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R129 roof issues.
The sl 600 and the amg model are equipped with hydro pneumatic suspension called adaptive damping system ads which offers a better ride and handling at the cost of a higher maintenance.
This is great as you can use the car as a coupe and a convertible but the issue comes when you need to remove it.
One of the most expensive issues with an r129 can be the catalytic converters breaking up inside the car.
Home diy sl class r129 1990 2002 mercedes convertible problems troubleshooting fixes mercedes convertible problems troubleshooting fixes owning a convertible mercedes benz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working.
It s tanzanite blue with panoramic roof and albali wheels it s totally original and was a really good buy.
I was pretty sure it was not a roof module issue early sl r129 roof issues can be a nightmare to diagnose as already stated pre digital diagnostics and star must be remembered at the time of r129 launch.
Also beware of windows not working.
The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 sl class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
It s a hands on car.
I service it myself.
Colour matched automated tonneau cover.
How to remove the roof and deploy the soft top on r129 mercedes benz sports roadster.
The roof refuses to retract.
More r129 roof problems discussion in general mercedes benz related discussion started by graham58 jul 28 2016.
The v12 models are expensive to maintain.
The r129 was offered as a two door two seat roadster with an automated electro hydraulic fabric convertible roof.
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These cause a rattle when the car is ticking over.
The mercedes benz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedes benz from 1989 until 2001.
There may be issues with the soft top roof not working and the roof module under the rear seat can be damaged if the battery is spike by jump starting.
To risk damage to the roof we highly recommend that you buy a r129 convertible roof stand to ensure a safe storage.
And a manually.
I had to change a headlamp wiper motor and got the parts from ebay.
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