Why was the SBC removed from the R230 SL Class?
The SBC was dropped permanently in the W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class vehicles in 2006 because the customers lost trust in this system after the recalls. However, it was never removed from the R230 SL-Class.
What should I know about my Mercedes SL Class?
Your two biggest concerns are hydraulic system issues (mainly leaks) and weather intrusion (fancy name for a leaking roof). Check for any dampness in the footwells and carpets. Also, check in the boot underneath the spare tyre. It’s best to do it after rainfall. Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works.
Is the PSE pump on my SL AMG 55 working?
My 2003 SL AMG 55, PSE pump recently stopped working (again) . On removal before rushing to the dealer who will extract £700 + from you, Check the impeller on the motor. This is the second PSe pump I have had installed .
Are there shock absorbers in Mercedes SL Class?
In the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL-Class, the ADS suspension has conventional coil springs but no conventional shock absorbers. The hydraulic accumulators serve the function of the shock absorbers.
My 2003 SL AMG 55, PSE pump recently stopped working (again) . On removal before rushing to the dealer who will extract £700 + from you, Check the impeller on the motor. This is the second PSe pump I have had installed .
Why is my PSE pump not working on my SL 500?
Door and trunk latch locks not working except manually. 2003 sl 500 that lost its mind. Sat for a week over Christmas and when we returned the remote key would not unlock the car. Opened the trunk, disconnected the battery and charged it up. Reconnected the battery, closed the trunk but the final latching mechanism didn’t work.
Is the PSE pump on a Mercedes R230?
The R230 PSE pump uses the same motor as other mercedes. You can get an cheep PSE on e-bay for £15.. Strip the pump and install the impellor . Reassemble in reverse order. Also I found that my motor was stuck, if after removal of the impellor check the motor is freely rotating before re-assembly.
The SBC was dropped permanently in the W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class vehicles in 2006 because the customers lost trust in this system after the recalls. However, it was never removed from the R230 SL-Class.
What kind of suspension does the Mercedes R230 have?
Along with the hydraulic system, there is plenty of electronics to manage the roof on the R230. Some of these cars are getting quite old so the roof can be a bit fussy sometimes. This car may be equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Active Body Control (ABC).
Are there any reliability issues with the Mercedes R230?
This section covers the potential reliability issues that you might have with the Mercedes-Benz R230. Click on the buttons below to read more about the typical problems that fall outside the scope of routine maintenance. The R230 SL-Class cars were fitted with a brake-by-wire system called Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC).
What kind of suspension does a Mercedes SL Class have?
This car may be equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Active Body Control (ABC). The ABC is standard equipment in the SL 500, SL 550, SL 600 and AMG models. It was an optional extra in other models. When it works, the ABC exceeds what standard coil spring suspension can do.