes convertible problems, troubleshooting, fixes owning a convertible mercedesbenz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working. Purchase, download and print your own copy for use in the workshop or.
That the r129 sl was radically different from its forebear was no surprise. How to tell if th rear axle roll bar sensor is faulty. This course was released to the public by mercedes benz usa r129 removable hard top. R129 mercedes benz brochures en folders, prospekte. The r129 was no different, and amg got their hands on it in 1991 initially producing the amg 500 sl. I have removed the hard top to my mercedes sl320 1996 and the roll bar is stuck in the up position and the soft top answered by a verified mercedes mechanic. The mercedesbenz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedesbenz from 1989. Getting the rollbar back down after the sl raises it has a slight trick as explained in the manual. I started up the mercedes sl r129 and reversed it out of the drive and as i straightened up to drive forward both the ets and abs amber lamps illuminated on the dashboard. Mercedes r129 main lift cylinder removal guide, page 3 of 9. Neither operate, but theres no rollbar fault light on the dash display. Then press the lower half of the switch to lower the roll bar. R129 roll bar roof problem mbclub uk bringing together. My roof and roll bar on 1997 sl320 r129 are not working.
No alarms sounding997 mercedes sl500 r129 wdbfa67fxvf1517xx mfg, 0397, 69,000 miles. I disconnected the sensors, went for a drive, roll bar still keeps. Full service records, no indication of collision damage other than contact with a curb stop which necessitated repaint of the. Mercedes convertible problems, troubleshooting, fixes mb. The term slclass refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations.
I disconnected the sensors, went for a drive, roll bar still keeps popping up. Designed in 1984, the r129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the mercedesbenz w124 and featured many innovative details for the time, for instance electronically controlled damping adaptive damping system ads, optional and a hidden, automatically extending rollover bar. The roll bar lamp on the cluster is on and the up pointing arrows on the roll bar switch blink as long as the ignition switch is on. R129 roof and rollbar switches permanently illuminated. Mercedesbenz sl500 parts genuine and oem mercedesbenz. When i press the roll bar button i can get it to go down and up. Check for missing covers, oil and water splash, burn marks, nesting. Manually removing the hard top if the automatic system is broken roll bar and hydraulics. Power windows 61 roll bar 61 hardtop 63 soft top 67 wind screen 70 antenna 72 cellular telephone 72 driving. The mercedesbenz r129 roadster marked a new era for the mercedes slclass, replacing the r107 when it made its debut at the 1989 geneva motor show. R129 roll bar not working mercedesbenz owners forums. Use as a guideline only apply common sense, be careful, and wear protective gear. User and operators manual for 1995 mercedesbenz slclass r129. Your definitive 19902002 mercedesbenz r129 sl buyers guide.
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Mercedesbenz r129, mercedesbenz sl320, mercedesbenz sl500, mercedesbenz. The roof switch is now permanently illuminated and both red leds are permanently showing on the rollbar switch. I ordered a reconditioned control module from autoteck electronics in bournmouth. When starting the car, the roll bar switch lights go on once, then off. We recommend using mercedes benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. Why youd want a mercedesbenz sl r129 mercedes brought the sl bang up to date in 1989, with sharp bruno sacco styling and a technology overload.
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Mercedes benz sl class r129 19902002 technical articles. If you sell your mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. I can hear a click, presumably from a solenoid, both when trying to raise it, and pressing it again to lower it even though it is lowered. Unfortunately the roofroll bar are both still not working after fitting the new control unit. Known for its striking design, this twodoor roadster was an eyecatching entry into the sports car grand tourer class with its fr frontengine, rear wheel drive layout, an automated electrohydraulic collapsible textile roof and smooth yet. Mercedes benz 129 r129 workshop service and repair manuals, models.
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