What kind of car is a Mercedes SLK?
Just purchased an SLK following 10 years ownership of a 2001 Jaguar XKR convertible. I’m a looks & heart man. I need to feel the urge to ‘look back with a smile’ each time I park. The Mercedes does this ten times over…. in less than a month, I love the car.
Can you change the cylinder on a Mercedes SLK 230?
A better method is with a purpose-specific Lock Cover Tool (Pelican Parts #BM-202-0014). Once the cover is released, the key and tumbler can be pulled out of the steering lock. The one drawback to ordering a new cylinder and key is that the trunk lock will still require the original key.
Where is the relay module located on a Mercedes slk230?
*Remember to always disconnect the negative battery cable prior to any kind of electrical service. To confirm my diagnosis, I removed the relay module, located inside an electrical box on the passenger side of the engine bay (for left hand drive vehicles. Right hand drive vehicles will be opposite).
How do you lock the ignition switch on a Mercedes SLK?
Alternately, it can be pried off carefully using a small flatblade screwdriver. For reassembly, the ring’s clips (arrow) grab the slot in the dash panel directly under the key cylinder. The special Lock Cover Tool catches the key’s remote fob, causing the key to move with the tool.
Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK a good car?
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK – The quality of this car is very long-lasting and dependable. This car is perfect. While it is a two-seater car, it gives plenty of space on the inside as well as plenty of trunk space. As a convertible, many can be rickety, but this SLK is very sturdy, solid, and reliable.
What are the controls on a Mercedes SLK?
The audio controls provided on the steering wheel as well as the inbuilt Bluetooth receiver for dialing and receiving calls also provide added comfort.
Why does my Mercedes SLK leak when I wash it?
The seals where the top connects to the windshield have worn down, so it leaks a bit when my car goes through a car wash or rainy day, but that is a simple fix. Overall, this car is perfect and I will keep it forever.