# \#sl-class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sl-class/6831.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 Mercedes SL 500 transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-sl-500-transmission-issues/188171)
**Author:** [@bradfordadamcoleman\_183517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradfordadamcoleman_183517)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-sl-500-transmission-issues/188171 "2022-12-28T21:36:29Z")
Our 2003 SL500 does this thing where it seems like it enters limp home mode very sporadically. I was trying to make a turn from a stop yesterday and suddenly the car wasn’t responding to throttle inputs. It did start to… --- ## [1977 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - climate control blower switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mercedes-benz-sl-class-climate-control-blower-switch/186577)
**Author:** [@smittymail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smittymail)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mercedes-benz-sl-class-climate-control-blower-switch/186577 "2022-09-28T15:20:55Z")
climate control blower switch --- ## [Talented, trustworthy Mercedes Mechanic in San Francisco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talented-trustworthy-mercedes-mechanic-in-san-francisco/178746)
**Author:** [@jnelson196\_176720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnelson196_176720)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talented-trustworthy-mercedes-mechanic-in-san-francisco/178746 "2021-08-18T00:35:45Z")
Hi, hoping someone can help me. My grandmother-in-law has a1986 Mercedes 500SL which has been stalling on her mid drive. She’s had it “fixed” twice already but the problem remains. The car has sentimental value to her an… --- ## [1987 560SL Stalls Turning Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-560sl-stalls-turning-right/169511)
**Author:** [@o2bnMaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/o2bnMaine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-560sl-stalls-turning-right/169511 "2020-09-04T15:48:35Z")
I can only imagine how much fun Ray and Tom would have with this one. Yes, my car can’t be driven above ~20mph if a right turn is involved. I would love some non-political solutions. :wink: The issue started when a frie… --- ## [Leaking Transmission, is it a good idea to put in a store bought sealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-transmission-is-it-a-good-idea-to-put-in-a-store-bought-sealer/166283)
**Author:** [@paul\_168510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul_168510)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-transmission-is-it-a-good-idea-to-put-in-a-store-bought-sealer/166283 "2020-07-05T16:04:21Z")
I’ve a 1987 merc 300 SL & the transmission is leaking. is it ok to put one of those sealers. if so is there a recommended brand. Thanks Paul Car Novice --- ## [Need help with 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-1985-mercedes-benz-sl-class/165056)
**Author:** [@powers123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powers123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-1985-mercedes-benz-sl-class/165056 "2020-05-31T21:46:38Z")
i have a 1985 380 sl .I had the car towed to my mechanic because it wouldn’t start They replaced pickup wire to module, ignition coil, distributor and ignition coil unit The car ran ok until it didn’t I took it back and… --- ## [2020 Mercedes 300 SLC Opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mercedes-300-slc-opinions/163770)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mercedes-300-slc-opinions/163770 "2020-05-03T18:00:52Z")
Thanks for your opinions and experience. I am an Audi owner. Always had excellent service from these cars. Excellent dealer. I have really enjoyed my cars over the years. I drive an A3 cabriolet but have considered… --- ## [1987 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - minimizing brake wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz-sl-class-minimizing-brake-wear/159801)
**Author:** [@DavidFrediani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidFrediani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mercedes-benz-sl-class-minimizing-brake-wear/159801 "2020-03-02T16:10:56Z")
I own a 1987 MB 560SL. I love the look of it and enjoy driving it. My unhappiness is with the carbon brakes (#1 pencil lead). They are dirty and expensive to replace (can’t go to a “Brake’s R US”). The city I live in has… --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class alignment price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-sl-class-alignment-price/157208)
**Author:** [@bob21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-sl-class-alignment-price/157208 "2020-01-24T21:59:31Z")
What is the cost of a 4 wheel alignment. Does the MB SL500 have struts and shocks in the front? --- ## [1992 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Is there damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercedes-benz-sl-class-is-there-damage/155629)
**Author:** [@tommartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommartinez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercedes-benz-sl-class-is-there-damage/155629 "2020-01-01T18:09:46Z")
I have a 1992 500sl 110,000 miles , car has been meticulously maintained oil & filter changed 2 months ago then I noticed my oil pressure was dropping, car ran fine ,then one morning I started it & it sounded like a dies… --- ## [2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Active Brake Assist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779)
**Author:** [@Masoud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masoud)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-sl-class-active-brake-assist/153779 "2019-11-30T16:43:32Z")
Dear Sir, I am getting message on the screen (Active Brake Assistance Functions currently limited) See Owner’s Manual. Please advise. Regards, Masoud ALMarzooqi --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905)
**Author:** [@Bert02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bert02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905 "2019-02-19T21:03:24Z")
My car comes with front and back tires different size and are MOE run flat. No spare tire as you know on the SL class. Are run flat tires worth the cost or would you just take your chances with regular tires? The run fla… --- ## [1982 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-mercedes-benz-sl-class-brake-fluid/134840)
**Author:** [@David431](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David431)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-mercedes-benz-sl-class-brake-fluid/134840 "2019-02-17T20:57:49Z")
OK to us DOT 4 brake fluid in my '82 M.B. 380 SL ? --- ## [1990 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class sporadic downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-benz-sl-class-sporadic-downshift/133200)
**Author:** [@Gail27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-benz-sl-class-sporadic-downshift/133200 "2019-01-23T22:18:29Z")
sporadically my car will be traveling along at 60 mph and it sounds like it down shifts and will only go 40 mph. Every time I take it to the mechanic it won’t do it. I’ll leave and it will do this down shift thing. I hav… --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class lowers itself overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-lowers-itself-overnight/126506)
**Author:** [@keith02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-lowers-itself-overnight/126506 "2018-10-10T15:17:40Z")
my 2004 sl500 front left lowers itself overnight shocks changed no leaks --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class top won't go all the way down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-top-wont-go-all-the-way-down/117456)
**Author:** [@mikeblough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeblough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-sl-class-top-wont-go-all-the-way-down/117456 "2018-05-16T14:36:35Z")
top wont go all the way down. goes half way and stops. --- ## [1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-sl-class-cel/114836)
**Author:** [@DeborahChapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeborahChapman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercedes-benz-sl-class-cel/114836 "2018-04-01T18:55:43Z")
1989 Mercedes 560 SL. Check engine light on. Mechanic cannot find problem. Safe to drive? 160,000 miles, garage kept, all maintenance performed as advised. --- ## [1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-mercedes-300sl-gullwing-coupe/102496)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-mercedes-300sl-gullwing-coupe/102496 "2017-04-02T17:59:07Z")
...for sale, with an extremely detailed history: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/mercedes-benz/300-sl/1957/448804 Apparently, this was a special-order vehicle, and it was ordered by none other than the Studebaker-… --- ## [Changed camshaft etc. - since then knocking noise/shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-camshaft-etc-since-then-knocking-noise-shaking/82592)
**Author:** [@MBSL560](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBSL560)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-camshaft-etc-since-then-knocking-noise-shaking/82592 "2013-12-10T06:17:22Z")
Hello, I got a Mercedes Benz, SL560, US style, 8 cylinder, from 1987, mileage around 130 000 I got the camshafts, rockers and valve changed these days as the lifters were a little weared out as i was told. So I decided … --- ## [Fast idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-idle/82269)
**Author:** [@Edwardjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwardjr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-idle/82269 "2013-11-17T07:39:03Z")
I have a 1984 380SL and misfires badly when it is cold. It has to warm-up at least 10 minutes before I am able to drive it. Any suggestions on what might be the cause? --- ## [Frozen lug to busted bearing? Is it possible? Or just lucky?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-lug-to-busted-bearing-is-it-possible-or-just-lucky/80836)
**Author:** [@Maluminse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maluminse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2013, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-lug-to-busted-bearing-is-it-possible-or-just-lucky/80836 "2013-10-12T09:26:24Z")
94 SL320 Flat tire. Lug wont budge. Call to tire shop who used gun when I told them not to. Guy comes out with gun. Wont budge. Breaker bar wont budge probably gonna break. Tow to different shop. Shop well get it o… --- ## [Ignition lock/steering column problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-lock-steering-column-problem/80816)
**Author:** [@ct22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ct22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-lock-steering-column-problem/80816 "2013-08-10T05:45:08Z")
I have a 1983 Mercedes 380 SL and the ignition key will not turn; the steering wheel will not release the key and I am at a loss as to what to do further than: tapping the ignition cartridge with a hammer, inserting key,… --- ## [Mystery with my Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-with-my-mercedes/73645)
**Author:** [@judebme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judebme)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-with-my-mercedes/73645 "2013-07-13T04:04:37Z")
Hello! I have a beautiful 1987 560SL. My husband and I bought it about 17 years ago and lovingly refer to her as our mid-life crisis car. Truth be told, we're a bit past "mid" life now and have decided to sell it and l… --- ## [1974 450SLC MB: Heat constantly feeding into front seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-450slc-mb-heat-constantly-feeding-into-front-seats/77513)
**Author:** [@AndyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-450slc-mb-heat-constantly-feeding-into-front-seats/77513 "2013-02-21T22:35:22Z")
I've seen other posts elsewhere online citing same issue... but haven't seen a remedy. Can anyone help? Car resides in FL and many days its hot enough already without heat being constantly feed into the front seat area… --- ## [Head Gasket Leak on MBZ 560SL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-on-mbz-560sl/77373)
**Author:** [@Sadietoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sadietoo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-on-mbz-560sl/77373 "2013-02-16T08:16:36Z")
Our mechanic just told me that I have a head gasket leak on my 1988 Mercedes Benz. The car has 108,000 miles on it. I don't remember if I have ever had this problem before. Is this serious? Should I get it fixed right… --- ## [1990 Merc 500SL - connection between headlights and washer fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-merc-500sl-connection-between-headlights-and-washer-fluid/75386)
**Author:** [@Almejs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Almejs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-merc-500sl-connection-between-headlights-and-washer-fluid/75386 "2012-11-07T04:16:05Z")
When I turn on the headlights a loud buzzing noise begins and the car proceeds to dump out all of the window washer fluid. Washer fluid otherwise does not leak on its own. The car has wipers on the headlights; but I don'… --- ## [Putting the wiring back together on my 450sl antenna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-the-wiring-back-together-on-my-450sl-antenna/73789)
**Author:** [@agomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agomez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-the-wiring-back-together-on-my-450sl-antenna/73789 "2012-07-27T23:51:03Z")
So here's my issue: My Dad (great Dad that he is) removed my antenna from my 1975 450sl in an attempt to repair the thing. BUT, instead of unplugging the antenna, he opened up the cover and unplugged each of the connec… --- ## [My new video about a Mercedes Benz 230SL Pagoda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-video-about-a-mercedes-benz-230sl-pagoda/69016)
**Author:** [@repuding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/repuding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-video-about-a-mercedes-benz-230sl-pagoda/69016 "2011-11-01T03:58:16Z")
Hi! I'm new in this forum, the reason I signed up to this site ,that I recently made a short video clip about a Mercedes Benz 230 SL Pagoda from 1964. I hope you will like it!:slight\_smile: here is the video: http:/… --- ## [1990 Mercedes 300SL transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-300sl-transmission-leak/69013)
**Author:** [@Striker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Striker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-300sl-transmission-leak/69013 "2011-10-31T17:10:09Z")
We purchased a 1990 300 SL that has been cared for by all of the previous owners and runs excellent but recently the car developed a leak from the transmission. We had the local AAA shop replace the pan gasket. The car… --- ## [Never washed the car with water?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-washed-the-car-with-water/68803)
**Author:** [@bellemcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bellemcc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-washed-the-car-with-water/68803 "2011-10-22T16:47:42Z")
I'm buying a classic car, and the seller says he's never washed the car with water, but has used some sort of chem wipes. Is this necessary? I always thought water with a mild soap and a good drying with quarterly wax … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sl-class/6831.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sl-class)