87 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Feb 25, 2009. There's also Veloce Performance ( Veloce Performance) that sell an ECU upgrade. It can take the 302hp 5.0L up to about 335hp or so. I was going to get one until my wife shot me down pretty hard. Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 needs a bunch of simple repairs. Buying something like a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 at auction can be a risky endeavor. The R230 is known for a variety of issues that can prove to be quite costly if you are paying a shop to do the work. However, if you are mechanically inclined, many of these issues are far less expensive I have used Teflon Tri-Flow. I like to keep it clean. There is probably a Mercedes recommended lubricant and procedure. Thom. 2003 SL500 (R230) USA model Automatic Southeast USA. formerly SLK230,280 SEL,Porsche 928 & Boxster,Audi TT Quatro,Lancia Zagato,Volvo 244,VW Carmen Qhias, Beetle,Chrysler Newport. ABC flush/replace, filter, rodeo etc including steering fluid/filter $ $881. Trans fluid/filters, AND connector - $657. yeah, its expensiveno doubt $1000 over DIY but just don't have the time and know how figure the $1500 will save a lot of grief down the line also getting the 2.0 check out -. Dollar for Dollar the R230 is miles better than the rest; reliability, comfort, service, parts and all. Yes and no. No- R230 value reflects problematic nature of the beast. Yes - if you roll the dice on R230 and get lucky, then it is one hell of a ride for a steal. 911s, for example, hold value much better than R230s. . Post #2 describes the removal of the side marker lamp. For that you partially remove the front section of inner panel lining, reach in, locate the rear side of the lamp, squeeze the plastic holding it in, and push outward. For the lamp in post #3 I'd think the WIS has the instructions, but I'm not sure. A 2008 release of Star Diagnosis is here. The R230 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was unveiled at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, replacing the R129 for model year 2002. The first variant to be introduced was the SL350, few of which were sold, followed by the popular SL500 in 2003. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 08 Upgrade . 99,321km. Dealer: Used. Automatic. Coburg North, VIC (699km from Sydney) Rear Wheel Drive. Convertible. See all details. From The. Prefix. SL-Class (R230) - 2003 - 2012 Mercedes Benz SL-Class (R230) SL500, SL550, and SL600 forum discussion, how-to guides, and technical help. bobterry99. The Glove compartment on my sl500 won't open A typical bicycle uses cables to connect the brake levers to the calipers. Similarly, the R230 uses a cable to connect the the glove box door release button to the latch on the box. This cable can stretch, lose tension, and no longer open the latch -- this is probably your problem.

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